TERMS Flashcards

1
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self imposed starvation resulting in marked weight loss

A

anorexia nervosa

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2
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not enough adipose tissue this affecting menstruation and ovulation

A

amenorrhea

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3
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binging followed by induced vomiting

A

bulimia

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4
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state of increased body weight, that is of sufficient magnitude to produce adverse health effects

A

obesity

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5
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refers to a range of clinical syndromes characterized by an inadequate intake of protein and calories protein energy malnutrition

A

protein-energy malnutrition

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6
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a state of malnutrition resulting from a diet deficient in total calories

*loss of muscle mass and subQ fat; the head appears to be too large for the emaciated body

A

marasmus

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7
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deficiency of protein in diet relatively high in carbohydrates

A

kwashiorkor

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8
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common in chronically ill or hospitalized patients

cancer cachexia attributed to secondary PEM

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secondary PEM

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