U.10 Pathology Flashcards
1
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anophony
A
sound from the anus??
2
Q
appendicitis
A
inflammation of the appendix
3
Q
ascites
A
retention of fluid in peritoneum
4
Q
bilirubinemia
A
elevated blood bilirubin level
5
Q
cirrhosis
A
liver disease named for the change of color in the liver, build-up of scar tissue in the liver
6
Q
constipation
A
difficulty passing feces
7
Q
dental caries
A
tooth decay
8
Q
diarrhea
A
unformed, fluid feces
9
Q
dyspepsia
A
bad digestion
10
Q
fistula
A
any abnormal passageway in body that shouldn’t be there
11
Q
hemorrhoid
A
any abnormal mass of dilated & engorged blood vessels in swollen tissue, occurs internally in anal canal or externally around anus.
12
Q
icterus, jaundice
A
yellowing of skin, tissue, and/or fluids caused by increased blood levels of bilirubin