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ptyal/o

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saliva

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-emesis

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vomiting

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-phagia

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swallowing, eating

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enter/o

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intestine (usually small intestine)

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proct/o

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anus, rectum

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cholangi/o

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bile vessel

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chol/e

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bile, gall

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cholecyst/o

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gallbadder

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choledoch/o

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bile duct

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-iasis

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abnormal condition (produced by something specified)

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-osis

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abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)

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EGD

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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RGB

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roux-en-Y gastric bypass

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ascites

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abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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cirrhosis

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chronic liver disease characterized by destruction of liver cells that eventually leads to ineffective liver function and jaundice

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diverticular disease

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condition in which bulging pouches (diverticula) in the GI tract push the mucosal lining through the surrounding muscle

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dysentery

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inflammation of the intestine, especially of the colon, which may be caused by chemical irritants, bacteria, protozoa or parasites

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fistula

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abnormal passage from one organ to another, or from a hollow organ to the surface

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GERD

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GERD full def

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backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus due to malfunction of the lower esophageal spincter

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heratochezia

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passage of stools containing bright red blood

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hernia

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protrusion or porjection of an organ or part of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it

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Crohn disease

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form of IBD that affects the ileum but may affect any portion of the intestinal tract

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ulcerative eolitis

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chronic IBD of the colon characterized by episodes of diarrhea, rectal bleeding and pain

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jaundice

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yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and sclerae of the eyes caused by excessive levels of bilirubin in the blood

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obesity

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condition in which a person accumulated an amount of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards, usually an increase of 20% or more above ideal body weight

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polyp

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small tumor like benign growth that projects from a mucous membrane surface

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colonic polyposis

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polyps projecting from the mucous membrane of the colon

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polyposis

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polyps develop in the intestinal tract

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ulcer

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open sore or lesion of the skin or mucous membrane accompanied by sloughing of inflamed necrotic tissue

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volvulus

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twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction

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barium enema (BE)

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radiographic examination of the rectum and colon after administration of barium sulfate into the rectum

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barium swallow

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radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach and SI after oral administration of barium sulfate; also called upper GI series

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computed tomography (CT)

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radiographic technique that uses a narrow beam of xrays that rotates in a full arc around the patient to acquire multiple views of the body that a computer interprets to produce cross sectional images of that body part

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endoscopy

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visual examination of a cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope

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upper GI

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endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

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lower GI

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endoscopy of colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum/anal canal

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magnetic resonance imaging MRI

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radiographic techique that uses electromagnetic energy to produce multiplanar cross sectional images of the body

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Stool guaiac

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test performed on feces using the reagent gum guaiac to detect presence of blood in feces that is not apparent on visual inspection

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ultrasonography US

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imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) that bounce off body tissues and are recorded to produce an image of an internal organ or tissue

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bariatric surgery

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goup of procedures that treat morbid obesity

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nasogastric intubation

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insertion of a nasogastric tube through the nose into the stomach

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corpor/o

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body

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orth/o

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straight

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polyp/o

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small growth

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46
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-oid

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resembling

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cystoscopy

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visual examination of the urinary tract using a systoscope inserted through the urethra

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vesic/o

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bladder

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49
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vesicocele

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hernial protrusion of urinary bladder

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meatus

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opening or tunnel through any part of the body, such as the external opening of the urethra

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nephr/o

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kidney

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nephroma

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tumor of the kidney

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pyel/o

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renal pelvis

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pyeloplasty

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surgical repair of renal pelvis

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-emia

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blood condition

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-iasis

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abnormal condition produced by something specific

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ARF

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Acute Renal Failure

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BNO

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Bladder Neck Obstruction

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BPH

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benign prostatic hyperplasia; benign prostatic hypertrophy

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BUN

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Blood Urea Nitrogen

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CRF

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Chronic Renal Failure

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DRE

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digital rectal examination

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ESRD

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end-stage renal disease

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ESWL

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Extracoporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy

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EU

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Excretory Urography

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IVP

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intravenous Pyelogram

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IVU

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Intravenous Urogram

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KUB

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Kidney, ureter, bladder

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PKD

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

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PSA

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Prostate Specific Antigen

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RP

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Retrograde pyelography

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TURP

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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

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UA

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urinalysis

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VCUG

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Voiding Cystourethrogram; voiding cystourethrography

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azoturia

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increase of nitrogenous substances, especially urea, in urine

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diuresis

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Increased formation and secretion of urine

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end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

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Kidney disease that has advanced to the point that the KD can no longer adequately filter blood and requires dialysis or transplant. also called CRF chronic renal failure

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enuresis

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involuntary discharge of urine after the age at which bladder control should be established, also called nocturnal enuresis

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hypospadias

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Abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis

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interstitial nephritis

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condition associated with pathological changes in the renal intersititial tissue that is due to a toxic agent.

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Uremia

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Elevated level of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood, occurs in renal failure

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Wilms tumor

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Malignant neoplasm of the KD that occurs in young children, before age 5

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Pyelography

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radiographic study of the KD, Ureters and bladder after injection of a contrast agent

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IVP Intravenous Pyelography

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Radiographic imagin in which a contrast medium is injected intravenously and serial xray films are taken to provide visualization of entrie urinary tract

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renal scan

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Nuclear medicine imaging procedure that determines renal function and shape through measurement of a radioactive substance that is injected intravenously and concentrates in the KD

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Urinallysis

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physical, chemical and microscopic evaluation of urine

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VCUG Voiding cystourethrography

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Radiography of the BL and urethra after filly the bladder with a contrast medium and during the process of voiding urine

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Catheterization

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Insertion of a catheter into a body cavity or organ to instill a substance or remove fluid.

