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Unit 8 Flashcards

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Leukocytes

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White blood cell. Produced in red blood marrow, some in lymph tissue. 5000 - 9000 cells. Functions: inflammation, immunity

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Erythrocytes

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Red Blood cell. Produced in red bone marrow. 4,000,000 - 5,000,000 cells. Functions: carry oxygen to cells & tissues, and CO2 out of tissues

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Thrombocytes

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(platelets) Produced in red blood marrow. 150,000 - 450,000. Functions: blood clotting

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Luekocytosis

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increase in number of White Blood cells in blood. Most common is physiological infections. The more severe the higher the number of WBCs. Levels at 50,000 - 80,000 indicate cancer

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Leukopenia

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abnormal reduction in number of WBC in blood. Usually due to damage to bone marrow or lymphatic tissue; can be from radiation or chemical poisons

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Hematopoietic Disorders

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associated with formation of blood and blood components

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Luekemia

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Cancer of the WBC producing structures/organs. Results in the production of immature WBC. The #1 cause of cancer and cancer deaths in children

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Luekemia - Granulocytic

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Caused by exposure to radiation. Causes severe anemia and remission is common

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Luekemia - Lymphocytic

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Some cases are caused by viruses. Causes severe anemia, pnuemonia and infections. Remission is common, 80% survival rate

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Luekemia - Monocytic

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Can be caused by chemicals. Causes a high risk of severe infection. Remission is rare and has a higher death rate

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Polycythemia vera

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bone marrow making too many RBCs, causing thickening of blood; which can result in forming blood clots, enlarged spleen and febileness

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Erythrocytosis

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Increase in the number of RBC in blood. Rare, hereditary conditions. Causes Polycythemia Vera symptoms and extra strain on the heart. (leads to cyanosis on lips and fingers)

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Erythrocytopenia

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General term for decreased number of RBC in blood

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Erythrocytopenia - Anemia

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decrease in normal number of RBC or quality of hemoglobin in blood leading to decrease in oxygen delivery and loss of energy.

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Primary Anemia

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Chronic, hematological disease (concerned with blood or blood forming structures). Results in low hemoglobin levels

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Secondary Anemia

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Develops as a complication of another disease. (nonhematological) Helps provide a diagnostic clue to a chronic disease.

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Increased Destruction Anemia

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RBC’s are being destroyed

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Decreased Production Anemia

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Producting less RBCs than normal

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Sickle Cell Anemia (Primary)

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Increased Destruction Anemia where genetic mutation results in hemoglobin mis-shaping

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Erythroblastosis Fetalis (primary)

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Increased Destruction Anemia. Mother and baby have different blood types; a common condition. May form blood clots, due to RBCs being immatre and larger than normal

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Hypersplenism (secondary)

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Increased Destruction Anemia. Overactive spleen due to mononucleosis or liver cancer. May cause splenomegaly (large spleen)

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Chlorosis

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Decreased Production Anemia. Chemical poisoning(lead or mercury) that damages bone marrow

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Aplastic Anemia

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Decreased Production Anemia. Damage to bone marrow of unknown origin (idiopathic)

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Pernicious Anemia

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Decreased Production Anemia. vitamin B-12 deficiency caused by lack of intrinsic factors in stomach, common in women following childbirth or malnutrition disorder

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Megaloblastic Anemia

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Decreased Production Anemia. B-12 and Folic Acid deficiency caused by megaloblasts (large blood cells) Associated with Pernicious anemia

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Thrombocytopenia

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decrease in number of platelets, due to damaged bone marrow. Results in decreased ability to clot or coagulate blood

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Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

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Immune system destroys its own platelets. Causes spontaneous bleeding in subcutaneous tissues.

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Hemophilia

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Sex linked in males. Abnormal or absent clotting factor. Severe Hemophilia can cause hemarthrosis(bleeding into joints)

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Dilatation

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Thinning and stretching of myocardium fibers. Heart enlargens, strecthing chambers to affect the aortic supply. Tends to chronic

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Hypertrophy

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Enlargement of the heart ventricles by thickening the heart muscles to allow heart to pump faster. Resulting in Hypertensive Heart Disease

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Pericarditis

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Inflammation of the pericardium (outer lining). Scar tissue forms, resulting in pressure on the heart, making it beat more rapid causing heart failure

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Myocarditis

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Inflammation of the mycocardium (heart muscle), usually wall of left ventricle. Scar tissue usually caused by bacteria or viral infection. Results in chest pain and dizziness

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Endocarditis

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Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, usually valves, most commonly mitral valve. Caused by bacteria and viruses in the blood.

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Valvular insufficiency

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Failure of the heart valve to close completely, allowing blood to regurgitate. Most common is valvular prolapse - abnormal enlarged and floppy valve.

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Valvular Stenosis

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Abnormal narrowing of a valve that restricts flow of blood.

