Terminology Flashcards

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Transudate

L6 Recruitment

A

Low protein fluid that leaks out

Low protein ultra filtrate formed because of the increase of hydrostatic pressure in the micro circulation

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Exudate

L6 Recruitment

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protein rich fluid formed as a result of increased vascular permeability
edema

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Diapedesis

L6 Migration recruitment of leukocytes

A

movement of leukocytes between cells at the
intercellular junctions 


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4
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Chemotaxis

L6

A

a chemical gradient produced by exogenous (infection) and endogenous (host factors) sources

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Odema

L6

A

Increase in the amount of fluid in the interstitial space

Aids in diluting and flushing toxins

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Myofibroblasts

L9 Healing by second intention

A

modified fibroblast with smooth muscle cell like properties, contracts and reduces the size of the wound

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Fibrosis

L8

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Substantial tissue destruction and scar deposition-> does not return to normal function of the tissue

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Karyolysis

L4

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Digestion and progressive fading of the nucleus

decreased basophilia from DNA breakdown

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Karyorrhexia

L4

A

Fragmentation of the nuclear membrane

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10
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Pyknosis

L4

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clumping of chromatin

nuclear shrinkage and increased basophilia

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