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hemodialysis

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process of removing excess fluids and toxins from the blood by continually shunting the blood from the body into a dialysis machine for filtering, then returning the clean blood

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peritoneal dialysis

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Dialysis in which the patient’s own peritoneum is used as the dialyzing membrane

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amni/o

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amnion (amniotic sac)

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amniocentesis

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surgical puncture of the amniotic sac

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colp/o

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vagina

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colposcopy

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examination of the vagina and cervix with an optical magnifying instrument

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vaginocele

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herniation into the vagina

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gynec/o

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woman/female

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hyster/o

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uterus

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uter/o

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uterus

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GU

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Genitourinary

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TURP, TUR

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transurethral resection of the prostate

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GC

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Gonorrhea

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cadidiasis

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vaginal fungal infection caused by Candida ablicans; characterized by a curdy or cheeselike discharge and itching

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cervicitis

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inflammation of the uterine cervix

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endomentriosis

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presence of endomentrial tissue outside the uterine cavity

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fibroid

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benign neoplasm in the uterus that is composed largely of fibrous tissue

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leukorrhea

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which discharge from the vagina

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oligomenorrhea

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scanty or infrequent menstrual flow

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PIH pregnancy induced hypertension

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potentially life threatening; happens after week 20; edema and protein uria

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pyosalpinx

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pus in the fallopian tube

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retroversion

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turning or state of being turned back, especially an entire organ being tipped from its normal postion

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Toxic Shock Syndrom TSS

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rare and sometimes fatal staphylococcus infection that generally occurs in menstruating women who use vaginal tampons

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trichomoniasis

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protozoal infestation of the vagina, urethra or prostate

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anorchism

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congenital absence of one or both testes

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114
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balanitis

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inflammation of the skin covering the glas penis

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cryptorchidism

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failure of one or both testicles to descent

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epispadias

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congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the upper side of the penis

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hypospadias

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Congenital defect in which the male urethra opens on undersurface of the penis

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impotence

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inability of a man to achieve or maintain penile erection

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phimosis

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stenosis or narrowness of the preputial orifice so that the foreskin cannot be pushed back

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genital warts

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warts in the genitalia caused by HPV

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gonorrhea

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contagious bacterial infection that most commonly affects the genitourinary tract and occasionally the pharynx or rectum

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herpers genitalis

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infection in females and males of the genital and anorectal skin and mucosa with herpes virus type 2

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syphilis

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infections chronic STD characterized by lesions that change to a chancre and may involve any organ or tissue

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amniocentesis

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obstetric procedure that involves surgical puncture of the amniotic sac and under ultrasound guidance to remove amniotic fluid

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hysterosalpingography

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radiography of the uterus and oviducts after injection of a contrast medium

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laparoscopy

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visual exam of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope through one or more small incisions in the abdominal wall

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mammography

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radiography of breast

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papanicolau PAP test

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microscopic analysis of cells taken from the cervix and vaginal to detect the presence of cancer

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Digital rectal examination DRE

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examination of the prostate gland by finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum

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Prostate specific antigen PSA test

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blood test to screen for prostate cancer

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cerclage

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obstertic procedure in which a nonabsorbably sutrue is used for holding the cervix closed to prevent spontaneious abortion

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dilation and curettage D&C

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surgical procedure that widens the cervical canal so that the endometrium of the uterus can be scraped

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hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

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surgical removal of a uterus, a fallopian tube and a ovary

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lumpectomy

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excision of a small primary breast tumor and some of the normal tissue around it

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pituitar/o

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pituitary gland

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thym/o

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thymus gland

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thyr/o

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throid gland

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-dipsia

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thrist

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-trophy

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development/nourishment

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140
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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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ACTH Target Organ

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Adrenal Cortex

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ACTH function

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promotes secretions of some hormones by adrenal cortex, esp cortisol

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ACTH disorder

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hyposecretion is rare

hypersecretion causes Cushing Disease

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FSH

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone

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FSH Target Organ

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Ovaries and Testes

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FSH Function

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stimulate egg production/increase estrogen

stimulate sperm prodction

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FSH Disorder

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Hyposecretion causes failure of sexual maturation

hypersecretion has no known effects

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148
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GH

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Growth Hormone

Somatotropin

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149
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GH Target Organ

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Bone cartilage, liver, muscle, and other tissues

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GH function

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stimulates somatic growth

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GH Disorder

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HYPO causes dwarfism

HYPER causes gigantism or acromeagaly

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LH

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luteninizing Hormone

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LH Target Organ

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Ovaries and Testies

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LH Function

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promotes ovulation, stiumlates estrogen and progesterone; in males promotion of testosterone

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155
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LH Disorders

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HYPO failure of sexual maturation

HYPER No known effects

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156
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Prolactin Organ/function

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Breast, promotes lactation

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157
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Prolactin Disorders

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HYPO poor lactation

HYPER galactorhhea

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158
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TSH

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Thyroid stimulating hormone

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159
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TSH organ

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Thyroid gland

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TSH function

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stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormone

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161
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TSH disorder

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HYPO cretinism (infants) myxedema (adults)
HYPER Graves Disease
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162
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ADH

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Antidiuretic Hormone

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163
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ADH Target organ

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Kidney

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ADH function

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increases water reabsorption

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Oxytocin Organ and Function

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Uterus-stimulates uterine contractions, initiates labor

Breasts-promotes milk secretion from the mammary glands

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166
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Calcitonin

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Regulates calcium levels. secreted when calcium levels are high

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167
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T4 and T3

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Thyroxine and triiodothryronine

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168
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T4 and T3 functions

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Increases energy production from all food types

increases rate of protein synthesis

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169
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Glucocorticoids

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Body cells, promote gluconeogenesis, regulate metabolism of carbs, proteins and fats

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170
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Mineralocorticoids

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Kidneys, increase blood levels of sodium and decrease blood levels of potassium

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171
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine

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sympathetic nervous system increase metabolic rate and heart rate and raise blood pressure

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172
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cerebr/o

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cerebrum

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173
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encephal

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brain

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174
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gli/o

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glue; neuroglial tissue

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175
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mening/o

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meninges (membranes covering brain and spinal cord)

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176
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meningi/o

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meninges

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177
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myel/o

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bone marrow

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178
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-paresis

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partial paralysis

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179
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-phasia

