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Inflammation Vocab Flashcards

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Osteoarthritis

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Degeneration of bones and joints often accompanied by inflammation. Also due to aging.

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the urinary bladder

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Enteritis

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Inflammation of the intestine, especially the small intestine

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of a joint

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Nephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney

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Osteitis

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Inflammation of bone. Often with enlargement, tenderness, and a dull, aching pain.

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose

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Myelitis

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  1. Inflammation of the spinal cord

2. Inflammation of the bone marrow

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Thrombophlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein and blood clot formation.

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Tonsillitis

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Inflammation of tonsils, and the swelling of tonsils.

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Polyneuritis

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Inflammation of many nerves simultaneously

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Enterocolitis

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Inflammation of the small intestine and colon

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Ileitis

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Inflammation of the ileum

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of peritoneum, which lines the inside of the abdomen and all of the internal organs

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Sialadenitis

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Inflammation of the salivary glands

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of the mouth

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Diverticulitis

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Inflammation of the diverticulum, especially the diverticula of the colon

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Cholangitis

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Inflammation of the bile ducts

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the digestive tract, particularly the stomach and intestine

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Glomerulonephritis

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Inflammation of the glomeruli within the kidney

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Interstitial nephritis

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Inflammation of connective tissue that lies between the renal tubules.

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Pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney and upper urinary tract that usually results from noncontagious bacterial infection of the bladder

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What is Trigonitis?

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Inflammation of the urinary bladder, localized in the trigone

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What is Urethritis?

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Inflammation of the urethra that is usually caused by an infection

Medical Terminology Part 1 (36 decks)

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