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unit 8 pathology Flashcards

1
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AIDS

A

disease where there is a severe loss of the body’s cellular immunity

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anaphylaxis

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life threatening immune response to foreign substance that causes rapid inflammation, vasodilation and bronchospasms

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aneurysm

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widening and ballooning of the blood vessel/ weakening of the blood vessel wall

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4
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angina pectoris

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chest pain

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5
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anemia

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reduction of red blood cells characterized by patient weakness and fatigue

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6
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aplastic

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red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities

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hemolytic

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destruction of red blood cells

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8
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iron deficiency

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inadequate iron intake

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pernicious

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vitamin B deficiency affecting red blood cell production

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sickle cell

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misshapen red blood cells causing obstructions

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antibody

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substance produced by body due to presence of antigen

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antigen

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substance that causes the body to produce antibodies

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aortic regurgitation

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backflow of blood from the aorta into the heart (caused by weak heart vavle)

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14
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atrial fibrillation

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quivering or spontaneous contraction of the atrium

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15
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atrial septal defect

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flaw in the atrial septum

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16
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autoimmune disease

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disease caused by the immune system attacking health body tissue

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17
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cardiac arrest

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cessation of circulation

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congestive cardiomyopathy

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heart cavity unable to pump all blood out of it/ caused by weak heart valve

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congestive heart failure

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inability of heart chambers to pump and fill adequate resulting in a buildup of fluid in the lungs and surround the body tissues

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20
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coronary artery bypass graft

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borrowed piece of blood vessel to bypass narrowed or blocked coronary artery and improve blood supply to the heart

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coronary artery disease

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abnormal condition that may affect the heart’s coronary arteries and circulation which can cause damage to the heart tissue

22
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deep vein thrombosis

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formation of blood clot located in the deeper veins of the body usually the lower extremities

23
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ecchymosis

A

discoloration of the skin caused by bruising

24
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embolus

A

any form of matter that begins to form in circulation (air bubbles and blood clots)

25
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epstein- barr virus

A

virus that caused mononucleosis

26
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hemophilia

A

inability for the blood to clot due to a hereditary lack of blood clotting factors

27
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hemorrhage

A

blood loss from ruptured blood vessel

28
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hodgkin lymphoma

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a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system involving uncontrolled growth in lymphocytes

29
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hypertension

A

abnormally high blood pressure

30
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holter monitor

A

small portable device worn during normal activity to have a record of cardiac arrhythmia

31
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human immunodeficiency virus

A

a virus that attacks the immune system and suppresses the immune response which then progresses to AIDS

32
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immunocompromised

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having an impaired immune system that does not respond normally or completely to a pathogen or disease

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ischemia

A

reduced blood flow

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leukemia

A

cancer of the blood or bone marrow (abnormal increase of white blood cells)

35
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lymphedema

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swelling caused by accumulation of lymph

36
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malaise

A

vague feeling of bodily discomfort

37
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measles

A

viral infection causing red/ blotchy rash

38
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mononucleosis

A

disease caused by epstein- barr virus, transmitted through saliva and characterized by fatigue, rash, and swollen glands

39
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mumps

A

viral infections that affects the salivary glands

40
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murmur

A

abnormal heart sounds due to the hearts valves to close completely during contractions

41
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myocardial infarction

A

death of heart muscle tissues also known as a heart attack

42
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occlusion

A

closing or blockage of a package

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palpitation

A

abnormal rapid or irregular beating of the heart

44
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pancytopenia

A

deficiency of all cellular components of the blood

45
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pericardial effusion

A

extra fluid collecting between the heart and pericardium, causing pressure on the heart

46
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petechiae

A

small bruising of the skin

47
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polycythemia

A

abnormal increase of red blood cells which risk of clots

48
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pulmonary circulation

A

circulation of blood from heart to lungs

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rubella

A

a viral infection causing a distinctive red rash and fever

50
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rheumatic heart disease

A

a streptococcal infection that causes damage to the heart valves and heart muscle

51
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systemic circulation

A

circulation of blood from the heart to the rest of the body

52
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ventricular septal defect

A

flaw in the septum between the ventricles

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