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speech

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180
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-plegia

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paralysis

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181
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ADH

A

antidiuretic hormone

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182
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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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183
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GH

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growth hormone

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184
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HRT

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Hormone Replacement threapy

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185
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CNS

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central nervous system

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186
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LP

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lumar puncture

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187
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CO

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cardiac output

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188
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EEG

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electroencephalogram

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189
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EMG

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electromyography

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190
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AP

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Anteroposterior

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191
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PA

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posteroanterior

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192
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CT

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computed tomography

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193
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Addison Disease

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Uncommon chronic disorder caused by deficiency of cortical hormones that results when the adrenal cortex is damaged or atrophied

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194
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Cushing Syndrome

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Cluster of symptoms cause by excessive amount of cortisol or ACTH in the blood

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195
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diabetes mellitus DM

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chronic metabolic disorder of impaired carbohydrate, protein and fate metabolism due to insufficient production of insulin

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196
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Type 1 diabetes

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ubrupt in onset, failure of pancreas to produce insulin

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197
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type 2 diabetes

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gradual in onset, results from the deficiency in production of insulin or resistance to the action of insulin by the body’s cells

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198
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exophthalmos

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abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

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199
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Graves disease

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mulitsystem autoimmune disorder that involves growth of the thyroid associated with nypersecretion of thyroxine

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200
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insulinoma

A

tumor of the islets of langerhans

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201
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myxedema

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advancded hypothroidism, causing edema and increased blood volume and increased blood pressure

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202
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obesity

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20% or above ideal body weight

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203
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morbid obesity

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BMI of 40 or greater (100+lbs over ideal)

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204
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panhypopituitarism

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total pituitary impairment that brings about a progressive and general loss of hormone activity

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205
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pheochromocytoma

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small chromaffin cell tumor, usually located in the adrenal medulla

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206
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pituitarism

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any disorder of the pituitary gland and its function

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207
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Alzheimer disease

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chronic organic mental disorder that is a progressive form of a presenile dementia caused by atrophy of the frontal and occipital lobes of the brain

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208
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Epilepsy

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disorder affecting the CNS that is characterized by recurring seizures

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209
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huntington Chorea

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hereditary nervous disorder caused by the progressive loss of brain cells leading to bizarre involuntary dancelike movements

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hydrocephalus

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cranial enlargement caused by accumlation of fluid within the ventricles of the brain

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MS multiple sclerosis

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progressive degenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by inflammation, hardening, and loss of myelin throughout the spinal cord and brain, which produces weakness and other muscle symptoms

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neuroblastoma

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malignant tumor composed principally of cells resembling neuroblasts

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palsy

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partial or complete loss of motor function

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Bell Palsy

A

facial paralysis on one side of the face because of inflammation of a facial nerve

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cerebral palsy

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bilateral, symmetrical, nonprogressive motor dysfunction and partial paralysis caused by damage to the cerebrum during gestation or birth trauma but can be hereditary

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parkinson disease

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progressive, degenerative neurological disorder affecting the portion of the brain resposible for controlling movement

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217
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poliomyelitis

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infammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord caused by a virus

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218
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sciatica

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severe pain in the leg along the course of the sciatic nerve

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219
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seizure

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convulsion or other clinically detectable event caused by sudden discharge of electrical activity in the brain

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spina bifida

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congenital neural tube defect characterized by incomplete colosre of the spinal canal through which the spinal cord and menninges may or may not protrude

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transient ischemic attack

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temporary interference with blood supply to the brain lasting fa few minutes to a few hours

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222
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MRI magnetic resonance imaging

A

radiographic technique that uses electromagnetic energy to produce multiplanar cross sectional images of the body

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223
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RAIU Radio active Iodine Uptake Test

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imagin procedure that measures levels of radioactivity in the thryroid after oral or IV administraion of a radioactive iodine

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224
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CSF Cerebrospinal Fluid analysis

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CSF obtained via lumbar puncture is evaluated for clarity and color, cells and proteins

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225
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PET

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Positron emission tomography

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226
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PET Positron emission tomography

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Radiographic technique combining computer tomography with radio pharmaceuticals that produces a cross sectional image of the body to revel areas where the material is being metabolized vs deficiency of metabolized

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227
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adrenalectomy

A

surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands

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228
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craniotomy

A

surgical procedure that creates an opening in the skull to gain access to the brain

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229
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thalamotomy

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partial destruction of the thalamus to treat psychosis or intractable pain

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230
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

A

oral administration or injection of synthetic hormones to correct a deficiency in such hormones

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fasci/o

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band, fascia (fibrous membrane supporting and separating muscles

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leiomy/o

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smooth muscle

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233
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-asthenia

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weakness, debility

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234
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-rrhaphy

A

suture

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235
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-sarcoma

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malignant tumor of connective tissue

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236
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Flexion/Extension

A

bending and extension of a limb

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237
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abduction/adduction

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movement away from and toward body

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238
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rotation

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circular movement around an axis

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239
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pronation/supination

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turning had to a palm down or palm up position

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dorsifilexion/plantar flexion

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bending the foot or toes upward or downward

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carp/o

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carpus (wrist bones)

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Q

spondyl/o

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vertebra

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Q

stern/o

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sternum

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calcane/o

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calcaneum (heel bone)

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245
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cyst/o

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Bladder

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246
Q

cystoscopy

A

visual examination of the urinary tract using a systoscope inserted through the urethra

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vesic/o

A

bladder

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248
Q

EU

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Excretory Urography

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249
Q

IVP

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intravenous Pyelogram

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250
Q

IVU

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Intravenous Urogram

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251
Q

PKD

A

Polycystic Kidney Disease

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252
Q

PSA

A

Prostate Specific Antigen

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253
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RP

A

Retrograde pyelography

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254
Q

TURP

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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

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255
Q

UA

A

urinalysis

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256
Q

VCUG

A

Voiding Cystourethrogram; voiding cystourethrography

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257
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azoturia

A

increase of nitrogenous substances, especially urea, in urine

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258
Q

diuresis

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Increased formation and secretion of urine

259
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dysuria

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painful or difficult urination, symptomatic of systitis and other urinary tract conditions

260
Q

end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

A

Kidney disease that has advanced to the point that the KD can no longer adequately filter blood and requires dialysis or transplant. also called CRF chronic renal failure

261
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enuresis

A

involuntary discharge of urine after the age at which bladder control should be established, also called nocturnal enuresis

262
Q

hypospadias

A

Abnormal congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis

263
Q

interstitial nephritis

A

condition associated with pathological changes in the renal intersititial tissue that is due to a toxic agent.

