Illnesses

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

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Temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain typically lasting less than an hour, may be a warning sign for future strokes

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Coup-contrecoup injury

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Characterized by damage at the site of impact and on opposite side of the head; Occurs when the brain is forced to move and hit the opposite side of the skull after an impact to the head

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

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Injury to the brain caused by a violent blow or jolt to the head

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Cerebrovascular Event (CVA)

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Medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is suddenly cut off, leading to brain cell death and neurological damage.

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Ischemic stroke

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Type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel is blocked, cutting off blood supply

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Hemorrhagic stroke

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Type of stroke where bleeding occurs in or around the brain.

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Acceleration-Deceleration Injury

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Type of brain injury that occurs when the head is suddently moved, causing the brain to move inside the skull

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Diplopia

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A condition where a person sees two distinct images of a single object

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Thrombosis

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The formation of a blood clot (thrombus) forms within a blood vessel

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CHF stands for

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Congestive heart failure; Condition where the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood effectively

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Atherosclerosis

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Buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on atery walls, causes arteries to become narrowed and hardened

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Gout

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A form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints

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Goiter

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Swelling of the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid

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Jaundice

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Yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood

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Neoplasm

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“New growth”; abnormal mass of tissue that grows independently of surrounding normal tissue; may be benign or malignant

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Endarterectomy

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Surgical procedure used to remove plaque buildup from the inner linings of an artery. Can help revent stroke or peripheral artery disease

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Influenza

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Respiratory infection caused by a virus, root- italian

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Malaria

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Infectious disease caused by mosquitos, root- italian

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Anthrax

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Bacterial infection usually found in livestock

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Eczema

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Inflammatory skin condition that causes itchy, red, and scaly patches of skin

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Diabetes

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A disease caused by high blood sugar or lack of insulin

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Cholera

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Bacterial disease spread through contaminated water and food, causes severe diarrhea

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Carcinoma

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Cancer of the epithelial cells

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Emphysema

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Chronic lung disease, damages alveoli. AKA black lung

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Nystagmus

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Uncontrolled eye movement, can be vertical or horizontal

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Pyramidal Decussation

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The crossing of motor fibers from the corticospinal tract in the brainstem

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Retinopathy

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Condition that damages the retina, leading to vision problems (blurred vision, dark spots, floaters), can be caused by diabetes

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Criteria for Life

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Irritability, Growth, Spontaneous movement, Metabolism, Reproduction

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What does it mean for an organism to be irritable?

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Can be stimulated or affected by a change in the environment

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What does it mean for an organism to grow?

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Can get bigger

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What does it mean for an organism to have spontaneous movement?

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Movement which originates from within the organism

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What does it mean for an organism to have a metabolism?

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Can use food and oxygen to buiild or repair tissue and to produce heat and energy

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What does it mean for an organism to be able to reproduce?

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Can produce new protoplasm

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Paresis

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Greek; Weakened or impaired muscle movement

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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of the peritoneal cavity, can be caused by bacteria eating at the cavity, or a viral infection

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Gangrene

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Tissue death due to lack of oxygen

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Pleurisy

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Inflammation of the pleural cavity, extremely painful

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Presbyphonia

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A voice disorder that occurs as people age, caused by muscle weakness and atrophy, causing reduced volume, high pitch, and breathy voice

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Osteoporosis

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Weak, low density bone, usually due to lack of calcium

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Ossification

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Process of bone formation

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Sickle cell anemia

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A blood disorder that causes sickle-shaped red blood cells, and can cause them to get stuck together in blood vessels

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Myasthenia gravis

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An autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction, where nerves meet muscles. Causes muscle weakness that worsens with use and improves with rest, caused by lack of acetylcholine

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Tracheal stenosis

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A narrowing of the throat caused by inflammation or scar tissue, can cause food to get caught in the throat

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Metastasis

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When cancer spreads to the vital organs via the lymphatic system

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Blom-singer speaking valve

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The stoma created during a laryngectomy that allows the patient to breathe

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Radical neck dissection

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A procedure that removes the lymph nodes and surrounding tissue, usually to treat cancer

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Pneumothorax

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A hole in the lung

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Kyphosis

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Also known as hunchback, it is an increase in curvature of the thoracic region

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Lordosis

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Also known as swayback, it creates a reverse c curvature in the back that places more weight on the lumbar vertebrae

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Scoliosis

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An abnormal lateral curvature of the spinal column that can be caused by paralysis (due to stroke), malnutrition, muscular imbalance, or poor posture

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Spina bifida

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Occurs when the two sides of the neural arch fail to fuse

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Hemisphere neglect

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Neglecting one side of the body after a stroke, i.e. cannot see or feel things on the left side

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Rickets

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Disease of the ribs caused by lack of vitamin D, commonly called pigeon breast

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Rachitic rosary

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Enlargment of bony and cartilaginous union of the ribs

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Eupnea

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Normal, quiet breathing

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Apnea

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Cessation of breathing at the end of a normal expiration

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Sleep apnea

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When apnea only occurs during sleep, occurs commonly in patients with obesity, diabetes, or strokes

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What is the difference betwen obstructive and central sleep apnea

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Pulmonary embolism

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Blood clot thrown from lower extremities to the lungs

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Phlebitis

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The inflammation of a blood vessel that can cause blood clots to form

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Graves disease

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A thyroid condition caused by lack of thyroxin, causes weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and bulging eyes