Pathology Compend- Matching Flashcards
A disease the results from the lack of some essential dietary constituent.
Deficiency
A disease that originates before birth.
Congenital
A disease that is caused by pathogenic organisms.
Infectious
A disease that appears after birth.
Acquired
A disease with alternating increases and decreases in the severity of the symptoms.
Recurrent
A disease that is characterized by a rapid onset and a relatively short duration.
Acute
A disease that is characterized by fever.
Febrile
A disease that is transmitted genetically from parent to child.
Inherited
When the cause of disease is not known.
Idiopathic
A disease that is characterized by a slow onset and a relatively long duration.
Chronic
Unfavorable conditions that arise during the course of a disease.
Complications
An objective manifestation of disease such as fever.
Sign
A temporary let-up of the signs and symptoms of a disease.
Remission
Pain would be an example of:
Symptom
A sudden increase in the severity of a disease.
Exacerbation
A form of gangrene.
Moist
The old term for edema.
Dropsy
An indication of the presence of disease.
Symptom
A term used to identify a type of thrombus.
Obstructive
A mechanical injury of any kind.
Trauma
A condition in which there is less than the normal total volume of blood in the body.
Oligemia
Increase in the size of a body part due to an increased number of cells.
Hyperplasia
A blood clot floating free in the blood stream.
Embolus
Replacement of damaged tissue with the exact same kind of tissue.
Regeneration
The thick liquid that collects around an infection site.
Exudate
Settling of the blood to dependent parts of the body following death.
Postmortem Hypostasis
An extremely significant postmortem condition to be anticipated in cases of gas gangrene.
Rapid Decomposition
Edema in which the edematous fluid collects within the abdominal cavity.
Ascites
Examination of a dead body to determine the cause and circumstances of death.
Necropsy
An inherited disease noted for failure of the blood to clot within normal time limits.
Hemophilia
The process of pus formation.
Suppuration
The replacement of damaged tissue by filling in the injured area with connective tissue.
Repair
Cooling of the body following death.
Algor Mortis
A physiological process of enclosure in a sheath made up of a substance not normal to the part of the body.
Encapsulation
Diseases that are usually found to be present in a community at all times, to some degree.
Endemic
The abnormal union of two healing tissue surfaces that are in contact with each other.
Adhesions
Edema in which the edematous fluid collects within the sac that surrounds the heart.
Hydropericardium
A consequence of embolism and thrombosis.
Gangrene
An example of an endogenous pigment.
Bilirubin
One of the causes of hemorrhage.
Hypertension
Vomiting of blood.
Hematemesis
Hemorrhage from the nose.
Epistaxis
Fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Ascites
A tumor-like collection of blood.
Hematoma
Collection of fluid in a sacculated cavity.
Hydrocele
Large hemorrhage in the tissues.
Ecchymosis
A marked increase of tissue fluid.
Edema
An excess of blood in a body part.
Hyperemia
Very small hemorrhage in the tissues.
Petechia
An increase in the total blood volume.
Plethora
A passage of red blood cells through intact capillary walls.
Hemorrhage per diapedesis
Collection of edematous fluid within the pleural cavity.
Hydrothorax
Abnormal coloring of tissues.
Pigmentation
Depositing of salts in the tissues.
Calcification
The passage of blood through a ruptured blood vessel.
Hemorrhage per rhexis
An injury such as a fracture, bruise, and abrasion.
Trauma
Heat, cold, electricity, radium, and x-rays as agents of disease.
Physical Agents
Lead, mercury, and morphine as agents of disease.
Chemical Agents
Bacteria, molds, viruses, yeasts, and protozoa as agents of disease.
Plant and Animal Parasites
Foreign proteins such as pollens and serums.
Allergens
A disease that is transmitted from parent to the offspring through the genes.
Hereditary Disease
The brownish-black pigment normally found in the skin in varying amounts.
Melanin
A disease that is always present in a community to a greater or lesser degree.
Endemic Disease
The eminent German physician who advanced the doctrine of cellular pathology.
Virchow
A disease that affects many individuals in many communities at the same time.