264
Q

renal hypertension

A

HB pressure that results from KD disease

265
Q

Uremia

A

Elevated level of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood, occurs in renal failure

266
Q

Wilms tumor

A

Malignant neoplasm of the KD that occurs in young children, before age 5

267
Q

BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen

A

Laboratory test that measures the amount of urea in the blood and demonstrates the KD ability to filter urea from the blood

268
Q

CT Compute tomography

A

radiographic technique that uses a narrow beam of Xrays that rotates in a full arc to acquire multiple views of the body that a computer interprets to produce cross section images of that part

269
Q

KUB Kidney, Ureter, Bladder

A

Radiographic examination to determine the location size shape and malformation of the KUB

270
Q

Pyelography

A

radiographic study of the KD, Ureters and bladder after injection of a contrast agent

271
Q

IVP Intravenous Pyelography

A

Radiographic imagin in which a contrast medium is injected intravenously and serial xray films are taken to provide visualization of entrie urinary tract

272
Q

renal scan

A

Nuclear medicine imaging procedure that determines renal function and shape through measurement of a radioactive substance that is injected intravenously and concentrates in the KD

273
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VCUG Voiding cystourethrography

A

Radiography of the BL and urethra after filly the bladder with a contrast medium and during the process of voiding urine

274
Q

dialysis

A

mechanical filtering process used to cleanse blood of high concentrations of metabolic waste productes

275
Q

hemodialysis

A

process of removing excess fluids and toxins from the blood by continually shunting the blood from the body into a dialysis machine for filtering, then returning the clean blood

276
Q

peritoneal dialysis

A

Dialysis in which the patient’s own peritoneum is used as the dialyzing membrane

277
Q

amni/o

A

amnion (amniotic sac)

278
Q

amniocentesis

A

surgical puncture of the amniotic sac

279
Q

cervicitis

A

inflammation of cervix uteri

280
Q

colp/o

A

vagina

281
Q

colposcopy

A

examination of the vagina and cervix with an optical magnifying instrument

282
Q

vagin/o

A

vagina

283
Q

vaginocele

A

herniation into the vagina

284
Q

galact/o

A

milk

285
Q

galactorrhea

A

discharge or flow of milk

286
Q

lact/o

A

milk

287
Q

lactogen

A

production and secretion of milk

288
Q

gynec/o

A

woman/female

289
Q

hyster/o

A

uterus

290
Q

uter/o

A

uterus

291
Q

mamm/o

A

breast

292
Q

mast/o

A

breast

293
Q

men/o

A

menses, menstruation

294
Q

metr/o

A

uterus; measure

295
Q

endometritis

A

inflammation of the endomentrium

296
Q

nat/o

A

birth

297
Q

oophor/o

A

ovary

298
Q

ovari/o

A

ovary

299
Q

oophoroma

A

ovarian tumor

300
Q

ovariorrhexis

A

rupture of an ovary

301
Q

vulv/o

A

vulva

302
Q

episi/o

A

vulva

303
Q

-arche

A

benginning

304
Q

menarche

A

initial menstrual period

305
Q

-cyesis

A

pregnancy

306
Q

-para

A

to bear (offspring)

307
Q

-tocia

A

childbirth/labor

308
Q

-version

A

turning

309
Q

andr/o

A

male

310
Q

balan/o

A

glans penis

311
Q

gonad/o

A

gonads, sex glands

312
Q

gonadotropin

A

hormone that stimulates the gonads

313
Q

varic/o

A

dilated vein

314
Q

varicocele

A

dialated or enlarged vein of the spermatic cord

315
Q

vas/o

A

vessel; vas deferens; duct

316
Q

vesicul/o

A

seminal vesicle

317
Q

CS C-section

A

cesarean section

318
Q

D&C

A

dialation and curettage

319
Q

GYN

A

gynecology

320
Q

HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

321
Q

IUD

A

intrauterine device

322
Q

IVF

A

in vitro fertilization

323
Q

LMP

A

last menstrual period

324
Q

OCPs

A

oral contraceptive pills

325
Q

Pap

A

Papanicolaou

326
Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

327
Q

PIH

A

pregnancy induced hypertension

328
Q

TAH

A

total abdominal hysterectomy

329
Q

TRAM

A

transverse rectus abdominis muscle

330
Q

TVH

A

Total Vaginal Hysterectomy

331
Q

BPH

A

benign prostatic hyperplasia

332
Q

GU

A

Genitourinary

333
Q

GC

A

Gonorrhea

334
Q

cadidiasis

A

vaginal fungal infection caused by Candida ablicans; characterized by a curdy or cheeselike discharge and itching

335
Q

cervicitis

A

inflammation of the uterine cervix

336
Q

ectopic pregnancy

A

implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity

337
Q

endomentriosis

A

presence of endomentrial tissue outside the uterine cavity

338
Q

fibroid

A

benign neoplasm in the uterus that is composed largely of fibrous tissue

339
Q

leukorrhea

A

which discharge from the vagina

340
Q

oligomenorrhea

A

scanty or infrequent menstrual flow

341
Q

PIH pregnancy induced hypertension

A

potentially life threatening; happens after week 20; edema and protein uria

342
Q

pyosalpinx

A

pus in the fallopian tube

343
Q

trichomoniasis

A

protozoal infestation of the vagina, urethra or prostate

344
Q

anorchism

A

congenital absence of one or both testes

345
Q

balanitis

A

inflammation of the skin covering the glas penis

346
Q

cryptorchidism

A

failure of one or both testicles to descent

347
Q

epispadias

A

congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the upper side of the penis

