Exam Review Flashcards

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Albinism

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White/ condition

absence of pigment
skin, hair, and eyes.

Genetic condition

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Alopecia

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Without/ (lopec) fox mange/ condition

loss of hair in patches

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Alveoli

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(Alveol) Small hollow air sac/ pt

small air sac in the lungs

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Anaphylaxis

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(Ana) up/ (phylaxis) protection

Life threatening Allergic reaction to foreign proteins,

tissues release histamine release,

causing constriction of airways, abdominal pain,cramps, and vomiting and diarrhea.

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Aneurysm

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widening or ballooning of artery

Can rupture

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Angina Pectoris

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(Angina) to choke/ (pector) chest/ (is) pt

Chest pain
diseased blood vessels restrict blood flow to the heart

Symptom for CAD coronary artery disease
Pain radiate to neck, jaw and left arm.

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Angiography

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X-ray recording (graphy) of a blood vessel

radiopaque injection.

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Anticoagulant

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“Blood thinners” to prevent clot formation and

DVT deep vein thrombosis
PE pulmonary embolism
MI myocardial infarction
CVAs cerebro vascular accidents -strokes

Coumadin ( warfarin sodium)
Heparin
Xarelto (rivaroxaban)
Pradaxa (diabigatran etexilate)

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Antipruritic

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(Anti) Against/ itching (prurit)/ pt

Prevent or relive itchiness

Topical -triplennamine HCl
Oral - Benadryl- diphenhydramine HCL
Hydroxyzine HCL \

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Antibody

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Against/ body

Proteins produced in response to invading substance (antigen)

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Arrhythmia

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Lack of/ rhythm / condition

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Arteriosclerosis

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Artery hardening condition

ASHD arteriosclerosis heart disease - coronary artery hardening

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Asthma

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Bronchi disease,

airway inflammation restricts air causes wheezing, dyspnea, chest constriction.

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Barium enema

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injection of fluid into rectum

colon X-ray.
Clyster

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Biopsy

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Life/ to view

Surgical removal of tissue for examination

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Bolus

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Chewed food mixed with saliva

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Bradycardia

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slow heart condition

fewer than 60 bpm

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Bronchodilators

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used to control asthma

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Cardiac enzymes

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Blood tests to determine cardiac damage in an acute AMI

6 enzymes (300)

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Cholangiogram

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Gall, bile/ vessel/ record

X-ray record of bile ducts

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Cholecystography

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Process of X-ray of gallbladder

Abnormal results may mean cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and tumors.

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Choledocholithiasis

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Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid.

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Cholelithiasis

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gallstone formation

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Chyme

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acidic fluid of gastric juices and digested food

