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S1: Adult Health > New Terms > Flashcards

New Terms Flashcards

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Atelectasis

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Collapsed lung caused by deflation of alveoli or part of lung

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Urinary stasis

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Urinary retention

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Renal calculi

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Kidney stones

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Kyphosis

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Curvature of spine (hunchback) common with aging

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Lordosis

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Curvature of spine (swayback)

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Xerosis

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Dry skin

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Actinic lentigo

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Age spots / liver spots / sun spots

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EMG

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Electromyography: test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles

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arthrodesis

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surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion of the adjacent bones

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Pyrexia / pyremic

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Fever

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