348
Q

hypospadias

A

Congenital defect in which the male urethra opens on undersurface of the penis

349
Q

phimosis

A

stenosis or narrowness of the preputial orifice so that the foreskin cannot be pushed back

350
Q

genital warts

A

warts in the genitalia caused by HPV

351
Q

gonorrhea

A

contagious bacterial infection that most commonly affects the genitourinary tract and occasionally the pharynx or rectum

352
Q

herpers genitalis

A

infection in females and males of the genital and anorectal skin and mucosa with herpes virus type 2

353
Q

syphilis

A

infections chronic STD characterized by lesions that change to a chancre and may involve any organ or tissue

354
Q

amniocentesis

A

obstetric procedure that involves surgical puncture of the amniotic sac and under ultrasound guidance to remove amniotic fluid

355
Q

hysterosalpingography

A

radiography of the uterus and oviducts after injection of a contrast medium

356
Q

laparoscopy

A

visual exam of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope through one or more small incisions in the abdominal wall

357
Q

mammography

A

radiography of breast

358
Q

papanicolau PAP test

A

microscopic analysis of cells taken from the cervix and vaginal to detect the presence of cancer

359
Q

Digital rectal examination DRE

A

examination of the prostate gland by finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum

360
Q

Prostate specific antigen PSA test

A

blood test to screen for prostate cancer

361
Q

cerclage

A

obstertic procedure in which a nonabsorbably sutrue is used for holding the cervix closed to prevent spontaneious abortion

362
Q

dilation and curettage D&C

A

surgical procedure that widens the cervical canal so that the endometrium of the uterus can be scraped

363
Q

hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

A

surgical removal of a uterus, a fallopian tube and a ovary

364
Q

lumpectomy

A

excision of a small primary breast tumor and some of the normal tissue around it

365
Q

mastecomy

A

complete or partial excision of one or both breasts, most commonaly preformed to remove a malignant tumor

366
Q

transurethral resection of the prostate TURP

A

surgical procedure to relieve obstruction casued by benign prostatic hyperplasia by insertion of a resctoscope into the penis and through the urethra to chip away at prostatic tissue

367
Q

gonadotropin

A

hormonal preparation used to increase sperm count

368
Q

-dipsia

A

thrist

369
Q

-trophy

A

development/nourishment

370
Q

ACTH

A

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

371
Q

ACTH Target Organ

A

Adrenal Cortex

372
Q

ACTH function

A

promotes secretions of some hormones by adrenal cortex, esp cortisol

373
Q

ACTH disorder

A

hyposecretion is rare

hypersecretion causes Cushing Disease

374
Q

FSH

A

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

375
Q

FSH Target Organ

A

Ovaries and Testes

376
Q

FSH Function

A

stimulate egg production/increase estrogen

stimulate sperm prodction

377
Q

FSH Disorder

A

Hyposecretion causes failure of sexual maturation

hypersecretion has no known effects

378
Q

GH

A

Growth Hormone

Somatotropin

379
Q

GH Target Organ

A

Bone cartilage, liver, muscle, and other tissues

380
Q

GH function

A

stimulates somatic growth

381
Q

GH Disorder

A

HYPO causes dwarfism

HYPER causes gigantism or acromeagaly

382
Q

LH

A

luteninizing Hormone

383
Q

LH Target Organ

A

Ovaries and Testies

384
Q

LH Function

A

promotes ovulation, stiumlates estrogen and progesterone; in males promotion of testosterone

385
Q

LH Disorders

A

HYPO failure of sexual maturation

HYPER No known effects

386
Q

Prolactin Organ/function

A

Breast, promotes lactation

387
Q

Prolactin Disorders

A

HYPO poor lactation

HYPER galactorhhea

388
Q

TSH

A

Thyroid stimulating hormone

389
Q

TSH organ

A

Thyroid gland

390
Q

TSH function

A

stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormone

391
Q

TSH disorder

A 
HYPO cretinism (infants) myxedema (adults)
HYPER Graves Disease
392
Q

ADH

A

Antidiuretic Hormone

393
Q

ADH Target organ

A

Kidney

394
Q

ADH function

A

increases water reabsorption

395
Q

Oxytocin Organ and Function

A

Uterus-stimulates uterine contractions, initiates labor

Breasts-promotes milk secretion from the mammary glands

396
Q

Calcitonin

A

Regulates calcium levels. secreted when calcium levels are high

397
Q

T4 and T3

A

Thyroxine and triiodothryronine

398
Q

T4 and T3 functions

A

Increases energy production from all food types

increases rate of protein synthesis

399
Q

Glucocorticoids

A

Body cells, promote gluconeogenesis, regulate metabolism of carbs, proteins and fats

400
Q

Mineralocorticoids

A

Kidneys, increase blood levels of sodium and decrease blood levels of potassium

401
Q

Epinephrine and norepinephrine

A

sympathetic nervous system increase metabolic rate and heart rate and raise blood pressure

402
Q

cerebr/o

A

cerebrum

403
Q

encephal

A

brain

404
Q

gli/o

A

glue; neuroglial tissue

405
Q

mening/o

A

meninges (membranes covering brain and spinal cord)

406
Q

meningi/o

A

meninges

407
Q

myel/o

A

bone marrow

408
Q

neur/o

A

nerve

409
Q

-paresis

A

partial paralysis

410
Q

-phasia

A

speech

411
Q

-plegia

A

paralysis

412
Q

ADH

A

antidiuretic hormone

413
Q

BG

A

Blood Glucose

414
Q

BS

A

Blood sugar

415
Q

GH

A

growth hormone

416
Q

HRT

A

Hormone Replacement threapy

417
Q

CNS

A

central nervous system

418
Q

AP

A

Anteroposterior

419
Q

PA

A

posteroanterior

420
Q

Addison Disease

A

Uncommon chronic disorder caused by deficiency of cortical hormones that results when the adrenal cortex is damaged or atrophied

