Med Terms Final Exam

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adenoma
pg. 38

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is a benign tumor that arises in, or resembles, glandular tissues

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adenomalacia
pg. 38

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is the abnormal softening of a gland

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pheochromocytoma
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is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes the gland to produce excess epinephrine

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cerebrum
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largest and upper most portion of the brain. responsible for thought, judgment, memory, and emotion

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cerebellum

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coordinates muscular activity and balance for smooth and steady movements

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mammoplasty

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cosmetic operation on the breasts

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mastopexy

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mammoplasty to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position

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mammogram

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resulting record of mammography

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coclear implants

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implanted electronic device that enables deaf person to hear again

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hemmorhagic stroke

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occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks

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cerebrovascular accident

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condition is damage to the brain that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted because a blood vessel is either blocked or has ruptured

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transient ischemic attack

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temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain

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presbycusis

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gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that occurs as the body ages

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albinism

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genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes

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vitiligo

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skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes

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uterine membranes

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perimetrium(tough outer layer)
myometrium(muscular middle)
endometrium(inner layer)

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fovea centralis

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a pit in the middle of the macula (back of eye that has good color vision)

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choroid

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the opaque middle layer of the eyeball that contains many blood vessels and provides the blood supply for the entire eye

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chorion

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thin outer membrane that encloses the embryo

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location of thymus

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located near the midline in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity

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location of pituitary

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hangs from the infundibulum below the hypothalamus, which is part of the brain

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psoriasis

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common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks

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lupus erythematosus

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autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk

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hypnotic

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depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep

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sedative

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depresses the central nervous system to produce calm and diminished responsiveness without producing sleep

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scotoma

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aka blind spot, is an abnormal area of absent or depressed vision surrounded by an area of normal vision

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osteoarthritis

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wear-and-tear arthritis, most commonly associated with aging

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rheumotoid arthritis

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chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked

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gouty arthritis

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aka gout, is a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid in the joints

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hyperhidrosis

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is a condition of sweating in one area or over the whole body

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diaphoresis

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is profuse sweating

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ascending tracts

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towards the brain

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descending tracts

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away from the brain

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proctoplasty

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is the surgical repair of the rectum

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proctopexy

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is the surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ

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pediculosis capitis

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head lice

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pediculosis corporis

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body lice

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pediculosis pubis

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pubic lice

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pediculosis pedis

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foot lice

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pap smear

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is an exfoliative biopsy for the detection of conditions that can be early indicators of cervical cancer

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pyloric sphincter

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is the ring-like muscle that controls the flow from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine

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complement

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group of proteins, that mark foreign invaders and attracts phagocytes to destroy these antigens

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interferon

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group of proteins, that specialize in fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication

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tests for osteoporosis

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ultrasonic home density testing
dual x-ray absorptiometry (most accurate)

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thrombus

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is a blood clot attached to the interior walls of an artery or vein

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aneurysm

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is a localized weak spot, or balloon-like enlargement, of the wall of an artery

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embolus

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is a foreign object that is circulating in the blood

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hypercapnia

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is the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

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hypoxemia

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is a condition of having below-normal oxygen levels in the body tissues and cells

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lou gherig's disease

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is a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles

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heparin

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is released in response to an injury, is an anticoagulant

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histamine

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is released in response to allergens, causes the signs of an allergic response, including itching and increased mucus secretion

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anabolism

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is the building up of body cells and substances from nutrients

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catabolism

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is the breaking down of body cells or substances, releasing energy and carbon dioxide

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hemoglobin

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the iron-containing pigment of the erythrocytes

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fibrinogen

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are the clotting proteins found in plasma

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DNA

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is packaged in a chromosome as two spiraling strands that twist together to form a double helix

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mydriatic drops

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are medicated drops placed into the eyes that produce temporary paralysis (dialation)

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staphylococci

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a group of about 30 species of bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters resembling grapes

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malleus

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aka hammer, of the auditory ossicles

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oxytocin

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stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth

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tay-sachs disease

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is a fatal genetic disorder in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance build up in tissues and nerve cells in the brain

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conn's syndrome

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is a disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of aldosterone

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dysplasia

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is abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs

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esotropia

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aka crosseyes, is strabismus characterized by an inward deviation of one or both eyes

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exotropia

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aka walleye, is stabismus characterized by the outward deviation of one eye relative to the other

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myelopathy

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describes any pathological change or disease in the spinal cord/bone

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hyperproteinuria

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high protein level in urine

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pathogen

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is a disease-producing microorganism such as a virus

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atrophy

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means weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures

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myopia

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nearsightedness, is a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina

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pulmonologist

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is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the lungs and associated tissues

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pyro

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fever or fire

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bruxism

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grinding of teeth at night

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arterionecrosis

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tissue death of artery

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empyema

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a collection of pus within a body cavity

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fimbriae

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are the fringed, finger-like extensions of this opening (fallopian tubes)

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cholecystalgia

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pain in the gallbladder

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pterygium

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is a benign growth on the cornea that can become large enough to distort vision

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subconjuctivial hemorrhage

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is bleeding between the conjunctiva and the sclera

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anxiolytic drug

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is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and to reduce tension

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insulin

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converts glucose to glycogen for storage

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dystonia

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abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movements

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esophagogastricduodenoscopy

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endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract which includes the esophagus, stomach , and upper duodenum

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salpingitis

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inflammation of a fallopian tube

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polysomnography

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sleep apnea study

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metastasize

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is the process by which cancer spreads from one place to another