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Abscess

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a localized collection of pus; indicates tissue destruction.

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Alopecia

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hair loss.

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Bedsores

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a sore resulting from continuous pressure in an area that eventually limits or stops circulation and oxygen flow to an area; also known as decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcer, or pressure sore.

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Cellulitis

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a type of infection that develops in the layers of the skin.

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Decubitus ulcers

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sore resulting from continuous pressure in an area that eventually limits or stops circulation and oxygen flow to an area; also known as pressure sore, pressure ulcer, or bedsore.

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Cutane

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skin.

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Dermis

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the thick layer of tissue located directly below the epidermis.

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Carbuncles

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furuncles cluster and form a puslike sac.

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Dermatitis

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an inflammation of the upper layer of the skin.

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Epidermis

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the outermost layer of the skin.

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Hair

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a form of protection used by the body to keep foreign material from entering through the skin.

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Melanocytes

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cells that produce dark pigment.

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Integumentary

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covering or outer layer.

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Hives

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urticaria.

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Nails

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hardened cells of the epidermis.

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Hirsutism

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excessive hair growth.

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Melanoma

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fast-growing cancer of melanin-producing cells.

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Pressure sores

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sore resulting from continuous pressure in an area that eventually limits or stops circulation and oxygen flow to an area; also known as decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcer, or bedsore.

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Ulcers

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erosions of the skin in which tissue becomes inflamed and then lost.

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Subcutaneous

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the layer of skin that connects to the muscle surface.

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Pressure ulcers

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sore resulting from continuous pressure in an area that eventually limits or stops circulation and oxygen flow to an area; also known as decubitus ulcer, pressure sore, or bedsore.

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Sebaceous glands

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glands of the skin that produce an oily secretion to condition the skin.

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Urticaria

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hives.

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decubitus ulcer

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sore resulting from continuous pressure in an area that eventually limits or stops circulation and oxygen flow to an area; also known as pressure sore, pressure ulcer, or bedsore.

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Ankylosing spondylitis
form of rheumatoid arthritis in which there is a chronic inflammation of the spine and sacroiliac joints that leads to the stiffening of the spine.
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Ankylosis
complete fusion of the vertebrae.
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Bones
dense, porous, calcified connective tissue that protect the internal organs and form the framework of the body.
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Aporosity
Swiss-cheese appearance of the bones, creating a decrease in bone mass.
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Arthritis
inflammation of a joint.
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Cartilage
smooth, nonvascular connective tissue that comprises the more flexible parts of the skeleton.
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Bursa
synovial-fluid-filled sac that works as a cushion to assist in movement.
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Colles’ fracture
a wrist fracture that typically occurs when a person tries to break a fall by extending the arm.
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Bursitis
an inflammation of the bursa.
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Compression fractures of the spine
the vertebrae in the spine become weak and collapse under low stress.
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Degenerative joint disease
a type of osteoarthritis.
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Dowager’s hump
an abnormal curvature in the upper thoracic spine.
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Dorsopathies
disorders of the back.
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Herniated disc
the result of the rupture of the nucleus pulposus, or the material in the center of the disc.
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Malunion fracture
the fracture site is misaligned.
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Joints
allow for bending and rotating movements.
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Infectious arthropathies
disorders of the joints that are caused by an infectious agent.
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Ligaments
bands of connective tissue that connect the joints.
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Fascia
connective tissue that not only covers but supports and separates muscle.
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Muscles
holds the body erect and allows movement.
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Nonunion fracture
fracture fragments fail to unite.
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Osteoarthritis (OA)
most common form of arthritis; causes the degeneration of the articular cartilage.
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Osteoporosis
the reduction in bone mass that is responsible for different conditions affecting a person’s health.
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Rheumatism
the general term for the deterioration and inflammation of connective tissue, including muscles, tendons, synovium, and bursa.
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Myositis
inflammation of the muscle.
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Myelopathy
any disorder of the spinal cord.
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Pathologic fracture
a break of diseased bone that occurs from a minor stress or injury that would not normally occur in healthy bone.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
an autoimmune disease in which the synovial membranes are inflamed and thickened.
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Stress fracture
excessive impact on the bone causes small hairline crack.
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Synovia
the fluid that acts as a lubricant for joints, tendon sheath, or bursa.
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Stress fractures
excessive impact on the bone causes small hairline crack.
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Spondylitis
an inflammation of the vertebrae.
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Tendons
connect muscle to bone.
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Pathologic fractures
a break of diseased bone that occurs from a minor stress or injury that would not normally occur in healthy bone.
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
an abnormal enlargement of the prostate.
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Acute kidney failure
the sudden interruption of kidney function.
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Dysplasia
an abnormal development or growth of cells.
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Chronic renal failure
progressive disease in which renal failure increases, causing multisystem problems.
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Complete prolapse
entire uterus descends and protrudes beyond the introitus, and the vagina becomes inverted.
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
progressive disease in which renal failure increases, causing multisystem problems.
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Calculus
a stone in the kidney or ureter.
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Cystitis
an inflammation of the bladder.
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End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
the late stage of chronic renal failure.
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Endometriosis
an abnormal growth of the endometrium outside the uterus.
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Kidneys
bilateral organs located against the dorsal wall that filter blood to constantly to remove waste.
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Female genitalia
the female reproductive organs.
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Female genital prolapse
downward displacement of the genital organs.
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Male genitalia
made up of the scrotum, testicles, and the penis.
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Glomerulonephritis
inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidneys.
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Incomplete prolapse
the uterus descends into the introitus.
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Menopause
the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual cycle ceases.
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Nephritis
the inflammation of the kidneys.
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Micturate
voiding or urinating.
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Nephrons
found in the kidneys and used to filter, reabsorb, and secrete urine.
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Nephrosis
a disease or disorder of the kidney.
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Nephropathy
a disease or disorder of the kidney.
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Penis
the male organ that functions in both the urinary and reproductive systems.
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Ovarian cysts
an encapsulated sac of the ovary that is filled with semisolid or liquid material.
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Premenopausal
the time right before menopause.
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Postmenopausal
when a woman has not had a period for at least 1 year until the time she celebrates her 100th birthday.
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Perimenopausal
when symptoms of menopause begin.
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Prostate gland
secretes fluid that is part of the semen and also aids in the motility of the sperm in the male.
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Renal colic
acute pain caused by the passage of a kidney stone from the kidney through the ureter.
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Ureters
very narrow tubes that conduct urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
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Urethra
a small tube extending from the bladder to outside the body.
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Urethral stricture
a narrowing of the urethra.
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Urethritis
an inflammation of the urethra.
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Urinary system
the system that maintains the balance of the contents of the fluids in the body.
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Urinary bladder
holds urine until it moves to the urethra.
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Urine
fluid waste.
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Urinary tract infection (UTI)
the abnormal presence of microorganisms in the urine.
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Voiding
urination or micturating.

ICD-10-CM (7 decks)

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