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a slowly progressive noninflammatory disorder of the diarthrodial (synovial) joints

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osteoarthritis

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a grave coagulopathy resulting from the overstimulation of clotting and anticlotting processes in response to disease or injury

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disseminated intravascular coagulation

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a marked decrease in the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

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pancytopenia

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the amount of blood pumped by each ventricle in 1 minute

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cardiac output

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an abnormal decrease in the number of total white blood cells to <4000/uL

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leukopenia

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the osmotic pressure of a colloid in solution

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oncotic pressure

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a common disorder characterized by sustained elevation of blood pressure

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hypertension

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a progressive megaloblastic macrocytic anemia resulting from inadequate gastric secretion of intrinsic factor necessary for absorption of cobalamin

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pernicious anemia

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a maneuver that involves contraction of the chest muscles on a closed glottis with simultaneous contraction of the abdominal muscles

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Valsalva maneuver

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hypoxemia

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low oxygen tension in the blood characterized by a variety of nonspecific clinical signs and symptoms

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a continual process resulting in the dissolution of fibrin to maintain blood in its fluid form

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fibrinolysis

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12
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nosebleed

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epistaxis

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a physical examination techinque in which the examiner taps the body with the fingertips or fist

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percussion

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hereditary bleeding disorders caused by defective or deficient clotting factors

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hemophilia

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resistance to flexion of the neck

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nuchal rigidity

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a reduction of the platelet count

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thrombocytopenia

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an autosomal recessive genetic disorder of inadequate production of normal hemoglobin

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thalassemia

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a condition marked by excessive platelets; a disorder that occurs with inflammation and some malignant disorders

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thrombocytosis

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wasting of muscle, characterized by decreased circumference and flabby appearance leading to decreased function and tone

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atrophy

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an autosomal recessive disease characterized by increased intestinal iron absorption and, as a result, increased tissue iron deposition

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hemochromatosis

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seizure characterized by a brief staring spell and a very brief loss of consciousness that usually occurs only in children and rarely continues beyond adolescence

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absence (petit mal) seizures

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the first episode of menstrual bleeding; indicates female has reached puberty

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menarche

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a physical exmination technique in which the examiner feels the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts with the hands

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palpation

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a symptom of yellowish discoloration of body tissues that results from an increased concentration of bilirubin in the blood

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jaundice

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bruising

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ecchymoses

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26
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vomiting of blood that indicates bleeding in the upper GI tract

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hematemesis

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techinique in which substances move from the blood through a semipermeable membrane and into a dialysis solution

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dialysis

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a group of inherited, autosomal recessive disorders characterized by the presence of an abnormal form of hemoglobin in the erythrocyte

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sickle cell disease

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a malignant condition characterized by proliferation of abnormal gieat, multinucleated cells, called Reed-Sternberg cells which are located in lymph nodes

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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30
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insufficient circulation of thyroid hormones resulting in a hypometabolic state

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hypothyroidism

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breast conserving surgery that involves the removal of the entire tumor along with a margin of normal tissue

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lumpectomy

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32
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the physiologic cessation of menses associated with declining ovarian function

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menopause

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33
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an abnormal reduction of the neutrophil count to <1000uL

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neutropenia

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34
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malignant neoplasms originating in the bone marrow and lymphatic structures resulting in the proliferation of lymphocytes

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lymphomas

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the state in which the PaO2 has fallen sufficiently to cause signs and symptoms of inadequate oxygenation

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hypoxia

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a thromboembolic occlusion of the pulmonary vasculature resulting from thrombi in the venous circulation or right side of the heart that travel as emoli until lodging in the pulmonay vessels

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pulmonary embolism

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37
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a type of macrophage found in the liver that removes bacteria and toxins from the blood

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Kupffer cells

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38
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a retrovirus that causes HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrom

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human immunodeficiency virus

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a broad term given to a group of malignant diseases characterized by diffuse replacement of bone marrow with proliferating leukocyte precursors

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leukemia

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40
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an abnormal condition with excessive levels of red blood cells

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polycythemia

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41
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chronic progressive disease of the liver characterized by extensive degeneration and destruction of the liver parenchymal cells

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cirrhosis

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a microcytic hypochromic anemia caused by inadequate supplies of iron needed to synthesize hemoglobin; characterized by pallor, fatigue and weakness

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iron deficiency anemia

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a condition in which malignant neoplastic plasma cells infiltrate the bone marrow and destroy bone

