Parenchyma-Quadriplegia 176-200 Flashcards
Inflammation involving the folds of tissue around the fingernail
Paronychia
Inflammation of the parotid gland
Parotitis
Branch of medicine that looks at abnormal changes in cells & tissues which signal disease.
Pathology
Inflammation of the 2 layers of the thin, saclike membrane that surrounds the heart
Pericarditis
Fibrous sac enclosing the heart & the roots of the great vessels
Pericardium
Specialized connective tissue covering all bones & having none forming potentialities
Periosteum
Any cell that ingests microorganism a or other cells & foreign particles, such as a macrophage, microphage, or monocyte
Phagocyte
Sore throat; inflammation of the pharynx
Pharyngitis
Abnormal visual intolerance to light; fear of light
Photophobia
Gland located at base of the brain that produces a number of hormones, including those that regulate growth & reproductive functions
Pituitary
Placenta is abnormally placed, & partially or totally covers the cervix
Placenta previa
Surgical removal of all or part of a lung
Pneumonectomy
Excessive or abnormal thirst
Polydipsia
Distinguishing cells of a gland or organ, contained in & supported by the stroma
Parenchyma
Inflammation of several peripheral nerves simultaneously
Polyneuritis