Terms Final Exam Flashcards
a condition occurring after tooth extraction resulting in a dry appearance of the exposed bone in the socket (dry socket)
alveolar osteitis
absence of menses
amenorrhea
spasmodic movements of the limbs or facial muscles
chorea
painful sexual intercourse
dyspareunia
study of hormones
endocrinology
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
exophthalmos
spontaneous flow of breast milk irrespective of nursing
galactorrhea
heavy growth of hair
hirsutism
elevated concentration of glucose in the blood
hyperglycemia
low concentration of glucose in the blood
hypoglycemia
elevated sodium in the blood
hypernatremia
low concentration of sodium in the blood
hyponatremia
feeling of discomfort or fatigue
malaise
periodic blood flow from the uterus
menstruation
increased volume of urine and frequency of urination
polyuria
synthetic progesterone
progestin
fever
pyrexia
presence of a thrombus
thrombosis