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Healing in summary
Definition
Organization (laying granulation tissue)->Granulation (new CT)->Resolution (reabsorption of exudates (debris) after repair)
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keloid
Definition
hyperplastic scar, elevated from surface of skin due to excess scar formation; disfiguring
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collagen
Definition
deposition by fibroblasts
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Organization
Definition
Laying down of granulation tissue, replacement of necrotic tissue with new tissue (scar)
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Cicatrisation
Definition
replacement by scar formation (granulation tissue)
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regeneration
Definition
replacement of lost tissue-either parenchymal or stromal
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Curling's ulcer
Definition
stomach and duodenum; typical of burn victims
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Cushing's ulcer
Definition
gastric acid pepsin hypersecretion. Due to complications involving the CNS, esp the hypothalamus
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apthous ulcer
Definition
canker sores inside mouth; resembles herpes but cause in unknown
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Boil
Definition
infected hair follicle
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Cellulitis (phlegmon)
Definition
Diffuse, red, non-circumscribed spreading thru tissue spaces and lymphatics. ex. Erysipelas (St. Anthony's Fire) Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A, beta hemolytic)
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Granulomatous Inflammation
Definition
distinct morphologic pattern of inflammatory reaction encountered in relatively few diseases. ex. TB, Syphilis, Lymphogranuloma venereum (Chlamydia trachomatis) and certain fungal diseases
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Granulomatous Inflammation
Definition
distinct morphologic pattern of inflammatory reaction encountered in relatively few diseases. ex. TB, Syphilis, Lymphogranuloma venereum and certain fungal diseases
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Membranous Inflammation
Definition
characterized by formation of pseudo-membranes derived from a mixture of fibrin, dead cells, WBCs, microbes, toxins, etc. ex. Corynebacterium diptheria, Clostridium difficile
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Purulent inflammation
Definition
characterized by liquifactive necrosis associated with infection and many neutrophils ex. streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, gonococci, meningococci, pseudomonas
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fibrinous inflammation
Definition
more severe injuries release exudates with richer protein content containing fibrinogen ex. rheumatic carditis, pneumonia, diptheria bacillus
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serous inflammation
Definition
mild injury evokes protein-poor exudates, ex. skin blister
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Foreign body granuloma
Definition
induced by sensitivity by surgical implants, sutures,etc (breast implants)
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Langerhan's giant cell
Definition
Characteristic of TB, Sarcoidosis, Tularemia, etc
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Langhan's giant cell
Definition
Granuloma lesion showing "horseshoe-shaped" pattern of nuclei arrangement.
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serotonin
Definition
released during inflammation; found in brain cells, mast cells and platelets, effect is vasoconstriction
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anaphylaxis
Definition
results from extreme hypersensitivity to an allergen (ex. bee sting) -> smooth m. contraction (esp. lungs) cyanosis, and death if not corrected
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delayed hypersensitivity
Definition
T-Cell mediated, (ex. Mantoux TB test, Leproma skin test; poison oak, poison ivy, transplants)
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Immediate hypersensitivity
Definition
antibody (IgE) dependent; mast-cell mediated; ex. ragweed, pollen, goldenrod, etc
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Complement
Definition
a system of 9 different beta globulins, which participate and enhance Ag-Ab complexes. Also, system enhances phagocytosis of these particular Ag-Ab complexes. Considered a lytic component in Ab-Ab reactions
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neutralization
Definition
inactivation of any antigen by specific, homologous antiserum
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Precipitation
Definition
forms when soluble antigen (toxins, antigenic fluids, etc) combines with homologous or specific antisera (ex. botulism toxin-anti-toxin complex)
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Agglutination
Definition
Clumping of multiple particulate antigens by specific or homologous antibodies, ex. bacteria, RBCs
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Monocyte
Definition
precursor to macrophages; largest of circulatory WBCs; agranulocyte
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Lymphocyte
Definition
non-phagocytic, agranulocyte and smallest of WBCs
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Basophils
Definition
histamine and heparin-containing; has role in allergies
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Eosinophils
Definition
elevated in allergic reacions, ex. hay fever, no histamines; phagocytic to Ag-Ab complexes
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Burnett's Syndrome
Definition
Hyper-calcemia due to prolonged ingestion of milk simultaneously with alkali during peptic ulcer treatment
Term
Xanthomas
Definition
not a true neoplasia; plaques of lipid-laden macrophages; sometimes seen in diabetics, hyperlipidemia, and primary biliary cirrhosis
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Bone Marrow Embolism
Definition
Type of embolism associated with bone crushings, particularly in chest area during resuscitation
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Saddle embolism
Definition
type of embolism that straddles bifurcation of a vessel and blocks (ex. sits on 2 main subdivisions of pulmonary a.)