from the stomach to the small intestine

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Colostomy
Colon /new opening Surg. Proc. Brings end of L intestine out through stoma made in abdomen wall
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Coronary arteries
blood vessels (arteries) of the heart
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Croup
ARD acute respiratory disease, obstructs the larynx, bark cough, dyspnea, hoarseness, and stridor
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Debridement
Removal of dead tissue in a wound. To promote healing and prevent infection.
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Decubitus ulcer
Down / to lie/ pt Bed sore, pressure ulcer
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Diaphoresis
Through / to carry Profuse sweating
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Diaphysis
shaft of a long bone middle part
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Diastole
Relaxed phase | chambers fill up
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Dyspepsia
Difficult/ to digest Indigestion
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Dysphagia
Difficult/ to eat, swallow Difficulty swallowing
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Ecchymosis
Out/ juice/ condition Blood seeps into skin discoloration , bruise
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Emphysema
Chronic pulmonary disease alveoli become distended Difficult to exhale air COPD Primary cause smoking
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Endarterectomy
Within / artery/ surgical incision Surgical excision of inner lining of artery
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Epiglottis
A flap of tissue blocks opening of larynx | prevents food entering the airway leading to the trachea
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Epistaxis
upon dripping Nose bleed
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Erythropoiesis
Red formation red blood cell formation
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Extension
Straightening a flexed limb
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Hematemesis
Blood vomiting
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Hematochezia
Blood in stool
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Hematopoieses
formation of blood cell
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Hemoglobin
Protein iron in blood
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Hemoptysis
Blood / to spit Spitting up blood
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Hemostasis
Blood/ control, stop, still Controlling or stopping of bleeding
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Hypoxia
Deficient / oxygen oxygen deficiency in the blood, cells, and tissue
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Impetigo
Skin infection makes by vesicles or bullae caused by streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus
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Influenza
Acute contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus Suden onset , symptoms are fever, chills, headache, myalgia, cough, and dore throat
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Ischemia
Reduced blood flow
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Leukocytes
WBCs main defense against pathogens
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Ligament
Bands of fibrous connective tissue connects bones to bones ,
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Lymphadenitis
Lymph gland inflammation
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Lymphangitis
Lymph vessel inflammation
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Lymphedema
Lymph swelling
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Melanin
Black pigment | hair, skin, eyes
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Melanoma
Black pigment tumor of skin ``` Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Elevation ```
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Melena
Black tarry stool digested blood from bleeding in the upper GI tract sign of a poetic ulcer
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Occult
(of a disease or process) not accompanied by readily discernible signs or symptoms. Hidden
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Orthopnea
Straight /breathing upright position to breathe
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Osteoarthritis
OA bone joint inflammation | Wear and tear disease
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Osteomalacia
Bone softening
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Osteomyelitis
Bone / bone marrow/ Inflammation
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Osteoporosis
Bone passage condition Decrease bone density
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Paronychia
Around / nail/ condition Infection around the nail
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Pathology
Study of causes and effects of diseases
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Peristalsis
Food in esophagus carried by wavelike muscular contractions
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Peritonitis
Peritoneum inflammation
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Pertussis
Whooping cough Bordetella pertussis Acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium
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Plasma
Suspension yellowish liquid of blood | holds the blood cells in whole
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Platelets
Tiny blood cells form clots to stop bleeding.
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Pleurisy
Inflammation of the pleura caused by injury, infection, or a tumor Inflamed pleural layers rub against each other when lungs expand Pleuretic chest pain
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Pneumonia
Lung air condition Inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants.
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Polycythemia
Many cell blood condition Increased number of RBCs
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Pruritus
Itching Pt Severe itching
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Psoriasis
Chronic skin condition Redness, itching, thick, dry scales on the skin
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Radiolucent
Xrays able to penetrate substances of different densities
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Rheumatoid arthritis
RA chronic autoimmune disease Inflammation of the joints stiffness pain swelling resulting in crippling deformities
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Rhinorrhea
Nose / flow, discharge Discharge form the nose
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Sebaceous gland
Oil lubricates hair and skin
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Shingles
A reactivation of chickenpox virus painful rash. Herpes zoster
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Sinoatrial node
Pacemaker of the heart | In right atrium
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Sprain
tendon muscle injury A stretching or tearing of ligaments, bones and joints. or ligaments around a joint causing pain swelling and discoloration
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Strain
Excessive stretching Of muscle to bone (tendon).
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Stridor
High pitched sound caused airway obstruction
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Sudoferous glands
