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ch. 6-9 med terms
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01/03/2011
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Papilla
 Definition
contains blood vessels that nourish the hair
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Fibroblast
 Definition
cell of the dermis that produces collagen
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Epithelium
 Definition
tissue of the epidermis
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Keratin
 Definition
protein that makes the skin tough and waterproof
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Dermatitis
 Definition
inflammation of the skin
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Hypodermic
 Definition
Pertaining to below the skin
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Debridement
 Definition
Removal of burned skin
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Histamine
 Definition
substance produced by mast cells
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Rhytidectomy
 Definition
Face lift
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Carcinoma
 Definition
Malignant tumor arising from epithelial tissue
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Diaphoresis
 Definition
Profuse sweating
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Infection
 Definition
Major complication of burn
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Blepharoplasty
 Definition
Procedure for correcting droopy eyelids
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Pyogenic
 Definition
Pus producing
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Dermatomycosis
 Definition
fungal infection of the skin
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Connective
 Definition
tissue of the dermis
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Adipose
 Definition
Pertaining to fat
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Adenoma
 Definition
Tumor of a gland
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Melanocyte
 Definition
Cell that produces melanin
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Sarcoma
 Definition
Malignant tumor arising from connective tissue
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Maxilla
 Definition
Upper jaw
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Cartilage
 Definition
Covers the ends of bones at joints
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Kyphosis
 Definition
Humpback
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Humerus
 Definition
Upper arm
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Colles
 Definition
Fracture of distal radius
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Intervertebral
 Definition
Pertaining to between the vertebrae
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Osteoclasts
 Definition
Cells that break down bone
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Carpals
 Definition
Wrist
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Ulna
 Definition
Bone of forearm
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Clavicle
 Definition
collarbone
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Coccyx
 Definition
Tailbone
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Acetabular
 Definition
Pertaining to the hip socket
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Mandible
 Definition
Lower jaw
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Osteocyte
 Definition
Mature bone cell
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Comminuted
 Definition
Fracture where the bone has been splintered
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Sternum
 Definition
Breastbone
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Olecranon
 Definition
Elbow
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Calcaneus
 Definition
Heel
Term
Osteosarcoma
 Definition
malignant tumor of the bone
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Atrophy
 Definition
Wasting away of a muscle
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Quadriceps
 Definition
Muscles of anterior thigh
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Hamstrings
 Definition
Muscles of posterior thigh
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Tenosynovitis
 Definition
Inflammation of tendon sheath
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Fibromyalgia
 Definition
Pain in fibrous tissue
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Leiomyoma
 Definition
Benign tumor of smooth muscle tissue
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Kinesiology
 Definition
Study of movement
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Abductor
 Definition
Muscle that moves a part away from the midline
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Dyskinesia
 Definition
Impairment of muscle movement
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Tendon
 Definition
Attaches muscle to bone
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Gastrocnemius
 Definition
calf muscle
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Gastrocnemius
 Definition
calf muscle
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Deltoid
 Definition
Muscle of the shoulder
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Muscular
 Definition
Pertaining to the muscle
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Rhabdomyolysis
 Definition
breakdown of muscle tissue
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Fasciorrhaphy
 Definition
Suturing of the fascia
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Rhabdomyoma
 Definition
Benign tumor of the striated muscle
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Dystonia
 Definition
Abnormal muscle tone
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Ligament
 Definition
Attaches bone to bone
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Strain
 Definition
Overstretching or tearing of a muscle
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Diathermy
 Definition
Heat applied to deep tissue
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Gyri
 Definition
Gray bulges on the surface of the cerebrum
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Brainstem
 Definition
Name for midbrain, pons, and medulla
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Meninges
 Definition
Membrane covering the brain and spinal cord
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Hydrocephalus
 Definition
Accumulation of fluid in the brain
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Glioma
 Definition
malignant tumor of the brain
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Anesthesia
 Definition
Loss of sensation
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Parasthesia
 Definition
Abnormal sensation
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Cerebral
 Definition
Pertaining to the brain
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Pyrexia
 Definition
High fever
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Dilantin
 Definition
a drug used to treat epilepsy
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Sensory
 Definition
Function of the nervous system detecting changes inside and outside the body
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Neuron
 Definition
a nerve cell
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Idiopathic
 Definition
unknown origin
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Thalamus
 Definition
acts as a relay station for incoming stimuli
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Electroencephalogram
 Definition
record of the electrical activity of the brain
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Epilepsy
 Definition
caused by abnormal impulses of the brain
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Parkinsons Disease
 Definition
a decrease of dopamine in the brain, resulting in abnormal movements
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Aphasia
 Definition
Lack of speech
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Occipital
 Definition
lobe at the back of the cerebrum
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Synapse
 Definition
a gap between two neurons
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