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multiple myeloma

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increased venous pressure in the portal circulation caused by compression and destruction of the portal and hepatic veins and sinusoids

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portal hypertension

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45
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distended, tortuous, fragile veins at the lower end of the esophagus that result from portal hypertension

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esophageal varices

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accumlation of lymph in soft tissue with swelling resulting from inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels and nodes

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lymphedema

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erosion of the GI mucosa that results from the digestive action of HCl acid and pepsin

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peptic ulcer disease

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itching

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pruritus

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an anemia caused by destruction of RBCs at a rate that exceeds production

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hemolytic anemia

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50
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small purplish lesions

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petechiae

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51
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recurrent attacks of acute arthritis associated with increased levels of serum uric acid

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gout

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52
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a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of connective tissue in the diarthrodial joints, typically with periods of remission and exacerbation

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rhematoid arthritis

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the thickening of the skin as a result of proliferation of kerationcytes with accentuation of the normal markings of the skin often caused by repeated scratching of a pruritic lesion

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lichenification

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a syndrome characterized by decreased tissue perfusion and impaired cellular metabolism resulting in an imbalance between the supply of and demand for oxygen and nutrients

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shock

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55
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an abnormal condition that may affect the heart’s arteries and produce various pathologic effects, especially the reduced flow of oxygen and nutrients to the myocardium

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coronary artery disease

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an acute life threatening hypersenstivity reaction to a sensitizing substance, such as a drug, chemical, vaccine, food, or insect venom

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anaphylactic shock

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a disorder of connective tissue characterized by fibrotic, degenerative, and occasionally inflammatory changes in the skin, blood vessels, synovium, skeletal muscle, and internal organs

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scleroderma

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clinical syndrome characterized by a rise in serum creatinine and/or a reduction in urine output

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acute kidney injury

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a systemic disorder of mineral and bone metabolism due to progressive deterioration in kidney function

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chronic kidney disease

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an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis; usually involves the lungs, but also occurs in the larynx, kidneys, bones, adrenal glands, lymph nodes, and meninges and can be disseminated throughout the body

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tuberculosis

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a surgical opening into the trachea through which an indwelling tube may be inserted

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tracheostomy

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62
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an inflammatory condition of the urinary bladder characterized by pain, urgency, frequency of urination, and hematuria

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cystitis

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63
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an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular junction characterized by the fluctuating weakness of certain skeletal muscle groups

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myasthenia gravis

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the transplantation of stem cells obtained from the peripheral blood in an outpatient procedure; often takes more than one procedure to obtain enough stem cells

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peripheral stem cell transplantation

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a device that is applied externally or internally into the path of flowing blood to augment or replace the action of the ventricle of the heart

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ventricular assist device

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a tumor arising in cells producing melanin, usually the melanocytes of the skin

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malignant melanoma

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67
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a diagnostic study using an IV contrast medium excreted through the urinary system; used to examine the structure and function of the urinary system

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intravenous pyelogram

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68
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the resulting damage to the heart muscle and heart valves from rheumatic fever, a chronic condition characterized by scarring and deformity of the heart valves

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rheumatic heart disease

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an acute, life-threatening situation in which the lung alveoli become filled with serous or serosanguineous fluid, caused most commonly by heart failure

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pulmonary edema

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70
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a chronic multisystem inflammatory disorder associated with abnormalities of the immune system

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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a systemic inflammatory response to infection

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sepsis

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72
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a chronic inflammatory lung disease that results in airflow obstruction; characterized by recurring episodes of paroxymal dyspnea, wheezing on expiration, and/or inspiration caused by constriction of the bronchi, coughing, and viscous mucoid bronchial secretions

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asthma

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a chronic, progressive degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by disseminated demylination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord

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multiple sclerosis

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74
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redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes that result from dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries

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erythema

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75
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the presence of kidney damage or decreased glomerular filtration rate for at least 3 months with functional or structural abnormalities, with or without decreased glomerular filtration rate

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chronic kidney disease

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a chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales

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psoriasis

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77
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a pruritic skin eruption characterized by transient wheals of varying shapes and sizes with well-defined erythematous margins and pale centers; usually an allergic phenomenon

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urticaria

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a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility and pathologic fractures

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osteoporosis

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79
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a chronic neurologic disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally; results in fleeting urges to sleep throughout the day

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narcolepsy

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an immune related inflammation of the glomeruli characterized by proteinuria, hematuria, decreased urine production, and edema

