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Mlab 1112 > Pathophysiology > Flashcards

Pathophysiology Flashcards

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Lymphadenitis

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Inflammation of the lymph nodes by activation lymphocytes and phagocytes.

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Lymphosarcoma

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A malignant lymphoid tumour

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Lymphostasis

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Obstruction of normal lymph flow

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Spelenomegegaly

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Enlargement of the spleen

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Hodgkin’s disease

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A malignant lymphoma typically beginning in a single lymph node

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Lymphoma

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A malignant from lymphocytes

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Tonsillitis

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Inflammation of the tonsils occurring during infections caused by common diseases

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Pleurisy

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Infection of the pleura

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Pneumonia

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Inflammatory disease of the lungs

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COPD

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The lungs have decreased ability for ventilation (asthma)

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the bronchi usually caused by bacteria or viruses

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Asthma

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Tracheobronchial tree responsive to allergen

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Emphysema

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The alveoli lose their elasticity

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Croup

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Inflammation of upper airways, most severe in 6 months children to 3 years

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Pertussis

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Whooping cough

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Ulcer

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A lesion of the skin or mucous

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver usually caused an infectious agent

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Jaundice

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Increased bilirubin in blood stream

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Acid reflux disorder

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Stomach acid flows back into the esophagus

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic liver disease

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Enteritis

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Inflammation of the intestines

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Anorexia

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Extreme loss of appetite

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Cholecystis

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Inflammation of the hall bladder / obstruction of bilary ducts

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Colitis

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Inflammation of the colon

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Crohn’s disease

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A form of chronic inflammatory bowel affecting the ileum

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Celiac disease

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Inherited auto immune disease

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Nephritis

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Kidney inflammation

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Glomerulonephritis

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Inflammation of glomerular membrane

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UTI urinary tract infection

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Infection of urinary system

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Cystitis

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Urinary bladder infection

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Renal failure

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Inability of the kidney to filter wastes

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Diabetes mellitus

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A chronic metabolic disorder marked by hyperglycemia/ glycosuria

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Type 1 IDDM

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Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.

Pancreas fails to produce insulin

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Type 2

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Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Can be controlled by diet

37
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Diabetes insipidus

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Usually results from brain trauma/ neurosurgery ( excess urination, thirst, dehydration)

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Hyperglycaemia

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High blood glucose

39
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Glycosuria

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Abnormal amount of glucose in the urine

Mlab 1112 (7 decks)

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