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Pathology Terms Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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Encephalitis

A

Inflammation of the brain

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges

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Neuralgia

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Intense burning/stabbing pain caused by damaged nerve

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Neuropathy

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Dysfunctional nerves in peripheral nervous system

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Poliomyelitis

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Virus infection that can result in paralysis, due to damage in spinal cord or brain stem

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Quadriplegia

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Paralysis of all 4 lymbs

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Spinal stenosis

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Narrowing of the spinal cord

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Enteritis

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Inflammation of the intestine (usually small intestine)

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Gastradenitis

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Inflammation of the stomach glands

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of the arteries

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Cardiomegaly

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Enlargement of the heart

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Cerebrovascular

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Regarding blood vessels of the brain

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Phlebitis

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Inflammation of vein

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Tachycardia

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Abnormally rapid heart rate

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Bradycardia

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Abnormally slow heart rate

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Myalgia

A

Muscle pain

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Fibromyalgia

A

Neurosensory disorder with widespread chronic muscle pain, stiffness, fatigue

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Tendonitis

A

Inflamed tendon

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Meylofibrosis

A

Scar tissue builds up in bone marrow

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Scoliosis

A

Lateral curvature of the spine

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Cystitis

A

Bladder inflammation

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Nephritis

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Kidney inflammation

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Nocturia

A

Waking to urinate at night

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Dysmenorrhea

A

Painful menstrual flow

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Hysterectomy

A

Surgical removal of the uterus

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Hypogonadism

A

Low production of sex hormones and germ cells (e.g. low testosterone and sperm production)

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Mastectomy

A

Surgical breast removal

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Apnea

A

Cessation of breathing

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Seborrhea

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Excessive discharge from sebaceous glands

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Lymphangitis

A

Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel

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Lymphedema

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Blocked lymph vessels lead to edema in tissues

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Angiogenesis

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Formation of new blood vessels (into embryo or tumor)

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Lymphoma

A

Cancer of lymphoid tissue

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Melanoma

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(Skin) cancer of the melanocytes

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Myeloma

A

Cancer of the bone marrow

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