421
Q

Cushing Syndrome

A

Cluster of symptoms cause by excessive amount of cortisol or ACTH in the blood

422
Q

diabetes mellitus DM

A

chronic metabolic disorder of impaired carbohydrate, protein and fate metabolism due to insufficient production of insulin

423
Q

Type 1 diabetes

A

ubrupt in onset, failure of pancreas to produce insulin

424
Q

type 2 diabetes

A

gradual in onset, results from the deficiency in production of insulin or resistance to the action of insulin by the body’s cells

425
Q

exophthalmos

A

abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

426
Q

Graves disease

A

mulitsystem autoimmune disorder that involves growth of the thyroid associated with nypersecretion of thyroxine

427
Q

insulinoma

A

tumor of the islets of langerhans

428
Q

myxedema

A

advancded hypothroidism, causing edema and increased blood volume and increased blood pressure

429
Q

obesity

A

20% or above ideal body weight

430
Q

morbid obesity

A

BMI of 40 or greater (100+lbs over ideal)

431
Q

panhypopituitarism

A

total pituitary impairment that brings about a progressive and general loss of hormone activity

432
Q

pheochromocytoma

A

small chromaffin cell tumor, usually located in the adrenal medulla

433
Q

pituitarism

A

any disorder of the pituitary gland and its function

434
Q

Alzheimer disease

A

chronic organic mental disorder that is a progressive form of a presenile dementia caused by atrophy of the frontal and occipital lobes of the brain

435
Q

Epilepsy

A

disorder affecting the CNS that is characterized by recurring seizures

436
Q

huntington Chorea

A

hereditary nervous disorder caused by the progressive loss of brain cells leading to bizarre involuntary dancelike movements

437
Q

hydrocephalus

A

cranial enlargement caused by accumlation of fluid within the ventricles of the brain

438
Q

MS multiple sclerosis

A

progressive degenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by inflammation, hardening, and loss of myelin throughout the spinal cord and brain, which produces weakness and other muscle symptoms

439
Q

neuroblastoma

A

malignant tumor composed principally of cells resembling neuroblasts

440
Q

palsy

A

partial or complete loss of motor function

441
Q

Bell Palsy

A

facial paralysis on one side of the face because of inflammation of a facial nerve

442
Q

cerebral palsy

A

bilateral, symmetrical, nonprogressive motor dysfunction and partial paralysis caused by damage to the cerebrum during gestation or birth trauma but can be hereditary

443
Q

parkinson disease

A

progressive, degenerative neurological disorder affecting the portion of the brain resposible for controlling movement

444
Q

poliomyelitis

A

infammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord caused by a virus

445
Q

seizure

A

convulsion or other clinically detectable event caused by sudden discharge of electrical activity in the brain

446
Q

spina bifida

A

congenital neural tube defect characterized by incomplete colosre of the spinal canal through which the spinal cord and menninges may or may not protrude

447
Q

transient ischemic attack

A

temporary interference with blood supply to the brain lasting fa few minutes to a few hours

448
Q

MRI magnetic resonance imaging

A

radiographic technique that uses electromagnetic energy to produce multiplanar cross sectional images of the body

449
Q

RAIU Radio active Iodine Uptake Test

A

imagin procedure that measures levels of radioactivity in the thryroid after oral or IV administraion of a radioactive iodine

450
Q

CSF Cerebrospinal Fluid analysis

A

CSF obtained via lumbar puncture is evaluated for clarity and color, cells and proteins

451
Q

lumbar puncture

A

insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space of the spinal column at the level of the fourth intervetebral space to withdraw cerebral spinal fluid

452
Q

PET

A

Positron emission tomography

453
Q

PET Positron emission tomography

A

Radiographic technique combining computer tomography with radio pharmaceuticals that produces a cross sectional image of the body to revel areas where the material is being metabolized vs deficiency of metabolized

454
Q

adrenalectomy

A

surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands

455
Q

craniotomy

A

surgical procedure that creates an opening in the skull to gain access to the brain

456
Q

thalamotomy

A

partial destruction of the thalamus to treat psychosis or intractable pain

457
Q

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

A

oral administration or injection of synthetic hormones to correct a deficiency in such hormones

458
Q

fasci/o

A

band, fascia (fibrous membrane supporting and separating muscles

459
Q

fibr/o

A

fiber

460
Q

leiomy/o

A

smooth muscle

461
Q

-asthenia

A

weakness, debility

462
Q

-rrhaphy

A

suture

463
Q

-sarcoma

A

malignant tumor of connective tissue

464
Q

Flexion/Extension

A

bending and extension of a limb

465
Q

abduction/adduction

A

movement away from and toward body

466
Q

rotation

A

circular movement around an axis

467
Q

pronation/supination

A

turning had to a palm down or palm up position

468
Q

dorsifilexion/plantar flexion

A

bending the foot or toes upward or downward

469
Q

spondyl/o

A

vertebra

470
Q

calcane/o

A

calcaneum (heel bone)

471
Q

patell/o

A

kneecap/patella

472
Q

radi/o

A

radiation, xray; radius lower arm bone, thumside)

473
Q

tibi/o

A

tibia larger bone of lower leg

474
Q

ankyl/o

A

stiffness, bent crooked

475
Q

arthr/o

A

joint

476
Q

chondr/o

A

cartilage

477
Q

lamin/o

A

lamina

478
Q

myel/o

A

bone marrow

479
Q

-desis

A

binding, fixation

480
Q

physis

A

growth

481
Q

HNP

A

herniated nucleus pulposus

482
Q

AIDS

A

acquired immune deficiency syndrom

483
Q

Orth, Ortho

A

orthopedics

484
Q

THR

A

total hip replacement

485
Q

CTS

A

carpal tunnel syndrome

486
Q

muscular dystrophy

A

group of hereditary diseases characterized by gradual atrophy and weakness of muscle tissue