Secretes sweat to cool the body by evaporation rids the body of wastes .
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Systole
Contractive phase of the heart pump out blood through aorta and pulmonary artery
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Tachypnea
Rapid breathing
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Tendon
connective tissue | muscles to bones
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Thoracentesis
Chest /surgical puncture to remove fluid of chest wall also used in pleurisy
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Varicella
Chicken pox Contagious viral disease characterized by fever headache red spots becomes macules, papules, vesicles, and crusts
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Wheeze
High pitched whistling sound caused by constriction of the air passageway associated with asthma attack or airway obstruction
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``` Prefixes Suffixes Combining forms Word building rules and plurals Combining term for systems Directional terms Body planes Body cavities Abdominal regions Spine curvatures Types of muscles Circulation of the heart Types of blood cells ```
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Word building rules and plurals
Latin- organs Greek - diseases Prefix (Root + Combing Form) Suffix If there isn’t a prefix Read backwards If there is a prefix read suffix, prefix, root If suffix starts with a vowel drop the combining vowel. (Ex: cardio itis - card itis ) If suffix starts with consonant leave in the combining vowel ( cardiomegaly)
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Directional terms
``` Superior Inferior Anterior Posterior Cephalic Caudal Medial Lateral Proximal Distal Plantar ```
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Body planes
Sagittal (vertical divides R&L) Midsagittal (right & left halves ) Transverse (horizontal) Coronal (frontal) plane
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Body cavities
Dorsal cavity - Carinal & spinal cavity Abdominal pelvic cavity- (9 regions ) Thoracic= pericardial & pleural cavity Abdominal cavity Pelvic cavity
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Abdominal regions
``` 9 regions Right hypochondriac region epigastic region Left hypochondriac region Right lumbar region Umbilical region Left lumbar region Right iliac region Hypogastric region Left iliac region ``` 4 quadrants RUQ. LUQ RLQ. LLQ
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Spinal curvatures
Kyphosis - superior hump Lordosis- inferior curve Scoliosis - s shape side to side
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Types of muscles
Skeletal Smooth Cardiac
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Types of blood cells
Formed elements = Plasma Erythrocytes (RBCs)-transport O2 & CO2 Thrombocytes (platelets)-clots blood Leukocytes WBCs(BLEMN)-main defense against pathogen invasion Eosinophils- parasites & allergic rxns Basophils- release histamines, Non-specific Neutrophils- bacterial infection phagocytosis Lymphocyte- provides immune captivity to bod Monocyte- 1st line of defense, phagocytosis B lymphocyte- identifies foreign antigens and differentiates into antibody producing plasma cells T lymphocyte essential role in specific immune response of the body
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Circulation of the heart
``` Vena cava Right atrium Tricuspid valve Right ventricle Pulmonary valve Pulmonary artery Lungs Pulmonary veins Left atria Mitral bicuspid valve Left ventricle Aortic valve Aorta Body ```
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Joint movement
``` Flexión- bending a limb Extension- straighten Circumduction- circular motion Abduction- away from the middle Adduction- toward the middle Protraction- body part forward ( jaw out) Retraction- body part backward ( jaw in) Rotation- body part around central axis (head side to side) Dorsiflexion- bending body part backward (toes up to tibia) Pronation- facing downward (palms down) Supination- face up (palm or foot up) Eversión- turning outward Inversión- turning inward ```
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Vertebral column
``` Cervical (C1-7) Thoracic (T1-12) Lumbar (L1-5) Sacrum (5) Coccyx ```
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Acromegaly
Enlargement or elongation of bones or extremities caused by an overproduction of GH
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Albuminuria
Protein / urine Presence of serum Pretoria in the urine indicating a leak in the glomerular membrane Albumin is the major protein in plasma.
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Amenorrhea
Lack of monthly flow/ menstruation
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Analgesic
Relive pain Inhibits ascending pain pathways in the CNS Increase pain threshold and alter pain perception Narcotic: Non-narcotic:
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Aniscoria
Unequal/ pupil / condition
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Anorchism
Lack of/ testicle/ cond | Disorder in sex development, lack of one por more testicle
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Anorexia nerviosa
Lack of /without / appetite | Lead to emanciated : thin or weak
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Anovulation
Lack of oocyte release form the ovaries during menstrual cycle
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Aphakia
Without/ lens / condition Crystalline lens is absent
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Aphasia
Without , loss of ability to speak caused by brain damage or Parkinson’s disease
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Aphonia
Loss of ability to speak
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Apraxia
Lack of action | Lack of ability to use objects and perform minor tasks or activities of daily living ADL
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Ataxia
Lack of order- coordination
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Atherosclerosis
Fatty substance, hardening, condition | Build up in the arteries
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Autism
ASD autism spectrum disorder self condition unable to relate to others
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Balantitis
Balan: glans penis/ itis | Inflammation of the glans penis
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Balloon angioplasty
Open blocked or narrowed blood vessels
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Barium enema
large intestine (colon) X-ray exam
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Bipolar disorder
Manic-depressive disorder ill | Mania- hypomania
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Blepharoptosis
Upper eyelid dropping
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Carcinogen
Agent that incites causes cancer
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Carcinoma
Epithelial tissue malignant tumor
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Cardiomyopathy
CMP | Heart muscle disease
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Carotid endarterectomy
removal of material on the inside of an artery
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Cataract
Opaque crystalline lens
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Cholangiography
X-ray examination of the common bile duct, cystic duct, and hepatic duct by injected radioppaque dye
