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Week 5 Flashcards

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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

A

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

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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

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complete fusion of the vertebrae.

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Bones

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dense, porous, calcified connective tissue that protect the internal organs and form the framework of the body.

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Aporosity

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Swiss-cheese appearance of the bones, creating a decrease in bone mass.

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Arthritis

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inflammation of a joint.

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Cartilage

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smooth, nonvascular connective tissue that comprises the more flexible parts of the skeleton.

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Bursa

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synovial-fluid-filled sac that works as a cushion to assist in movement.

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Colles’ fracture

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a wrist fracture that typically occurs when a person tries to break a fall by extending the arm.

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Bursitis

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an inflammation of the bursa.

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Compression fractures of the spine

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the vertebrae in the spine become weak and collapse under low stress.

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Degenerative joint disease

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a type of osteoarthritis.

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36
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Dowager’s hump

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an abnormal curvature in the upper thoracic spine.

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Dorsopathies

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disorders of the back.

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38
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Herniated disc

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the result of the rupture of the nucleus pulposus, or the material in the center of the disc.

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Malunion fracture

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the fracture site is misaligned.

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Joints

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allow for bending and rotating movements.

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Infectious arthropathies

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disorders of the joints that are caused by an infectious agent.

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Ligaments

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bands of connective tissue that connect the joints.

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Fascia

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connective tissue that not only covers but supports and separates muscle.

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Muscles

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holds the body erect and allows movement.

45
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Nonunion fracture

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fracture fragments fail to unite.

46
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Osteoarthritis (OA)

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most common form of arthritis; causes the degeneration of the articular cartilage.

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Osteoporosis

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the reduction in bone mass that is responsible for different conditions affecting a person’s health.

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Rheumatism

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the general term for the deterioration and inflammation of connective tissue, including muscles, tendons, synovium, and bursa.

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Myositis

A

inflammation of the muscle.

50
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Myelopathy

A

any disorder of the spinal cord.

51
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Pathologic fracture

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a break of diseased bone that occurs from a minor stress or injury that would not normally occur in healthy bone.

52
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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an autoimmune disease in which the synovial membranes are inflamed and thickened.

53
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Stress fracture

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excessive impact on the bone causes small hairline crack.

54
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Synovia

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the fluid that acts as a lubricant for joints, tendon sheath, or bursa.

55
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Stress fractures

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excessive impact on the bone causes small hairline crack.

56
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Spondylitis

A

an inflammation of the vertebrae.

57
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Tendons

A

connect muscle to bone.

58
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Pathologic fractures

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a break of diseased bone that occurs from a minor stress or injury that would not normally occur in healthy bone.

59
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

A

an abnormal enlargement of the prostate.

60
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Acute kidney failure

A

the sudden interruption of kidney function.

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Dysplasia

A

an abnormal development or growth of cells.

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Chronic renal failure

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progressive disease in which renal failure increases, causing multisystem problems.

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Complete prolapse

A

entire uterus descends and protrudes beyond the introitus, and the vagina becomes inverted.

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

A

progressive disease in which renal failure increases, causing multisystem problems.

65
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Calculus

A

a stone in the kidney or ureter.

66
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Cystitis

A

an inflammation of the bladder.

67
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End-stage renal disease (ESRD)

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the late stage of chronic renal failure.

68
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Endometriosis

A

an abnormal growth of the endometrium outside the uterus.

69
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Kidneys

A

bilateral organs located against the dorsal wall that filter blood to constantly to remove waste.

70
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Female genitalia

A

the female reproductive organs.

71
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Female genital prolapse

A

downward displacement of the genital organs.

72
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Male genitalia

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made up of the scrotum, testicles, and the penis.

73
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Glomerulonephritis

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inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidneys.

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Incomplete prolapse

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the uterus descends into the introitus.

75
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Menopause

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the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual cycle ceases.

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Nephritis

A

the inflammation of the kidneys.

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Micturate

A

voiding or urinating.

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Nephrons

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found in the kidneys and used to filter, reabsorb, and secrete urine.

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Nephrosis

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a disease or disorder of the kidney.

80
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Nephropathy

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a disease or disorder of the kidney.

81
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Penis

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the male organ that functions in both the urinary and reproductive systems.

82
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Ovarian cysts

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an encapsulated sac of the ovary that is filled with semisolid or liquid material.

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Premenopausal

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the time right before menopause.

84
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Postmenopausal

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when a woman has not had a period for at least 1 year until the time she celebrates her 100th birthday.

85
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Perimenopausal

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when symptoms of menopause begin.

86
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Prostate gland

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secretes fluid that is part of the semen and also aids in the motility of the sperm in the male.

87
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Renal colic

A

acute pain caused by the passage of a kidney stone from the kidney through the ureter.

88
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Ureters

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very narrow tubes that conduct urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

89
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Urethra

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a small tube extending from the bladder to outside the body.

90
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Urethral stricture

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a narrowing of the urethra.

91
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Urethritis

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an inflammation of the urethra.

92
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Urinary system

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the system that maintains the balance of the contents of the fluids in the body.

93
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Urinary bladder

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holds urine until it moves to the urethra.

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Urine

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fluid waste.

95
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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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the abnormal presence of microorganisms in the urine.

96
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Voiding

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urination or micturating.

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