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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
09/03/2012

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Term
adenoma
Definition
Any neoplasm of the glandular epithelium, either benign or malignant.
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adenocarcinoma
Definition
Any malignant neoplasm of the glandular epithelium.
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autopsy
Definition
Examination of a body, its organs and tissues, after death to determine the actual cause of death
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carcinoma
Definition
Cancer arising in an epithelium.
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fat embolism
Definition
Freely floating fat globule in the blood stream, which can obstruct blood circulation to vital organs (e.g., heart, brain). Usually caused by injury to subcutaneous tissue or a bone fracture that allows fat release.
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keloid
Definition
An abnormal proliferation of connective tissue during the healing of skin wounds, often yielding an unsightly mass of scar tissue beneath the skin surface.
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lesion
Definition
Any injury, wound or infection that affects tissue over an area of a definite size (i.e. not spread throughout the body).
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pathology
Definition
The study of the changes in organs and tissues that are produced by disease.
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pus
Definition
A collection of tissue fluid, bacteria, dead and dying tissue cells, white blood cells and macrophages in an inflamed area.
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sacroma
Definition
Cancer arising in the connective tissue of muscles.
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scurvy
Definition
A disease caused by the lack of adequate Vitamin C in the diet, which is needed for collagen synthesis. Symptoms include disruption of blood vessels, delay in wound healing, weakness of scar tissue and loose teeth.
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athlete's foot
Definition
A fungus infection usually in the skin of the toes and the soles of the foot.
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birthmark
Definition
A tumor, composed of vascular or cutaneous tissue, located in the skin or subcutaneous tissue which is observed at or shortly after birth (also called a nevus).
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boil
Definition
A bacterial infection of hair follicle and/or sebaceous gland.
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carbuncle
Definition
A bacterial infection similar to a boil, which spreads into the subcutaneous tissue.
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callus
Definition
Gross thickening of the epidermis caused by persistent friction (e.g., as from a poorly fitting shoe).
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contact dermatitis
Definition
Itching, redness and swelling, progressing to blister formation, caused by the exposure of the skin chemicals (e.g. poison ivy) that provoke an allergic response in sensitive individuals.
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eczema
Definition
A noncontagious skin rash often accompanied by itching, blistering and scaling.
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decubitus ulcer
Definition
Localized breakdown and ulceration of skin due to interference with its blood supply, usually due to constant pressure in a bony area. Also known as a bedsore.
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erythema
Definition
Reddening of the skin due to dilation of the dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation.
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impetigo
Definition
Pink, water-filled, raised lesions that develope a yellow crust and eventually rupture. These are contagious, caused by staphylococcus and common around the mouth and nose in school-age children.
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mole
Definition
A pigmented, fleshy skin tumor (also called a nevus).
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psoriasis
Definition
A chronic condition characterized by reddened epidermal lesions covered with dry silvery scales. Often triggered by trauma, infection, hormonal changes or stress.
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pruritus
Definition
Severe itching.
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pustule
Definition
An elevated pus-filled area.
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seborrhea
Definition
Hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands, often accompanied by greasy skin and dandruff.
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ulcer
Definition
An open sore.
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urticaria
Definition
Also known as hives, it is an allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches.
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vitiligo
Definition
The most prevalent skin pigmentation disorder, characterized by a loss of melanocytes and uneven dispersal of melanin. This is observed as unpigmented skin regions surrounded by normally pigmented areas.
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wart
Definition
A flesh-colored raised area caused by a viral infection.
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achondroplasia
Definition
A congential condition involving defective cartilage growth and a deficient ability to form endochondral bones which will cause dwarfism.
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osteitis
Definition
Inflammation of bony tissue.
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traction
Definition
Placing sustained tension on a body region to keep the parts of a fractured bone in proper alignment.
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arthrology
Definition
The study of joints.
Term
ostalgia
Definition
Pain in a bone.
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ostectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of a bone.
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arthralgia
Definition
Pain in a joint.
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arthropathy
Definition
Any joint disease.
Term
arthroplasty
Definition
Surgery to make a joint more movable.
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hemarthrosis
Definition
Blood in a joint cavity.
Term
luxation
Definition
Dislocation of a joint.
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subluxation
Definition
Partial dislocation of a joint.
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synovitis
Definition
Inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint.
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hernia
Definition
Protrusion of an organ through its body cavity wall.
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myalgia
Definition
Muscle pain resulting from any muscular disease or disorder.
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myopathy
Definition
Any disease of muscles.
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paresis
Definition
A partial or slight paralysis of the muscles.
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