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HOSA: Med Term > Overview of Body > Flashcards

Overview of Body Flashcards

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define DIAGNOSIS

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identification of disease

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define ACUTE

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rapid onset, severe course, relatively short duration

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define DISEASE

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condition in which at least 1 body part not functioning normally

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define DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

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attempt to determine which disease of many

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differential diagnosis is also called what

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rule out

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define CHRONIC

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long duration, controlled but rarely cured

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define EPONYM

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disease/structure/operation/procedure named after person who discovered/described it first

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define SYNDROME

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set of signs & symptoms together part of specific disease process

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define REMISSION

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temporary/partial/complete disappearance of symptoms w/o cure

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define PROGNOSIS

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prediction of probable course/outcome

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define ACRONYM

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word from initial letter of major parts of term

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describe INFECTION

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invasion of body by pathogenic organism; localized or system; s/s: malaise, chills & fever, redness, heat & swelling, exudate from wound

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describe MALAISE

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feeling of general discomfort/uneasiness; gen 1st symptom of infection/disease

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define EXUDATE

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any fluid leaking from infected wound

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describe INFLAMMATION

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localized response to injury/destruction of tissues; s/s: erythema, hyperthermia, edema, pain

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define LACERATION

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torn/jagged/accidental wound or cut

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define LESION

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pathologic change of tissue bc injury/disease

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define VIRAL

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pertaining to virus

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define PAROXYSMAL

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sudden/spasm like

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define CONVALESCENCE

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period of gradual recovery after illness/injury

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define DEBILITATING

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weakening/fatiguing effect

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define ENDOGENOUS

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injury/condition origin inside body

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define EPIDEMIC

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sudden, widespread outbreak of disease

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define EXOGENOUS

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injury/condition origin outside body

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define HYPERSENSITIVITY

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immune has exaggerated response to antigen

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define IATROGENIC

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infection/disease from complication of intervention

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define IMMUNOLOGICAL

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reaction between antibody & antigen

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define ISCHEMIC

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condition from temporary deficiency in blood to organ/tissue

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define NEOPLASTIC

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new, abnormal growth either benign/malignant

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define PANDEMIC

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disease spread over most of world

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define PROPHYLAXIS

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for prevention

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define HIGH FOWLER’S POSITION

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sit w/head elevated 75-90 degrees w/knees raised slightly; eating, oral care, xrays, breathing treatment

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define KNEE-CHEST POSITION

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facedown resting on knees & chest; rectal & pelvic exams

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describe LATERAL POSITION

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lying on side (gen left); recovery, prevent pressure on inferior vena cava in labor; prevent vomit aspiration

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define LOW FOWLER’S POSITION

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semi-sitting w/head elevated 15-30 degrees w/knees raised slightly; rest & relieve pressure off hips & shoulders

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define SEMI-FOWLER’S POSITION

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semi-sitting w/head elevated 30-45 degrees & knees bent for comfort; rest during birth & lung expansion

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define SIMS’ POSITION

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lie on side w/1 hip & knee straight & other flexed @ hip & knee; rectal exam

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define OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

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study of ears, nose, & throat

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define OTOLARYNGOLOGY

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study of ears & larynx

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define LITHOTOMY

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position of female on back w/feet & legs in stirrups

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define PALPATION

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hands feel texture, size, consistency, & location

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define FISTULA

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abnormal passageway to body surface

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cause: fistula

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surgery, injury, abscess drain

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define ATRESIA

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congenital absence/narrowing of opening/passage

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define FLUOROSCOPY

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continuous xrays show flow of contrast/direct interventions

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define SUPPORATION

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formation of pus

47
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anterior vs ventral

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anterior = head end
ventral = belly

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posterior vs dorsal

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posterior = tail end
dorsal = back

49
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Describe STEM CELLS

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undifferentiated cells able to renew themselves longer than other cells; can be transformed into specialized cells

50
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adult stem cells are also called

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somatic stem cells

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Define ADULT STEM CELLS

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stem cells w/primary function of repairing & maintaining tissue they are in

