Some Abnormal Conditions Flashcards
An abnormal sensitivity to particular substance .
Allergy
A localized abnormal dilatation of a blood vessel due to a congenital defect or a weakness in the vessel wall .
Aneurysm / aneurism
Pain in the mid-chest that sometimes radiates to the shoulder , left arm , jaw , or abdomen .
Angina-pectoris
Usually comes by physical exertion
Angina pectoris
The narrowing of a blood vessel due to temporary spasm or build-up of plaque caused a … !
Angina-pectoris
A form of accumulation of fatty material on the inside walls of blood vessels
Atherosclerosis
Loss of elasticity and hardening
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis both are called .. !
Hardening of the arteries condition .. !
A reduction in size of a structure after it has come to a full functional maturity !
Atrophy
The shrinking of the ovaries during menopause
Atrophy
Shrinking of a muscle when the patient is not ambulatory for several months .
Atrophy
Abnormally high blood pressure
Hypertension
The death of tissue in an organ following the cessation of blood supply
Infarction
Death of part of the heart muscle
Myocardial infarction
Temporary or permanent loss of function especially sensation or voluntary motion .
Paralysis