487
Q

myasthenia gravis MG

A

autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by severe muscular weakness and progressive fatigue

488
Q

sprain

A

trauma to ta joint that causes injury to the surrounding ligament accompanied by pain and disability

489
Q

strain

A

trauma to a muscle from over use or excessive forcible stretch

490
Q

talipes equinovarus

A

congenital deformity of the food also called club foot

491
Q

tendinitis

A

inflammation of a tendon

492
Q

torticollis

A

spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles causing stiffness and twisting of the neck, wryneck

493
Q

CTS carpal tunnel syndrome

A

pain or numbness resulting from compression of the medial nerve within the carpal tunnel

494
Q

contracture

A

fibroisis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle or joint capsule that prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint

495
Q

crepitation

A

grating sound made by the movement of bone ends rubbing together

496
Q

Ewing Sarcoma

A

malignant tumor that develops from bone marrow, usually in long bones or the pelvis

497
Q

gout

A

hereditary metabolic disease that is a form of acute arthritis, characterized by excessive uric acid in the blood and around the joints

498
Q

herniated disk

A

herniation or rupture of the nucleus pulposus between two vertebrae

499
Q

osteoporosis

A

decrease in bone density with an increase in porosity causing bones to become brittle and increasing the risk of fractures

500
Q

Paget Disease

A

skeletal disease affecting elderly people that causes chronic inflammation of bones, resulting in thickening and softening of bones and bowing of long bones

501
Q

RA

A

chronic systemic inflammatory disease affecting the synovial membranes of multiple joints

502
Q

subluxation

A

partial or complete disclocation

503
Q

sequestrum

A

fragment of a necrosed bone that has become separated from surrounding tissue

504
Q

ankylosing spondylitis

A

chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin that firsts affects the spine and characterized by fusion and loss of mobility of two or more vertebrae

505
Q

kyphosis

A

increased curvature of the throacic region of the vertebral column, leading to ta humpback posture; also called hunchback

506
Q

lordosis

A

forward curature of the lumbar region, leads to swayback

507
Q

scoliosis

A

abnormal sideward curvature of the spine

508
Q

spondylolisthesis

A

partical forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one below it

509
Q

arthrocentesis

A

puncture of a joint space with a needle to remover fluid

510
Q

rheunmatoid factor

A

blood test to detect the presence of the rheumatiod factor

511
Q

arthroplasty

A

surgical reconstruction of a painful degenerated joint to restore movement

512
Q

blephar/o

A

eyelid

513
Q

conjuctive/o

A

conjuctiva

514
Q

choroid/o

A

choroid

515
Q

corne/o

A

cornea

516
Q

cor/o

A

pupil

517
Q

core/o

A

pupil

518
Q

pupill/o

A

pupil

519
Q

dacry/o

A

tear, lacrimal apparatus

520
Q

dlacrim/o

A

tear, lacrimal apparatus

521
Q

dipl/o

A

double

522
Q

irid/o

A

iris

523
Q

kerat/o

A

horny tissue; hard; cornea

524
Q

ocul/o

A

eye

525
Q

ophthalm/o

A

eye

526
Q

opt/o

A

eye, vision

527
Q

retin/o

A

retina

528
Q

scler/o

A

hardening; sclera

529
Q

opia

A

vision

530
Q

opsia

A

vision

531
Q

-ptosis

A

prolapse, downward displacement

532
Q

-tropia

A

turning

533
Q

acous/o

A

hearing

534
Q

audi/o

A

hearing

535
Q

myring/o

A

tympanic membrane (ear drum)

536
Q

typman/0

A

ear drum

537
Q

ot/o

A

ear

538
Q

salping/o

A

tube

539
Q

-acusis

A

hearing

540
Q

achromatopsia

A

congenital deficiency in color preception/ color blindness

541
Q

astigmatism

A

defective curvature of the cornea and lens

542
Q

cataract

A

degenerative disease in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively cloudy

543
Q

conjunctiveitis

A

inflammation of the conjunctiva that can be cause by bacteria, allergy, irritation or a foreign body; pinkeye

544
Q

diabetic retinopathy

A

retinal damage marked by aneurysmal dilation and bleeding of blood vessels or the formation of new blood vessels causing visual changes.

545
Q

glaucoma

A

condition in which the aqueous humor fails to drain and accumulates in the anterior chamber of the eye causing evlevated pressure

546
Q

hordeloum

A

small purulent inflammatory infection of a sebacceous gland of the eyelid; sty

547
Q

macular degeneration

A

breakdown of the tissues in the macula, resuling in a loss of central vision

548
Q

photophobia

A

unusual intolerance and sensitivity to light

549
Q

strabismus

A

muscular eye disorder in which the eyes turn from the normal position so that they can deviate in different directions

550
Q

acoustic neuroma

A

benign tumor that develops from the 8th CN and grows within the auditory canal

551
Q

Meniere Disease

A

rare disorder of unknown etiology within the labyrinth of the inner ear that can lead to a progressive loss of hearing

552
Q

Otitis media (OM)

A

inflammation of the middle ear

553
Q

otosclerosis

A

progressive deafness due to ossification in the bony labyrinth of the inner ear

554
Q

tinnitus

A

ringing in the ear

555
Q

tonometry

A

procedure used to detect glaucoma

556
Q

visual acuity test

A

standard eye test

557
Q

audiometry

A

test that measures hearing acuity at various frequencies

558
Q

otoscopy

A

visual exam of the external auditory canal and ear drum

559
Q

Rinne Test

A

Hearing test performed with a vibrating tuning fork

560
Q

radi/o

A

radiation, xray; radius lower arm bone, thumside)

561
Q

ankyl/o

A

stiffness, bent crooked

562
Q

arthr/o

A

joint

563
Q

chondr/o

A

cartilage

564
Q

lamin/o

A

lamina

565
Q

myel/o

A

bone marrow

566
Q

orth/o

A

straight

567
Q

physis

A

growth

568
Q

HNP

A

herniated nucleus pulposus

569
Q

muscular dystrophy

A

group of hereditary diseases characterized by gradual atrophy and weakness of muscle tissue

