New Language / Pathology

Question 1

Fistula

Answer 1

An abnormal opening or passage between two organs or between an organ and the surface of the body. Fistulas may be caused by injury, infection, or inflammation, or may be created during surgery

Question 2

Hemiparesis

Answer 2

Muscle weakness or partial paralysis on one side of the body that can affect the arms, legs and facial muscles.

Question 3

Soft tissues

Answer 3

Soft tissues connect, support, and surround the different body organs. They can be found in most parts of the body. Soft tissues include fat, muscle, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, tendons, and other fibrous tissues.

Question 4

Petechiae

Answer 4

Petechiae are tiny spots of bleeding under the skin or in the mucous membranes (mouth or eyelids). They are purple, red or brown dots, each about the size of a pinpoint. They’re not raised or bumpy.

Question 5

Leukocoria

Answer 5

’ Leukocoria is an abnormal pupillary reflex more clearly seen after mydriasis or photography. It is often the first sign of a range of serious intraocular disorders, including congenital cataracts, Coats disease, retinoblastoma, retinopathy of prematurity, toxocariasis, Norrie disease, and retrolental fibroplasia

Question 6

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Question 7

Strain

Answer 7

Pulled muscle

Question 8

Strain

Answer 8

A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that connects bones and joints.

Question 9

Entrapment neuropathy

Answer 9

is a condition in which a nerve becomes compressed, or entrapped, between two other structures in the body. Usually, the nerve is compressed between a ligament and a bone. Repetitive motion can cause the ligament and bone to press or rub against the nerve.

Question 10

Lithotomy

Answer 10

Lithotomy from Greek for “lithos” (stone) and “tomos” (cut), is a surgical method for removal of calculi, stones formed inside certain organs, such as the urinary tract (kidney stones), bladder (bladder stones), and gallbladder (gallstones), that cannot exit naturally through the urinary system or biliary trac

Question 11

Caustic

Answer 11

Able to burn/ corrode

Question 12

Parkinson’s disease

Answer 12

Parkinson’s disease is a condition where a part of your brain deteriorates, causing more severe symptoms over time. While this condition is best known for how it affects muscle control, balance and movement, it can also cause a wide range of other effects on your senses, thinking ability, mental health and more.

Question 13

Lung abscess

Answer 13

A lung abscess is a localized collection of pus within the lung parenchyma, characterized by cavities larger than 2 cm that contain necrotic debris or fluid due to microbial infection.

Question 14

Peribrinchial cuffing

Answer 14

Peribronchial cuffing, also referred to as peribronchial thickening or bronchial wall thickening, is a radiologic sign which occurs when excess fluid or mucus buildup in the small airway passages of the lung causes localized patches of atelectasis (lung collapse).