Pandemic Disease
The amber-colored pigment present in the make-up of red blood cells.
Hemoglobin
The branch of Pathology dealing with the study of the causes of disease.
Etiology
A term applied to any form of microorganism that is capable of causing disease.
Pathogen
The identification o a disease.
Diagnosis
A condition in which poisonous substances are present in the body.
Intoxication
A disease that shows characteristic recognizable lesions.
Organic Disease
Diabetes mellitus is an example of a _______ disease.
Functional Disease
Enlargement of a body part as a result of an increase in size of the cells therein.
Hypertrophy
Discoloration of the tissues of the lungs from prolonged inhalation of dust.
Pneumoconiosis
Subjective evidence indicating the presence of a disease.
Symptom
A benign neoplasm.
Osteoma
A pigmented neoplasm.
Melanoma
Escape of blood from a blood vessel.
Hemorrhage
A blood disorder involving the platelets primarily.
Thrombopenia
A term used to refer to any malignant neoplasm.
Cancer
Combats infection.
Leukocytosis
A neoplasm of cartilage.
Chrondroma
Malignancy of epithelial tissue of a gland.
Adenocarcinoma
A blood disorder involving red blood cells.
Erythrocytosis
Increase in the number of lymphocytes in the blood.
Lymphocytosis
A weak spot on an artery wall.
Aneurysm
A benign neoplasm.
Neuroma
A disease that affects only males.
Hemophilia
A pathological condition commonly found to affect the heart.
Valvular Insufficiency
Thickened walls, calcium deposits, and narrowed lumens of the arteries.
Arteriosclerosis
A benign neoplasm.
Lipoma
Inflammation of a vein.
Phlebitis
Inflammation of the membranous sac that surrounds the heart.
Pericarditis
Spread of malignant tumor cells through the blood stream or lymph stream.
Metastasis
Spontaneous bleeding in the skin or mucous membrane, causing purplish discoloration.
Purpura
A benign neoplasm of a mass of minute blood vessels.
Hemangioma
A marked increase in the number of red blood cells.
Polycythemia Vera
A benign neoplasm commonly found to develop on mucous membranes.
Polyp
A tumor of a mass of minute blood vessels of lymph vessels.
Angiosarcoma
A general term for any malignant neoplasm of lymphoid tissue.
Lymphoma
Benign neoplasm of the skin.
Nevus
Malignant neoplasm of neuroglia.
Glioma
Narrowing of an orifice or passageway.
Stenosis
Benign neoplasm of fatty connective tissue.
Lipoma
A term used to denote a malignant neoplasm of nonepithelial tissue.
Sarcoma
A disorder associated with bile.
Icterus
Associated with tertiary syphilis.
Gumma
Benign neoplasms of fibrous connective tissue.
Fibroma
Deficiency of hemoglobin or red blood cells.
Anemia
Benign neoplasms of epithelial tissue of a gland.
Adenoma
Inquest.
Coroner
Oxygen carrier.
Erythrocyte
Blood clotting.
Thrombocyte
Malignant neoplasm.
Invasiveness
Occlusion of a blood vessel by a floating foreign object.
Embolism
Inflammation of the gums.
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the mouth.
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the tongue.
Glossitis
Inflammation of the pharynx.
Pharyngitis
Inflammation the esophagus.
Esophagitis
Inflammation of the large intestine.
Colitis
Inflammation of the rectum.
Proctitis
Inflammation of the small intestine.
Enteritis
Inflammation of the stomach.
Gastritis
Inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
Appendicitis
Inflammation of the liver.
Hepatitis
Yellow discoloration.
Jaundice
Piles
Hemorrhoids
Collection of fluid in the tissues.
Edema
Inflammation of the gall bladder.
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the pancreas.
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the biliary vessel.
Cholangitis
Formation of gall stones.
Cholelithiasis
Inflammation of the lining of the abdomen.
Peritonitis
Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the pharynx.
Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the larynx.
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the windpipe.
Tracheitis
Another name for hydrothorax.
Pleural Effusion
Another name for pleurisy.
Pleuritis
Pus in the pleural cavity.
Empyema
Bluish discoloration due to lack of oxygen.
