Medicine Flashcards
1
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Define lesion
A
General term for abnormality of an area of tissue in the body.
2
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Infarction
A
Necrosis caused by a loss of blood supply.
3
Q
Infarct
A
A lesion caused by an infarction.
4
Q
Embolus
A
Any detached material traveling through the vascular system that can cause a blockage.
5
Q
Colloid
A
A solution containing insoluble particles 1-1000nm in diameter that does not settle to the bottom
6
Q
What is the symbol for medicine and what is it often confused with?
A
The Rod of Asclepius is the symbol of medicine after the Greek god, and consists of a single snake wound around a staff, but is often confused with the caduceus, the staff of Hermes, which has two snakes and wings