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Cholecystitis
Gallbladder inflammation
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Cirrhosis
Cirr: orange-yellow/ osis: condition | Chronic degenerative liver disease characterized by changes in the lobes
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Claudication
To limp/ process | Lameness or limping
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Coagulation
Blood clot formation
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Colitis
inflammatory reaction in the colon, often autoimmune or infectious.
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Colonoscopy
Visual examination of colon via Colonoscope
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Colposcopy
Visual examination of the vagina and cervix via a colposcope Erosion, tumors, dysplasia
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Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the conjunctiva in the eye Pink eye is contagious
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Cryptorchidism
One or both testes fail to descend into scrotum
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Culdocentesis
Surgical puncture of the cup de sac to remove fluid
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Cystocele
Bladder hernia that protrudes into the vagina
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Decubitus
Bedsore/ pressure ulcer | Lying down
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Dementia
Down mind condition | Memory loss of perception, thinking, reasoning, remembering
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Diabetes insipidus
A disorder of salt and water metabolism marked by intense thirst and heavy urination. Diabetes insipidus occurs when the body can't regulate how it handles fluids. The condition is caused by a hormonal abnormality and isn't related to diabetes.
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Diabetes mellitus
Hyposecretion or inadequate use of insulin
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Diuretic
Increase excretion of salt and water in urine | Decreasing reabsorption of sodium chloride by the kidneys
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Dyslexia
Difficulty reading and writing words | With good vision and intelligence
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Dysphonia
Difficult voice condition Hoarseness; difficulty in speaking
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Dyspnea
Difficult breathing
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Ecchymosis
Out juice condition | Blood seeps into skin , bruise
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Echography
Echo recording | Using ultrasound as a diagnostic tool by making a record of the echo produced by sound waves
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Ectropion
eyelid turns outward
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Embolus
Blood clot carried in the blood stream | Emboli can be solid liquid or gaseous
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Emesis
To vomit
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Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain Symptoms include sudden fever, headache, vomiting, photophobia, stiff neck and back, confusion, drowsiness, clumsiness, unsteady gait, and irritability.
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Endometriosis
Within uterus condition | Endometrial tissue has been displaced to various sites in abdominal or pelvic cavity
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Entropion
In turn process | Eye turning inward of the lower eyelid
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Epididymis
Sperm maturation site
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Epispadias
Congenital defect | Urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis
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Erythrocyte
RBC transport O2 and CO2
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Esotropia
ET Inward turn condition Eye turns inward Crossed eyes
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Etiology
Study of the causes of disease
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Eustachian tube
Narrow tube between ear and throat
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Exophthalmia
Out eye pt. Protrusion of the eyeballs Goiter , Graves’ disease
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Exotropia
XT Out turn condition Outward turning of one or both eyes
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Fluoroscopy
X-rays causes fluorescence of certain substances
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Glaucoma
Diseases that causes increased intraocular pressure IOP caused by backup fluid in the eye. Optic nerves become damaged leading to cell death or apoptosis
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Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulus kidney inflammation 3 types AGN, CGN, subacute
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Glomerulus
Network of blood vessels surrounded by the bowman capsule
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Gonorrhea
Genitals flow STI of genital mucosa membrane Gonococcus neisseria gonorrhoeae
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Hematoma
Blood tumor/ fluid collection | Collection of blood out of vessel into surrounding tissue
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Hematopoiesis
Formation of blood
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Hemianopsia
Half lack of vision | Inability (blindness) to see half of the field of vision
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Hemiparesis
Half weakness of one side of the body caused by a stroke, cerebral palsy, brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, etc.
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Hemiplegia
Half stroke Paralysis of one side of he body midsagittal Quadriplegia 4 limbs Paraplegia bottom limbs
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Hemothorax
a collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung (the pleural cavity)
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Hepatitis
Liver inflammation A: fecal oral route B: blood transfusion, sexual contact, contaminated needles C: born to HCV positive mom, neddlestick injury in healthcare. D: acute or chronic, rare in the US E: liver disease in acute infection rare in the US
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Homeostasis
All part functioning together, equilibrium
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Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweat condition
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Hyperlipidemia
Excessive fat blood condition
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Heart failure
``` Symptoms: Upright posture/ leaning forward Skin cyanosis and clammy Anxiety/ restlessness Persistent cough Fast heart rate Rapid breathing Edema of lower limbs ``` 281
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Hyperopia
Hy Beyond sight vision Farsightedness
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Hypertension
``` HTN Excessive pressure process High blood pressure Elevated systolic pressure of Above 140 Elevated diastolic pressure of above 90 ``` Silent killer Untreated leads to kidney failure, stroke, heart attack, peripheral artery disease, eye damage
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Hypnotics
sleep-inducing drug. a person under or open to the influence of hypnotism.