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Homan's sign
Definition
thrombus in vessels of calf of legs giving pain(heat and tenderness) upon dorsiflexion
Term
shrinkage->contraction->recanalization
Definition
Fate of Thrombus
Term
mural thrombi
Definition
non-occlusive adherence to vessel or cardiac wall, but may build up to occlusive levels
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Arterial thrombus
Definition
These thrombi usually begin at site of endothelial injury or turbulence
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Rigor Mortis
Definition
stiffening of the body
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Algor Mortis
Definition
cooling of the body
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Postmortem Clot
Definition
This has no lines of Zahn and does not adhere to endothelium
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Lines of Zahn
Definition
exhibited by thrombus; cross section of clot shows banding or "ribbing" from layers of platelets covered with WBCs
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lining of stomach->GB->SI->brain->kidney tubules
Definition
order of organ putrefaction
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anamnestic response
Definition
The phenomenon of recall of tissues "remembering" their previous experience
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cyst
Definition
lesion consisting of a center of fluid material surrounded by either an immediate layer of epithelium or fibrous CT
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dust cell
Definition
a macrophage containing carbon particles in the lung is commonly called a
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Capillaries of lungs
Definition
What does a venous thrombosis resulting in embolism usually affect?
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dystrophic calcification
Definition
Usually deposited on dead cells or tissues
Term
Bronze diabetes
Definition
refers to an accompanying pigmentation in a disease known as hemochromatosis
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regeneration
Definition
Parenchymatous repair means healing by
Term
Inflammation
Definition
Natural response to an irritant (microbial, chemical or physical)
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necrobiosis
Definition
Type of cell death that occurs normally-often associated with aging or disease
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fat necrosis
Definition
This type of necrosis occurs most frequently in the liver
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fibroblasts
Definition
cell type responsible for formation of scar tissue-(several different kinds of scarring, each caused by differing amounts of collagen over expression)
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agenesis
Definition
absence of development of an organ
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resolution
Definition
clearing of inflammation when an affected part returns to normal
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Caseous
Definition
Type of necrosis often associated with TB in which necrotic material is rich in protein in lipids
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Zenker's degeneration
Definition
Special form of cell change associated with hyaline degeneration
Term
interstitial emphysema
Definition
What can be a sequel to whooping cough (bacterium Bordetella pertussis)
Term
Thromoangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's disease)
Definition
Almost exclusive in young and middle age men who smoke heavily. blood vessels damaged, often severe enough to result in gangrene of extremities.
Term
coronary arteries
Definition
Where is atherosclerosis most common in?
Term
Rheumatic fever
Definition
The greatest number of lesions of cardiac valves result from...(Streptococcus pyogenes)
Term
mycotic
Definition
Chronic granulomatous infections and granulomas may be caused by what type of infection?
Term
lungs
Definition
Coccidiomycosis (aka "California disease", "Desert rheumatism", "San Joaquin valley fever",and "Valley fever") is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii. Endemic in certain parts of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and northwestern Mexico and it affects the
Term
lungs
Definition
Psittacosis, caused by Chlamydia psittaci, primarily affects the
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SLE
Definition
butterfly lesion on face
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hematoma
Definition
large extravascular hemorrhage forming a tumor like swelling
Term
Lead
Definition
Basophilic stippling (blue-purple staining granules within the red blood cell) may indicate poison with
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Melanosis coli
Definition
A condition (medical curiosity) in which excess lipofuscin is deposited in the colon and appendix (associated with chronic users of pigmented type cathartics ex. rhubarb)
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metaplasia
Definition
In certain conditions (ex. smoking) the mucosal lining of the bronchi changes to stratified squamous epithelium. What term describes this change?
Term
chemotaxis
Definition
a factor in determining the direction of locomotion (tissue substances that summon WBCs and macrophages following injury)
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PMN
Definition
main cell found in most cases of acute inflammation
Term
Fatty infiltration
Definition
Presence of vacuoles in the cytoplasm of a cell undergoing degeneration is indicative of...
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