Cyanosis
Death due to oxygen starvation.
Asphyxia
Acute generalized tuberculosis.
Miliary Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis associated with the lungs.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Lesion of tuberculosis.
Tubercle
Chronic disease caused by inhalation of dust particles.
Pneumoconiosis
Disease involving ruptured or distended alveoli.
Emphysema
Excessive urinary secretion.
Polyuria
Complete urinary suppression.
Anuria
Frequent urination in diminished amounts.
Oliguria
Urine containing serum albumin.
Albuminuria
Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Cystitis
Kidney stones.
Renal calculi
The presence of hemoglobin in the urine.
Hemoglobinuria
Pus in the urine.
Pyuria
Blood in the urine.
Hematuria
Sugar in the urine.
Glycosuria
Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Cystitis
Inflammation of the ureter.
Ureteritis
Inflammation of the urethra.
Urethritis
Inflammation of the kidney pelvis.
Pyelitis
Inflammation of the kidney.
Nephritis
inflammation of the glomeruli capillaries.
Glomerulonephritis
Substances normally present in the urine, found in the blood.
Uremia
Inflammation of the kidney substance and pelvis.
Pyelonephritis
Collection of urine in the kidney pelvis.
Hydronephrosis
Inflammation of the kidney pelvis.
Pyelitis
Hemorrhage within the cranium.
Intracranial Hemorrhage
A form of intracranial hemorrhage.
Subdural Hemorrhage
A swelling type bruise in which the skin is not broken.
Contusion
Results from a severe blow to the head, sometimes accompanied by dizziness or vomiting.
Concussion
A torn wound.
Laceration
Infarction involving the brain.
Encephalomalacia
Edematous fluid in the cranial cavity.
Hydrocephalus
Inflammation of the brain.
Encephalitis
Inflammation of the meninges.
Meningitis
Pus in the cranial cavity.
Cerebral abscess
The inflammation of a nerve.
Neuritis
Partial or incomplete paralysis seen in tertiary syphilis.
General Paresis
Inflammation of gray matter of the spinal cord.
Poliomyelitis
A mild form of epilepsy.
Petit mal
Inflammation of the spinal cord.
Myelitis
Inflammation of the mouth.
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the spinal cord.
Myelitis
Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Cystitis
Inflammation of the rectum.
Proctitis
Inflammation of the nose.
Rhinitis
Softening of the brain substance.
Encephalomalacia
Inflammation of a nerve.
Neuritis
Inflammation of the membranous coverings of the brain.
Meningitis
Chronic nervous system disorder with periodic convulsive attacks.
Epilepsy
Lesion of primary syphilis.
Hard Chancre
Inflammation of the spinal cord.
Myelitis
Degeneration of the posterior columns of the spinal cord.
Tabes Dorsalis
Hereditary disease characterized by difficulty in blood clotting.
Hemophilia
Inflammation of the breast.
Mastitis
Dilation of the ventricles of the brain from accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in them.
Hydrocephalus
Inflammation of the uterus.
Metritis
Septicemia associated with childbirth.
Puerperal Sepsis
Inflammation of an ovary.
Oophoritis
Inflammation of a fallopian tube.
Salpingitis
Inflammation of the lining membrane of the neck of the uterus.
Endocervicitis
Dilation of veins of the spermatic cord.
Vericocele
Inflammation of the passageway for spermatozoa from the testicles.
Epididymitis
Pregnancy in which the embryo attempts to develop within a uterine tube.
Tubal
Pregnancy in which the embryo remains outside the uterus.
Ectopic
Inflammation of the prostate gland.
Prostatitis
Edematous fluid surrounding the testicles within the scrotum.
Hydrocele
Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum.
Cryptorchism
Inflammation of bone marrow.
Osteomyelitis
Inflammation of a joint.
Arthritis
Softening of bone.
Osteomalacia
Atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults.
Myxedema
Form of hyperthyroidism.
Graves’ Disease
Characteristic bronzing of the skin.
Addison’s Disease
Enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Simple Goiter
Enlargement of facial features associated with hyperpituitarism.
Acromegaly