Vocabulary

Question 1

Rapid onset, short duration

Answer 1

Acute

Question 2

A lack of normal function or NOT functional

Answer 2

Afunctional

Question 3

A lack of development or WITHOUT form

Answer 3

Agenesis

Question 4

When cells revert to an UNDIFFERENTIATED state or a loss of cellular differentiation.

Answer 4

Anaplastic

Question 5

Something outside the norm or an Abnormality

Answer 5

Anomaly

Question 6

Something without growth or an incomplete development of an organ

Answer 6

Aplasia

Question 7

A decrease in size or a wasting away

Answer 7

Atrophic

Question 8

A substance/agent that increases the risk of developing cancer

Answer 8

Carcinogen

Question 9

A malignant tumor that occurs in EPITHELIAL tissues

Answer 9

Carcinoma

Question 10

An inflammation in cells/connective tissues

Answer 10

Cellulitis

Question 11

Swollen lymph nodes

Answer 11

Lymphadenopathy

Question 12

Something with a slow onset and a long duration

Answer 12

Chronic

Question 13

A hard inorganic mass (calculus in tissue)

Answer 13

Concretion

Question 14

Something that is present at birth

Answer 14

Congenital

Question 15

Hardened tissue (extra layer of keratin)

Answer 15

Cornified

Question 16

An epithelial lined fluid filled sac

Answer 16

Cyst

Question 17

The formation and function of cells

Answer 17

Cytologic

Question 18

Pertaining to development

Answer 18

Developmental

Question 19

Abnormal growth or development (seen on a micro level)

Answer 19

Dysplasia

Question 20

Abnormal growth or development that can be seen visually

Answer 20

Dysplastic

Question 21

An escape of blood into the tissues leaving a black and blue or purple area (bruise)

Answer 21

Ecchymoses

Question 22

Abnormal position

Answer 22

Ectopic

Question 23

Excess fluid in tissues

Answer 23

Edema

Question 24

Bleeding/fragility

Nose bleed

Answer 24

Epistaxis

Question 25

Tumorous outgrowth of gum tissue

Answer 25

Epulsis

Question 26

A marked redness in a patch form

Answer 26

Erythematous

Question 27

A red patch that can be visibly seen

Answer 27

Erythroplastic

Question 28

A scab

Answer 28

Eschar

Question 29

The study of the cause of a disease

Answer 29

Etiology

Question 30

To turn outward or inside out

Answer 30

Everted

Question 31

To grow outward beyond the surface epithelium

Answer 31

Exophytic

Question 32

Fluid or discharge

Answer 32

Exudate

Question 33

A linear crack (groove/cleft) in epidermal layer

Answer 33

Fissure

Question 34

Fluid filled tissue "squishy"

Answer 34

Fluctuant

Question 35

A blood filled tumor in the tissue

Answer 35

Hematoma

Question 36

Rupture of the RBC membrane

Answer 36

Hemolysis

Question 37

An excess of blood in a body part

Answer 37

Hyperemia

Question 38

An increase in the quantity (number ) of cells

Answer 38

Hyperplasia

Question 39

Increase in the size of the cells (cells swell)

Answer 39

Hypertrophy

Question 40

A decreased development of cells

Answer 40

Hypoplasia

Question 41

Hardening (firmness)

Answer 41

Induration

Question 42

Loss of blood leading to death of tissue

Answer 42

Infarct

Question 43

An inward growth or a folding of a structure into another structure (Tooth bud development)

Answer 43

Invagination

Question 44

A deficient supply of blood flow that WILL cause an infarct

Answer 44

Ischemia

Question 45

A horny/bumpy growth

Answer 45

Keratotic

Question 46

A wound or injury

Answer 46

Lesion

Question 47

Many lobes

Answer 47

Lobulated

Question 48

Inflamed lymph nodes

Answer 48

Lymphadenitis

Question 49

Big

Answer 49

Macro

Question 50

Small

Answer 50

Micro

Question 51

A generalized discomfort or laziness

Answer 51

Malaise

Question 52

A movement of cells from an original site

Answer 52

Metastasize

Question 53

The study of form and function

Answer 53

Morphology

Question 54

Pus

Answer 54

Mucopurulent

Question 55

Tissue death

Answer 55

Necrosis

Question 56

A new abnormal formation of tissue

Answer 56

Neoplasia

Question 57

A congenital discoloration of tissue (mole)

Answer 57

Nevus

Question 58

A small (<1cm wide) hard elevated bump that is also deep

Answer 58

Nodule

Question 59

Tumor formation

Answer 59

Oncogenic

Question 60

Treating symptoms to help them feel better

Answer 60

Palliative

Question 61

A hard bump that is <1cm wide but not deep

Answer 61

Papule

Question 62

A hole or an opening

Answer 62

Patent

Question 63

An absolute sign of a particular disease

Answer 63

Pathognomonic

Question 64

Having a disease

Answer 64

Pathosis

Question 65

Attached by a stalk at the base

Answer 65

Pedunculated

Question 66

Small blood filled red spots

Answer 66

Petechia

Question 67

An elevated pointed lesion

Answer 67

Punctate

Question 68

A broad purple/red patch on skin that is caused by hemorrhage

Answer 68

Purpuric

Question 69

Containing pus

Answer 69

Purulent

Question 70

Vesicles filled with pus

Answer 70

Pustule

Question 71

When something doesn't respond to normal tx

Answer 71

Refractory

Question 72

A lessening or a decrease in severity

Answer 72

Remission

Question 73

A malignancy of connective tissue

Answer 73

Sarcoma

Question 74

A spreading of infection via the blood stream

Answer 74

Sepsis

Question 75

When something sloughs (breaks) off

Answer 75

Sequestration (sequestrium)

Question 76

Has a broad flat base attachment

Answer 76

Sessile

Question 77

A perceptible change in the body that can indicate disease

Answer 77

Symptom

Question 78

A group of signs/symptoms that has no exact cause

Answer 78

Syndrome

Question 79

A opaque window

Answer 79

Translucent

Question 80

A swelling or enlargement >1 cm

Answer 80

Tumor

Question 81

An open sore/lesion extending below the basal layer

Answer 81

Ulcer

Question 82

Itching due to a vascular reaction

Answer 82

Urticaria

Question 83

A round elevation of the skin (TB test)

Answer 83

Wheal

Question 84

Dry mouth

Answer 84

Xerostomia

Question 85

Low oxygen

Answer 85

Hypoxia

Question 86

Poisons produced and secreted by the bacteria cell wall

Answer 86

Exotoxins

Question 87

Toxins formed inside the cell wall

Answer 87

Endotoxins

Question 88

Red Heat Size Pain

Answer 88

Rubor Calor Tumor Dolor

Question 89

To fix something

Answer 89

Repair

Question 90

To return to a former status

Answer 90

Restitution

Question 91

A rupture or destruction of blood cells

Answer 91

Lysis

Question 92

A conversion of 1kind of tissue to another

Answer 92

Metaplasia

Question 93

Not progressive or cancerous

Answer 93

Benign

Question 94

A progressive cancer that is resistant to tx

Answer 94

Malignant