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glomerulonephritis

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81
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a malignant tumor that originates from embryonal mesoderm that becomes connective tissue, muscle, bone and fat

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sarcoma

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a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the axial skeleton, including the sacroiliac joints, intervertebral disc spaces, and costovertebral articulations

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ankylosing spondylitis

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inflammation of a joint; most prevalent types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout

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arthritis

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an inborn error of metabolism characterized by the inability to hydrolyze peptides contained in gluten

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celiac disease

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a multisystem disease related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin utilization or both

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diabetes mellitus

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an example of cytotoxic autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of circulating antibodies against the glomerular basement membrane and alveolar basement membrane

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Goodpasture syndrome

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lockjaw; an extremely severe polyradiculitis and polyneuritis affecting spinal and cranial nerves that results from the effects of a potent neurotoxin released by the anaerobic bacillus Clostridium tetani

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tetanus

88
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an acute inflammation of the lungs, often caused by inhaled pneumococci of the species Streptococcus pneumoniae

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pneumonia

89
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an inflammatory disease of the heart that potentially involves all layers

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rheumatic fever

90
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the process of microvascular damage of the retina; may develop slowly or rapidly

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retinopathy

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a spirochetal infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick; characterized by fever, chills, headache, stiff neck, and migratory joint and muscle pain

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Lyme disease

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stones in the gallbladder

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cholelithiasis

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the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures

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pulse pressure

94
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inflammation of the liver

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hepatitis

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a separation of the retina from the retinal pigment epithelium in the back of the eye, allowing the vitreous humor to leak between the two layers

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retinal detachment

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shock occurring when either systolic or diastolic dysfunction of the myocardium results in compromised caridac output

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cardiogenic shock

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black tarry stools that indicate slow bleeding from an upper GI source

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melena

98
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elevated pulmonary pressure resulting from an increase in pulmonary vascular resistance to blood flow through small arteries and arterioles

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pulmonary hypertension

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the most serious form of heat stress; results from failure of the central thermoregulatory mechanisms and is considered a medical emergency

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heatstroke

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the lack of intestinal peristalis

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paralytic ileus

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congential or acquired weakness of the arterial wall resulting in dilation and ballooning of the vessel

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aneurysm

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ischemic muscle ache or pain precipitated by a consistent level of exercise, resolves within 10 minutes or less with rest, and is reproducible

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intermittent claudication

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inflammation of the mucosal lining of the esophagus caused by infection, irritation from a nasogastric tube, or, most commonly, backflow of gastric juice from the stomach

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esophagitis

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hypertrophy of the right side of the heart, with or without heart failure, resulting from pulmonary hypertension

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cor pulmonale

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the hydrostatic force measured in the brain cerebrospinal fluid compartment

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intracranial pressure

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a gentle blowing, fluttering, or humming sound heard on auscultation and produced by turbulent blood flow through the heart or the walls of large arteries

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murmur

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a state of temporary but acute mental confusion

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delirium

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a type of intra-renal acute injury of the kidney that affects the renal tubules, caused by renal ischemia and nephrotoxic injury

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acute tubular necrosis

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a complex of symptoms resulting from disorders in the intestinal absorption of nutrients, characterized by anorexia, weight loss, abdominal bloating, muscle cramps, bone pain, and steatorrhea

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malabsorption syndrome

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difficulty swallowing

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dysphagia

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removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound or a burn to prevent infection and promote healing

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debridement

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producing <400mL of urine in 24 hours

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oliguria

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a sudden and progressive form of acute respiratory failure in which the alveolar-capillary membrane becomes damaged and more permeable to intravascular fluid

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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a subjective noise sensation, often described as ringing heard in one or both ears

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tinnitus

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a core temperature <95 degrees(35 C) that occurs when heat produced by the body cannot compensate for heat lost to the environment

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hypothermia

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a condition that occurs when the patient’s PaO2/FlO2 ratio is 200-300

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acute lung injury

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varicosities in the lower rectum or anus caused by congestion in the veins of the hemorrhoidal plexus

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hemorrhoids

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an irreversible cardiac cellular death caused by sustained myocardial ischemia

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myocardial infarction

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a group of related hematologic disorders characterized by a change in the quantity and quality of bone marrow elements

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myelodysplastic syndrome

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the infection of organs and tissues of the body by Treponema pallidum

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syphilis

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a disorder involving a thrombus in a deep vein; most commonly the iliac and femoral veins