570
Q

myasthenia gravis MG

A

autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by severe muscular weakness and progressive fatigue

571
Q

rotator cuff injuries

A

injuries to the capsule of the shoulder joint which is reinforced by muscles and tendons

572
Q

sprain

A

trauma to ta joint that causes injury to the surrounding ligament accompanied by pain and disability

573
Q

strain

A

trauma to a muscle from over use or excessive forcible stretch

574
Q

talipes equinovarus

A

congenital deformity of the food also called club foot

575
Q

torticollis

A

spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles causing stiffness and twisting of the neck, wryneck

576
Q

CTS carpal tunnel syndrome

A

pain or numbness resulting from compression of the medial nerve within the carpal tunnel

577
Q

contracture

A

fibroisis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle or joint capsule that prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint

578
Q

crepitation

A

grating sound made by the movement of bone ends rubbing together

579
Q

Ewing Sarcoma

A

malignant tumor that develops from bone marrow, usually in long bones or the pelvis

580
Q

gout

A

hereditary metabolic disease that is a form of acute arthritis, characterized by excessive uric acid in the blood and around the joints

581
Q

herniated disk

A

herniation or rupture of the nucleus pulposus between two vertebrae

582
Q

osteoporosis

A

decrease in bone density with an increase in porosity causing bones to become brittle and increasing the risk of fractures

583
Q

Paget Disease

A

skeletal disease affecting elderly people that causes chronic inflammation of bones, resulting in thickening and softening of bones and bowing of long bones

584
Q

RA

A

chronic systemic inflammatory disease affecting the synovial membranes of multiple joints

585
Q

subluxation

A

partial or complete disclocation

586
Q

sequestrum

A

fragment of a necrosed bone that has become separated from surrounding tissue

587
Q

ankylosing spondylitis

A

chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin that firsts affects the spine and characterized by fusion and loss of mobility of two or more vertebrae

588
Q

kyphosis

A

increased curvature of the throacic region of the vertebral column, leading to ta humpback posture; also called hunchback

589
Q

lordosis

A

forward curature of the lumbar region, leads to swayback

590
Q

scoliosis

A

abnormal sideward curvature of the spine

591
Q

spondylolisthesis

A

partical forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one below it

592
Q

arthrocentesis

A

puncture of a joint space with a needle to remover fluid

593
Q

rheunmatoid factor

A

blood test to detect the presence of the rheumatiod factor

594
Q

arthroplasty

A

surgical reconstruction of a painful degenerated joint to restore movement

595
Q

blephar/o

A

eyelid

596
Q

conjuctive/o

A

conjuctiva

597
Q

choroid/o

A

choroid

598
Q

corne/o

A

cornea

599
Q

cor/o

A

pupil

600
Q

core/o

A

pupil

601
Q

dacry/o

A

tear, lacrimal apparatus

602
Q

dlacrim/o

A

tear, lacrimal apparatus

603
Q

dipl/o

A

double

604
Q

irid/o

A

iris

605
Q

kerat/o

A

horny tissue; hard; cornea

606
Q

ocul/o

A

eye

607
Q

ophthalm/o

A

eye

608
Q

opt/o

A

eye, vision

609
Q

retin/o

A

retina

610
Q

scler/o

A

hardening; sclera

611
Q

opia

A

vision

612
Q

opsia

A

vision

613
Q

-ptosis

A

prolapse, downward displacement

614
Q

-tropia

A

turning

615
Q

acous/o

A

hearing

616
Q

audi/o

A

hearing

617
Q

audit/o

A

hearing

618
Q

myring/o

A

tympanic membrane (ear drum)

619
Q

typman/0

A

ear drum

620
Q

ot/o

A

ear

621
Q

salping/o

A

tube

622
Q

-acusis

A

hearing

623
Q

achromatopsia

A

congenital deficiency in color preception/ color blindness

624
Q

astigmatism

A

defective curvature of the cornea and lens

625
Q

cataract

A

degenerative disease in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively cloudy

626
Q

conjunctiveitis

A

inflammation of the conjunctiva that can be cause by bacteria, allergy, irritation or a foreign body; pinkeye

627
Q

diabetic retinopathy

A

retinal damage marked by aneurysmal dilation and bleeding of blood vessels or the formation of new blood vessels causing visual changes.

628
Q

glaucoma

A

condition in which the aqueous humor fails to drain and accumulates in the anterior chamber of the eye causing evlevated pressure

629
Q

hordeloum

A

small purulent inflammatory infection of a sebacceous gland of the eyelid; sty

630
Q

macular degeneration

A

breakdown of the tissues in the macula, resuling in a loss of central vision

631
Q

photophobia

A

unusual intolerance and sensitivity to light

632
Q

retinal detachment

A

separation of the retina from the choroid which disrupts vision and results in blindness if not repaired

633
Q

strabismus

A

muscular eye disorder in which the eyes turn from the normal position so that they can deviate in different directions

634
Q

acoustic neuroma

A

benign tumor that develops from the 8th CN and grows within the auditory canal

635
Q

hearing loss

A

decreased ability to perceive sounds compared to what the individual or examiner would regard as normal

636
Q

Meniere Disease

A

rare disorder of unknown etiology within the labyrinth of the inner ear that can lead to a progressive loss of hearing

637
Q

Otitis media (OM)

A

inflammation of the middle ear

638
Q

otosclerosis

A

progressive deafness due to ossification in the bony labyrinth of the inner ear

639
Q

presbycusis

A

impairment of hearing that results from the aging process

640
Q

tonometry

A

procedure used to detect glaucoma

641
Q

visual acuity test

A

standard eye test

642
Q

audiometry

A

test that measures hearing acuity at various frequencies

643
Q

otoscopy

A

visual exam of the external auditory canal and ear drum

644
Q

Rinne Test

A

Hearing test performed with a vibrating tuning fork

TCM (12 decks)

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