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Impetigo
Skin infection marked by vesicles or bullae | Caused by strep or staph
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Intravenous pyelography
IVP | X-ray to visualize kidneys ureters bladder
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Labyrinthitis
Maze, inner, ear , inflammation
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Laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdominal cavity via laparoscope Inserted by periumbilical incision
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Leukemia
Overproduction of White blood cell condition
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Leukocyte
WBCs
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Lymphoma
Lymph tumor fluid collection Lymphoid neoplasm usually malignant Hodgkin disease or non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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Mediastinum
Central portion of the thoracic cavity | Between the lungs also contained the heart
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Melatonin
Regulates sleep at night
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Melena
Black tarry feces Contains digested blood from bleeding upper GI tract Sign of peptic ulcer
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Menarche
Beginning of menses
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Menopause
Cease of monthly flow | Climacteric
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Metastasis
Cancer cells spread from primary site to distant secondary sites in the body
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Myocardial infarction
``` MI Muscle heart pt necrosis process Area of heart dies due to lack of oxygen from blockage Angina pectoris Heart attack ```
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Myopia
MY | Nearsightedness
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Neoplasm
New a thing formed such as abnormal growth or tumor
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Nephron
Structural and functional units of organ I million nephrons in one kidney
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Nystagmus
Twitch involuntary rhythmic eyeball movement
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Panic attack
Sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety and physical symptoms,
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Paraesthesia
Beside feeling | Abnormal sensation, numbness, prickling tingling
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Perineum
Located between the vulva and anus | Muscular sheet forms pelvic forms
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Peritoneum
serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity
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Phagocyte
An engulfing cell
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Phimosis
Foreskin of the penis being too tight at birth and cannot be pulled back over the glans penis
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Placenta previa
The placenta is improperly implanted in the lower uterine segment, fetus receives low oxygen, mom increased risk of hemorrhage and infection 1-4 degrees
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Polydipsia
Intense thirst
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Polyphagia
Excessive eating or appetite
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Polyuria
``` Excessive urine (can be induced with diuretics) Occurs in diabetes mellitus, chronic nephritis, nephrosclerosis, ```
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Prepuce
Foreskin
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Pyromania
Fire madness
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Radiography
X-ray
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Sarcoma
Connective tissue cancerous tumor
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Schizophrenia
To divide mind condition | Mental illness, delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech,
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Sciatica
Severe pain along the sciatic nerve
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Seborrhea
Excessive Oil flow from sebaceous glands
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Seminal vesicles
Produce alkalinic fluid that becomes semen
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Seminiferous tubules
Site of development of male reproductive cells
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Syncope
Fainting | Temporary loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood supply to the brain
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Syphilis
Treponema pallidum | Bacterium
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Thrombocyte
Platelet clots blood
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Thrombosis
Blood clot condition within the vascular system.
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Thrombophlebitis
Clot of blood vein inflammation Inflammation of a vein associated with the formation of a thrombus Can break off and travel dangerous
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Thrombus
Clot doesn’t travel
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Embolism
Clot that travels
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Tinnitus
Ringing of the ears damaged inner ear
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Tympanic membrane
Separates middle and external ear
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Vertigo
Instability and loss of equilibrium | Spinning sensation
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Visceral
Smooth muscle
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Xerophthalmia
Dry eye/conjunctiva
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BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia | Hypertrophy
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CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
Coronary artery disease
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CHF
Congestive heart failure
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COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CVA
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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EKG
ECG | Electrocardiogram
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FBS
Fasting blood sugar
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GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
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HPV
Human papilloma virus
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HSV-1
Herpes simplex virus 1
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HSV-2
Herpes simplex virus 2
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KUB
Kidney Ureter Bladder
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MI
Myocardial infarction
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PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
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PSA
Prostate-specific antigen
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RBC
Red blood cells
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TIA
Transient ischemic attacks
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WBC
White blood cells
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Ankylosis
abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones. Autoimmune disease