Parenchyma-Quadriplegia 176-200 Flashcards

1
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Inflammation involving the folds of tissue around the fingernail

A

Paronychia

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2
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Inflammation of the parotid gland

A

Parotitis

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3
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Branch of medicine that looks at abnormal changes in cells & tissues which signal disease.

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Pathology

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4
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Inflammation of the 2 layers of the thin, saclike membrane that surrounds the heart

A

Pericarditis

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5
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Fibrous sac enclosing the heart & the roots of the great vessels

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Pericardium

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6
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Specialized connective tissue covering all bones & having none forming potentialities

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Periosteum

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7
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Any cell that ingests microorganism a or other cells & foreign particles, such as a macrophage, microphage, or monocyte

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Phagocyte

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8
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Sore throat; inflammation of the pharynx

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Pharyngitis

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9
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Abnormal visual intolerance to light; fear of light

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Photophobia

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10
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Gland located at base of the brain that produces a number of hormones, including those that regulate growth & reproductive functions

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Pituitary

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11
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Placenta is abnormally placed, & partially or totally covers the cervix

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Placenta previa

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12
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Surgical removal of all or part of a lung

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Pneumonectomy

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13
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Excessive or abnormal thirst

A

Polydipsia

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14
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Distinguishing cells of a gland or organ, contained in & supported by the stroma

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Parenchyma

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15
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Inflammation of several peripheral nerves simultaneously

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Polyneuritis

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16
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Presence of supernumerary nipples

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Polythelia

17
Q

Hearing loss occurring w/ age

A

Presbycusis

18
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Inability of eye to focus sharply on nearby objects

A

Presbyopia

19
Q

Pain in the prostate

A

Prostatodynia

20
Q

Itching

A

Pruritus

21
Q

Noncontagious inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurring reddish patches covered w/ silvery scales

A

Psoriasis

22
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Inflammation of kidney & upper urinary tract that usually results from Noncontagious bacterial infection of the bladder

A

Pyelonephritis

23
Q

Plastic operation on renal pelvis

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Pyeloplasty

24
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Thickening of the layer of the gastric musculature encircling the gastroduodenal junction

A

Pyloric sphincter

25
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Paralysis of all 4 limbs

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Quadriplegia