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describe EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS

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able to form any adult cell; more primitive than adult so don’t need perfect match for transplant; found in blood in umbilical cord & placenta

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define STEM CELL THERAPY

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stem cells harvested from hematopoietic tissue of bone marrow

54
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stem cell therapy is also called what

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regnerative medicine

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define GENES

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fundamental physical & functional unit of heredity

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define GENOME

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complete set of genetic information of organism

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define SOMATIC CELL

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any body cell except gametes

58
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gene disorders are also called what

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hereditary disease

59
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describe DOWN SYNDROME

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3rd copy of 21st chromosome; characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, developmental delays, physical abnormalities

60
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down syndrome is also called what

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trisomy 21

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cause: Fragile X syndrome

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changes in MRI gene (that makes protein for brain development)

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describe FRAGILE X SYNDROME

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X chromosome unstable & breaks; developmental delays, learning disabilities, & behavior problems

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describe HUNTINGTON’s DISEASE

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nerve degeneration w/symptoms midlife; uncontrolled movements, loss of mental abilities, psychiatric disorders

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cause: Huntington’s disease

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weird gene produces protein huntingtin

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describe MARGAN SYNDROME

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affects connective tissue everywhere; tall, slender, disproportionately long arms/legs/fingers

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define MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

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group of genetic disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness & degeneration

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describe PHENYLKETONURIA

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missing digestive enzyme to counter phenylalanine –> increase phenylalanine in blood; manageable w/careful dietary supervision; developmental delays & intellectual disabilities

68
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cause: Phenylketonuria

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2 mutated genes prevent processing of phenylalanine

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define ASTROCYTE

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star shaped cell

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define CYTOLEMMA

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cell membrane

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define FIBRINOLYSIS

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destruction of fibers

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define FIBROBLAST

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fiber-forming cell

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define HEMATOCYTOBLAST

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cell where blood cells develop

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define STYLOID

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resembling pole/stake

75
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define EPITHELIUM

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specialized epithelial cells forming epidermis & surface layer of mucous membranes

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define ENDOTHELIUM

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specialized epithelial lining blood & lymph vessels, body cavities, glands & organs

77
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give an example of dense connective tissue

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bones & cartilage

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define LOOSE TISSUES

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holds organs in place & bind tissue

79
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describe APLASIA

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defective development/congenital absence of organ/tissue; doesn’t grow normally

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Describe HYPOPLASIA

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under development of organ/tissue; gen bc deficiency of # of cells

81
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Describe ANAPLASIA

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change in structure & orientation of cells; characteristic of most cancerous tumors

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define DYSPLASIA

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abnormal development; growth & presence of abnormal cells

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Define HYPERPLASIA

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increase # of cells; normal (pregnancy) or precancerous

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define HYPERTROPHY

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increase size but not # of cells

85
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define ETIOLOGY

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study of cause of disease/abnormal conditions

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define PATHOGEN

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disease producing microorganism

87
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define CONTAMINATION

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pathogen is possibly present

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define BLOODBORNE TRANSMISSION

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spread via infected bodily fluids; must enter blood stream

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define VECTOR-BORNE

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insect bite

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define ENDEMIC

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ongoing presence of disease in group/area

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define ORGANIC DISORDER

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symptoms are detectable physical changes

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define FUNCTIONAL DISORDER

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physical symptoms but not disease/organic cause indentified

93
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functional disorder is also called

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non-organic disorder

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define IATROGENIC ILLNESS

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unfavorable response to prescribed treatment

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define IDIOPATHIC DISEASE

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any disease w/o known cause

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define INFECTIOUS DISEASE

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cause is living pathogenic organism

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define NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION

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hospital-acquired infection

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describe METABOLIC SYNDROME

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characteristics/risk factors for heart disease, stroke, & type 2 diabetes; high BP, central adiposity, high insulin, high cholesterol & triglyceride

99
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development disorder is also called what

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birth defect

HOSA: Med Term (20 decks)

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