Diseases Flashcards

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Peritonitis

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Is an inflammation of the peritoneum - a thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen

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2
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Epilepsy

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A disorder in which nerve cells activity in the brain is disturbed causing seizures

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3
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Parkinsons disease

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A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement including tremors

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4
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Meningitis

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Inflammation of brain and spinal cord membrane, typically called by an infection

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5
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Gall stone (cholecystitis)

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A hardened deposit within the fluid in the gall ladder, a small organ under the liver.

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Colonoscopy

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Is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your large intestines

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7
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Colostomy

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Is a surgical procedure in which end the large i testines or colon through incision

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8
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Osteoporosis

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Bones become weak and brittle

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Occluded artery

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Blockage of the artery

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10
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Hypertension

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Force of the blood against the artery walls is too high

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Myocardial infarcation

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A blockage of blood through the heart muscle

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Angioplasty

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Is a procedure to restore blood flow through the artery

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13
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Coronary artery disease

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Damage or disease in the hearts majot blood vessals

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14
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Deep vein thrombosis

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A blood clot in a deep vein in the leg

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Pulmonary embolism

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A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot

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Respiratory distress syndrome

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Condition in which fluid collects in the lungs’ air sacs, depriving organs of oxygen.

17
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Decubitus

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Injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin

18
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Cystic fibrosis

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Damages the lungs and digestive system

19
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Asthma

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Persons aireay become inflammed,narrow and swelled, produce mucus