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Rhuematic

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Means ‘Autoimmune reaction’

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Rheumatic Fever

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Condition of permanent damage to heart valves. Antibodies used to fight strep infection attach to heart causeing scar tissue, which can result in heart murmurs

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Coronary Artery Disease

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blockage in coronary arteries that feed blood to heart. Deprives the heart muscle of oxygen. #1 cause of sudden death. Caused by atherosclerosis, thrombus and embolus. Results in ischemia and infarction

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Cardiac Failure

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inability of heart to supply adequate blood flow and oxygen to peripheral tissues and organs. Can be acute or chronic

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Congestive Heart Failure

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general weakening of the heart overtime, leading to heart failure. Chronic form of Cardiac failure. Heart cannot pump enough blood to body organs. Can cause chest pain

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Myocardial Infarction

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area of necrotic tissue in the heart caused by obstruction in the artery supplying the area, due to coronary thrombosis

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Cardiomyopathy

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Disease or disorder of the heart muscle(myocardium). Can be severly disabling or fatal. Can be caused by anything.

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Carditis

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(AKA - Pancardidis) Inflammation of the entire heart and its surrounding

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Congenital Heart Defects

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Failure to develop normal heart, usually caused by infections in utero. (rubella, syphilis, HIV)

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Tetralogy of Fallout

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A congenital heart defect with 4 related defects. INTERVENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT - hole between the ventricles. AORTA SHIFTS TO THE RIGHT - results in narrowing of aorta. PULMONARY STENOSIS - narrowing of pulmonary artery. RIGHT VENTRICLE HYPERTROPHY - results from compensation of the first 3 abnormalities. Results in less oxygenated blood to the body

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus

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Congenital Heart Defect where the Aorta and pulmonary artery are connected to each other

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Coarctation of the aorta

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congenital heart defect whre contricted segments of the aorta, usually above the heart.

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Hypertension

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High Blood Pressure.

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Optimal Blood Pressure

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120/80 mmHg but normal is 130/85 mmHg

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Primary Hypertension

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AKA - Essential Hypertension 90% of all cases with multiple causes. 140/90 mmHg Death is usually due to stroke, kidney failure, heart failure

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Secondary Hypertension

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10% of all cases and has a definite cause. Acute and life threatening. 220/110 mmHg. Can cause congestive Heart Failure

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Arteritis

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inflammation of medium and large arteries

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Endoarteritis

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inflammation of lumen or inner wall of artery; caused by blood clots, emboli and arteriosclerosis

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Periarteritis

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inflammation of outer wall of artery; caused by external trauma like scar tissue and hemorrhages

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Arteriosclerosis

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hardening and thickening, loss of elasticity and calcification of arterial walls

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Atherosclerosis

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Type of Artherosclerosis. Thickening of the inner lining (tunica intima) of the arterial walls

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Aneurysm

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local dilation of the wall of blood vessel, primarily arteries. Location determines shape

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Aneurysm - Saccular

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resembles small sack; artery, vein, or heart

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Aneurysm - Fusiform/spindle

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resembles a swollen tube

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Aneurysm - Dissecting

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blood flows between layers of vessel wall; most dangerous, likely to rupture because of pressure in the center of it

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Phlebitis

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Inflammation of the veins. Causin mass swelling in the appendage

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Varicose Vein

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Enlarged (dilated), tortuous blood vessel. More local (examples: hemrrhoids, scrotum and legs)

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Hemo

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means ‘BLOOD’

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Hematemesis

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A vomiting of blood

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Hematoma

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A localized swelling filled with blood resulting from a break in a blood vessel.

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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Hemoptysis

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Blood in sputum

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Hemorrhage

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Excessive discharge of blood from the blood vessels; profuse bleeding.

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Hereditary

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Transmitted or capable of being transmitted genetically from parent to offspring:

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Hernia

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The protrusion of an organ or other bodily structure through the wall that normally contains it; a rupture.

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Heterotrophic Bacteria

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bacteria that use organic (carbon-containing) compounds as a source of energy and carbon.

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Homeo

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means “like or similar”

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Hydro

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indicates water or liquid

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Hydrocele

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A pathological accumulation of serous fluid in a bodily cavity, especially in the scrotal pouch.

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Hydrocephalus

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accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain because its normal outlet has been blocked by congenital malformation or disease.

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Hydronephrosis

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An accumulation of urine in the pelvis of the kidney, occasioned by obstruction in the urinary passages.

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Hydropericardium

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Accumulation of serous fluid in the pericardial sac.

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Hydrothorax

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Collection of serous fluid in the pleural spaces.

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Hyper

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means “more than”

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Hyperemia

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An excess of blood within an organ or tissue caused by blood vessel dilation or impaired drainage, especially of the skin.

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Hyperplasia

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Increase in cell number causing an increase in the size of a tissue or organ.

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Hypertrophy

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Increase in cell size causing an increase in the size of a tissue or organ

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Hypo

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means “less than”

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Hypoplasia

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Failure of a tissue or organ to achieve complete development.

Pathology Units 5-8 (4 decks)

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