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
Presence of supernumerary nipples
Polythelia
Hearing loss occurring w/ age
Presbycusis
Inability of eye to focus sharply on nearby objects
Presbyopia
Pain in the prostate
Prostatodynia
Itching
Pruritus
Noncontagious inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurring reddish patches covered w/ silvery scales
Psoriasis
Inflammation of kidney & upper urinary tract that usually results from Noncontagious bacterial infection of the bladder
Pyelonephritis
Plastic operation on renal pelvis
Pyeloplasty
Thickening of the layer of the gastric musculature encircling the gastroduodenal junction
Pyloric sphincter
Paralysis of all 4 limbs
Quadriplegia
