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Forensic Pathology Test 5 Flashcards

0
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an increase or stretching in length of the heart muscle that is a temporary condition

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dilatation

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factors that make a person more prone to develop disease

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predisposing factors

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an enlargement or stretching of the heart muscle fibers that is a permanent condition

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hypertrophy

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inflammation if the innermost layer of the heart for which the heart valves are made

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endocarditis

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failure of a heart valve to close or seat properly that is mostly found in the mitral valve

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valvular insufficiency or incompetence

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a narrowing in the size of the opening controlled by the heart valve

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valvular stenosis

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a collapse in the wall of the heart valve that allows back flow of blood

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valvular prolapse

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inflammation of the sac around the heart

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pericarditis

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inflammation of the muscle layer of the heart

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myocarditis

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caused by streptococcus pyogenes and ashoff bodies

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rheumatic heart disease

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diseases of the coronary arteries

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coronary artery disease

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the presence of artheromas (fatty plaque) that tends to present itself in arteries that are torturous

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athersclerosis

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12
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the presence of an attached blood clot during life

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thrombosis

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known as fibrillation ___ are abnormal contractions of the heart muscle

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spasms

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14
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free floating particles in the blood

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embolism

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15
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failure of the heart muscle to ship oxygenated blood throughout the body that could develop slowly or suddenly

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cardiac failure

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known as a heart attack ____ is death of the heart muscle tissue caused by interference in blood supply

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myocardial infarction

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17
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high blood pressure caused by the person’s diseased heart

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hypertensive heart disease

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18
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a disease of the heart muscle itself you could be born with

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cardiomyopathy

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19
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inflammation of the heart in general

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carditis

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20
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inflammation of the arteries

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arteritis

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21
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the hardening of the arteries

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arteriosclerosis

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23
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a weakness in the wall of an artery

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aneurysm

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24
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inflammation of a vein

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phlebitis

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25
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dilated engorged superficial veins are

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varicose veins

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a sudden temporary increase of leukocytes (white blood cells) as part of the normal inflammatory response

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leukocytosis

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a decrease in the total number of lekocytes due to disease

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leukopenia

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28
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a decrease in the total number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, OR both; the absence or lack of blood

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anemia

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29
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the first disease of which a patient is diagnosed

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primary anemia

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30
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is when a patient is already suffering from another condition and anemia is also diagnosed in conjunction with what they already have

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secondary anemia

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31
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cancer of the blood, in which you have an excess production of improperly functioning white blood cells.

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leukemia

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a disease brought on by excess production of erythrocytes; causing blood to be 10 -15x more viscous than water (THICK BLOOD)

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polycythemia vera or “erythrocytosis”

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“Bleeder’s Disease” a hereditary blood that only presents itself in male offspring due to the lack of factor 8 of the clotting factor

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Hemophillia

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34
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a wide spread hemorrhage throughout the body; side effects of chemotherapy

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purpura

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35
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a decrease in number of thrombocytes/platelets in the blood due to disease

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thrombocytopenia

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36
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Inflammation of the gums (of teeth)

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gingivitis

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37
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Inflammation of the throat (sore throat)

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pharyngitis

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38
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Inflammation of muscular tube that conveys food from throat to stomach (esophagus)

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esophagitis

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39
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Inflammation of the stomach

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gastritis

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40
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Inflammation of the mouth

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stomatitis

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41
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Localized area of dead epithelium in stomach or duodenum caused by pepcin (enzyme)

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peptic ulcer

42
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Inflammation of the small intestine (Ilium, duodenum, jejunum)

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enteritis

43
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Inflammation of longest division of large intestine (colon)

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colitis

44
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Inflammation of longest division of large intestine caused by protozoa

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amebic colitis

45
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inflammation of the longest division of the large intestine characterized by localized areas of necrotic epitheilieum

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ulcerative colitis

46
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Inflammation of the vermiform, which can rupture if not treated

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appendicitis

47
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Dilated or engorged veins at opening of anal canal; can be internal or external

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Hemorrhoids

48
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Inflammation of the liver (detoxifies the blood, stores extra glycol)

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hepatitis

49
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End stage of chronic liver disease; liver functioning cells are replaced by supporting cells. (chronic or acute)

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cirrhosis

50
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inflammation of the gallbladder or sac containing bile

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cholecystitis

51
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the presence or formation of gallstones

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cholelithias

52
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inflammation of vessel which bile is shipped (bile ducts)

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cholangitis

53
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inflammation of the pancreas (side effect of cronic alcoholism)

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pancreatitis

54
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inflammation of membrane which lines abdominal visera

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peritonitis

55
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presence of a intestinal hernia (diverticulum); most common in large intestine (early stage of diverticulitis)

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diverticulosis

56
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cancer of the blood, in which you have an excess production of improperly functioning white blood cells.

