Definitions - Ortho Flashcards
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Diaphoresis
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sweating, esp. to an unusual degree as a symptom of disease or drug side effect
2
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Scleroderma
A
Chronic hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues
3
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Mees Lines
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short transverse lines across the nail that may be present in patients with renal failure
4
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Clubbing
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changes/rounding of the nail associated with long cancer and chronic hypoxia
5
Q
Beau Lines
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transverse depressions in the nails associated with liver dysfunction
6
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Terry Nails
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nail bed that is white and extends two-thirds the length of the nail (also associated with liver dysfunction)
7
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Miosis
A
excessiive constriction of the pupil of the eye
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