Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Atrophy
A
Wasting away of muscle tissue.
2
Q
Fasciitis
A
Inflammation of the fascia.
3
Q
Leiomyoma
A
Benign tumor of smooth muscle.
4
Q
Leiomyosarcoma
A
Malignant tumor of smooth muscle.
5
Q
Myalgia
A
Muscle pain or pain in a muscle.
6
Q
Myoma
A
A tumor of muscular tissue.
7
Q
Myopathy
A
Any abnormal condition or disease of the muscular tissues.
8
Q
Myosarcoma
A
A malignant tumor composed of muscular tissue.
9
Q
Myositis
A
Inflammation of voluntary muscles.
10
Q
Myotonia
A
Increased muscular irritability and contractility.
11
Q
Rhabdomyoma
A
Benign tumor arising from striated muscle.
12
Q
Tenosynovitis
A
Inflammation of a tendon sheath.
13
Q
Tetany
A
Spasms or abnormal contraction of muscle.