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deep vein thrombosis

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the lowest point, such as the blood cell count after it has been depressed by chemotherapy

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nadir

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dialysis that uses an artificial membrane as the semipermeable membrane through which the patient’s blood circulates

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hemodialysis

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a condition in which elevated intracompartmental pressure within a confined myofascial compartment compromises the neurovascular function of tissues within that space

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compartment syndrome

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the presence of sepsis with hypotension despite adequate fluid resuscitation along with the presence of tissue perfusion abnormalities

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septic shock

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potentially cancer inducing genes

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oncogenes

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a band of scar tissue between or around organs

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adhesion

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a disease with a deficiency of all of the formed elements of blood, representing a failure of the cell-generating capacity of bone marrow

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aplastic anemia

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paralysis characterized by motor and/or sensory loss in the lower limbs and trunk

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paraplegia

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an abnormal intraperitoneal accumulation of a fluid containing large amounts of protein and electrolytes as a result of portal hypertension

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ascites

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a group of disorders caused by impaired DNA synthesis and characterized by the presence of large red blood cells

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megaloblastic anemias

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an accumulation of nitrogenous waste products such as blood urea nitrogen and creatinine

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azotemia

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a syndrome caused by brain disease, evidenced by chronic personality disintergration, confusion memory impairment, and deterioration of intellectual capacity and function

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dementia

134
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inflammation of the gastric mucosa

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gastritis

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a sensation that a person or objects around the person are moving or spinning; usually stimulated by movement of the head

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vertigo

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a group of diseases that directly affects the structural or functional ability of the myocardium

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cardiomyopathy

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an acute inflammation of the pia mater and the arachnoid membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord

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meningitis

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infectious diseases transmitted most commonly through sexual intercourse or genital contact

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sexually transmitted infections

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an acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate gland, usually as a result of infection

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prostatitis

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any type of bladder dysfunction related to abnormal or absent bladder innervation caused by a lesion of the nervous system

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neurogenic bladder

141
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a surgical procedure involving the removal of prostate tissue with the use of a resectoscope inserted through the urethra

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transurethral resection of the prostate

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a disease of the basal ganglia characterized by a slowing down in the initiation and execution of movement, increased muscle tone tremor at rest, and impaired postural reflexes

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Parkinson’s Disease

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an expandable meshlike structure designed to maintain vessel patency by compressing the arterial walls and resisiting vasoconstriction

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stent

144
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a collection of risk factors that increas an individual’s change of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus

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metabolic syndrome

145
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an acute inflammation of the testis

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orchitis

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the act of listening for sounds within the body to evaluate the condition of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, pleura, intestines, or other organs

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auscultation

147
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the inability to attain or maintain an erect penis that allows satisfactory sexual performance

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erectile dysfunction

148
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a metabolic disorder resulting from the chronic and excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex or by the administration of glucocorticoids in large doses for several weeks or longer

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Cushing syndrome

149
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a nonmalignant, noninflammatory enlargement of the prostate gland caused by an increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

150
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formation of foacl deposits of cholesterol and lipids known as atheromas or plaque, primarily within the intimal wall of arteries, that obstruct circulation

A

athersclerosis

151
Q

the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and part of the bladder neck (ampulla)

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radical prostatectomy

152
Q

a diffuse pyogenic infection of the renal parenchyma and collecting system

A

pyelonephritis

153
Q

the inability to achieve a pregnancy after at least 1 year of regular intercourse without contraception

A

infertility

154
Q

a transient enlargement of one or both breasts in men

A

gynecomastia

155
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the inability to empty the bladder despite micturition, or the accumulation of urine in the bladder because of an inability to urinate

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urinary retention

156
Q

the application of pulling force to an injured or diseased part of the body or an extremity while countertraction pulls in the opposite direction

A

traction

157
Q

a constriction of the uncircumcised foreskin around the head of the penis making retraction difficult

A

phimosis

158
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dilation or enlargement of the renal pelvis and calyces resulting from obstruction in the lower urinary tract with backflow of urine to the kidney

A

hydronephrosis

159
Q

surgical removal of the uterus

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hysterectomy

160
Q

surgical removal of the breast

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mastectomy

161
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the separation and disruption of previously joined wound edges, typically an abdominal incision

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dehiscence

162
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acute or chronic inflammation of the epidiymis, usually secondary to an infectious process, trauma, or urinary reflux down the vas deferns

A

epididyitis

163
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a stroke resulting from intacranial bleeding into the cerebrospinal fluid filled space between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes on the surface of the brain