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leukemia

57
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a disease brought on by excess production of erythrocytes; causing blood to be 10 -15x more viscous than water (THICK BLOOD)

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polycythemia vera or “erythrocytosis”

58
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“Bleeder’s Disease” a hereditary blood that only presents itself in male offspring due to the lack of factor 8 of the clotting factor

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Hemophillia

58
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a narrowing of the pyloric sphincter (controls stomach to small intestine)

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Pyloric Stenosis

59
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a wide spread hemorrhage throughout the body; side effects of chemotherapy

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purpura

59
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A ____ is an abnormal protrusion of a body part or organ into an area where it is not normally found

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Hernia

60
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obstruction of flow of bile through the ____, is usually caused by gallstones

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bile duct

61
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____ is a twisting of the intestinal tract

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Volvulus

62
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____ is the telescoping of intestinal tract; particularly at the bends

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Intussuception

63
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scar tissue, most often from surgery or injury are ____.

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Adhesions

64
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____ causes distention of the belly (clear amber or straw liquid); edema in abdominal cavity in particular

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Ascites

65
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____ is the loss of moisture from the body while ____is the loss of tissue from the body, especially the lip area you can treat these with humectants

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  1. Dehydration

2. Emaciation

66
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____ is the greater rate of decomposition usually due to excess fluid (ascites)

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Rapid Decomposition

67
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____ are where most clots occur after death and easily remove; the treatment is co-injection fluid

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Rapid Coagulation of Blood

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___ is a blockage in biliary tract; cosmetic problem, yellow color to body; treatment is jaundice fluid, (lower index)

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Jaundice

69
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____ is the loss of blood with a side effect of ulceration

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Hemorrhage

70
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____ is a post mortem evacuation of any substance from body usually caused by pressure

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Purge

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____ is the inflammation of nose or nasal mucosa (lining of nasal cavities) could either be acute or chronic

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Rhinitis

72
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____ is the inflammation of one or more of the 4 sets of paranasal sinuses (airspaces located in bones)

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Sinusitis

73
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inflammation of the voice box or vocal cords or folds

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Laryngitis

74
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____ is an acute coryza, most common ailment of man

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Common Cold

75
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____ is the inflammation of windpipe or trachea

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Tracheitis

76
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____ is the inflammation of one or both of the bronchi (passageway for air between windpipe and lungs) can be acute or chronic

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Bronchitis

77
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____ is the reduction in size of opening (air passage) due to allergic reaction

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Bronchial Asthma

78
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____ is an infection of the lung tissue itself

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Pneumonia

79
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____ is an infection confined to one or more sections of lung tissue

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Lobar Pneumonia

80
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____ is an infection that begins in bronchii and travels to all lung tissue that is sever, and can result in death

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Bronchial Pneumonia

81
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____ pneumonia is caused by virus (“pheumotrophic”)

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Viral Pneumonia

82
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____ is inflammation of pleura (membrane that surrounds and lines the lungs)

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Pleurisy

83
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____ is pus in pleural cavity

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Empyema

84
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The most common site of ____ is lungs, must be exposed twice

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Tuberculosis

85
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____ is the group of lung diseases caused by long term inhalation of foreign material

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Pneumoconioses

86
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____ is a type of pneumoconiosis that is commonly called coal miners or black lung disease

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Anthracosis

87
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____ is a type of pneumoconiosis that is prolonged inhalation of silica

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Silicosis

88
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____ is a type os pneumoconiosis that is prolonged inhalation ob asbestos fibers

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Asbestosis

89
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____ is the failure of the lungs of infant to expand at birth; in an adult, ____ is the collapse of a lung due to complete bronchial obstruction.

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Atelectasis

90
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____ is the over extension or rupture of the alveoli in the lungs due to partial or incomplete bronchial obstruction

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Emphysema

91
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____ are localized well defined collection of pus in the lungs

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Lung Abscesses

92
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____ is the failure of roof of mouth to form or close completely could be unilateral or bilateral

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Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate

93
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____ is the excess amounts of excessively thick mucus in breathing passages

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Cystic Fibrosis

94
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____ could result in asphyxia, suffocation, or choking

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Airway Obstruction

95
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____ is chronic bronchitis and or emphysema

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease “COPD”

96
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____ is the blue discoloration (especially in extremities) caused by lack of oxygen in the tissues

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Cyanosis

97
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____ is the loss in tissue very common in respiratory or cancer patients

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Emaciation

98
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____ is excessive fluid (“hydrothorax or pleural effusion”) that gives a body a barrel-shaped chest appearance

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Edema

99
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____ is the formation of cavities or spaces; most often in lungs where it is caused by union of turbicules in lungs from Tuberculosis

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Cavitation

Forensic Pathology (4 decks)

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