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subarachnoid hemorrhage

164
Q

an infection of the endocardial surface of the heart

A

infective endocarditis

165
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difficulty related to the comprehension or use of language

A

dysphasia

166
Q

abnormally low blood pressure occurring when an individual suddenly assumes a standing position

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orthostatic hypotension

167
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an atrial tachydysrhythmia identified by recurring, regular, sawtooth-shaped flutter waves

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atrial flutter

168
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a cardiac dysrhythmia characterized by a total disorganization of atrial electrical activity without effective atrial contraction

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atrial fibrillation

169
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increased accumulation of fluid in the extravascular spaces of brain tissue that can lead to increased intracranial pressure

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cerebral edema

170
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extra breath sounds that are not normally heard, such as crackles, rhonchi, wheezes, and pleural friction rubs

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adventitious sounds

171
Q

a constricting or narrowing

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stenosis

172
Q

a stroke resulting from thrombosis or narrowing of the blood vessel

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thrombotic stroke

173
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a paroxysmal, uncontrolled electrical discharge of neurons in the brain that interrupts normal function leading to a sudden, violent involuntary series of contractions of a group of muscles

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seizure

174
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a type of hemorrhagic stroke in which bleeding within the brain is caused by a rupture of a blood vessel

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intracerebral hemorrhage

175
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artificial airway created by inserting a tube into the trachea through the mouth or nose, past the larynx, and bypassing the upper airway and laryngeal structures

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endotracheal intubation

176
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the administration of nutrients by a route other than the GI tract

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parenteral nutrition

177
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a stroke that results from bleeding into the brain tissue itself or into the subarachnoid space or ventricles

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hemorrhagic stroke

178
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the classification used to descibe individuals with body mass index values >30kg/m

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obese

179
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an abnormal neurologic condition in which language function is disordered or absent because of an injury to certain areas of the cerebral cortex

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aphasia

180
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the continuous rumbling, snoring, or rattling sounds from obstruction of large airways with secretions

A

rhonchi

181
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a measure of the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of the arterial system

A

arterial blood pressure

182
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development of arterial branching that occurs within the coronary circulation when occlusion of the coronary arteries occurs slowly over a long period

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collateral circulation

183
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a calculated average of systolic and diastolic blood pressures; calculated by adding the diastolic pressure to one third of the pulse pressure

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mean arterial pressure

184
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a stroke that occurs when an embolus lodges in and occludes a cerebral artery, resulting in infarction and edema of the are supplied by the involved vessel

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embolic stroke

185
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a stroke that results from inadequate blood flow to the brain due to partial or complete occlusion of an artery

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ischemic stroke

186
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term used to describe a stroke

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brain attack

187
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the death of brain cells that occurs when there is ischemia to a part of the brain or hemorrhage into the brain

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stroke

188
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a disturbance in the muscular control of speech resulting from interference in the control and execution over the muscles of speech

A

dysarthria

189
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a severe infection of the bone, bone marrow, and surrounding soft tissue

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osteomyelitis

190
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a highly contagious infection of the lower respiratory tract with a gram negative bacillus, Bordetella pertusis

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pertusis

191
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large amounts of virus in the blood, resulting from initial infection with a virus

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viremia

192
Q

the inflammation of the peritoneum

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peritonitis

193
Q

bone loss that is more than normal (a T score between -1 and -2.5), but not yet at the levle for a diagnosis of osteoporosis

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osteopenia

194
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a concept of care that provides compassion, concern, and support for the dying person

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hospice

195
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partial or complete lack of hair resulting from normal aging, endocrine disorder, drug reaction, anticancer medication, or skin disease

A

alopecia

196
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a condition in which body tissues do not respond to the action of insulin

A

insulin resistance

197
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a time period of 2 months after HIV infection during which an infected individual will not test positive for HIV antibody

A

window period

198
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a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2, resulting in painful genital or anal vesicular lesions

A

genital herpes

199
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a focal or diffuse inflammation of the myocardium

A

myocarditis

200
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infection of the genitalia, the rectum, and/or the oropharynx by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which, if left untreated, leads to the formation of fibrous tissue and adhesions

A

gonorrhea

201
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an inflammation or infection of the cornea; may be caused by a variety of microorganisms or by other factors

A

keratitis

202
Q

the quantity of viral particles in a biologic sample

A

viral load

203
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an infectious condition of the pelvic cavity that may involve infection of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and pelvic peritoneum

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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