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Anat 100 - Pathologies
Pathologies
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/28/2011

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ACUTE PAIN
Definition

HAVE A SPECIFIC BEGINNING AND SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS THAT DEVELOP QUICKLY, LAST A SHORT TIME, AND THEN DISAPPEAR

 

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AFFERENT
Definition
Toward a center point of reference. Nerves of this type typically send sensory information to the brain to be processed.
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ANAPLASIA
Definition
The reproduction of abnormal and undifferentiated cells that fail to mature into specialized cell types.
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BENIGN
Definition
Usually describing a non cancerous tumor that is contained and does not spread.
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BIOLOGIC RHYTHMS
Definition
The internal, periodic timing component of an organism, also known as a BIORHYTHM
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CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS
Definition
These work in a 24 hour period to coordinate internal functions such as sleep
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ULTRADIAN RHYTHMS
Definition
These repeat themselves at a rate that ranges from90 minutes to every few hours
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CANCER
Definition
Malignent, nonencapsulated cells that invade surrounding tissue. They often break away, or metastasize from the primary tumor and form secondary masses
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CHRONIC PAIN
Definition
Pain that continues over a prolonged time, usually more than 6 months. Onset may be obscure, and the character and quality of the pain may change over time. Usually poorly localized
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DOSHA
Definition
Physiologic function as described in AYURVEDA
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EFFERENT
Definition
Away from the center point of reference. Nerves of this type are typically sent from the brain to an effector organ.
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ENTRAINMENT
Definition
A coordination or synchronization with an internal or external rhythm, especially when a person responds to certain patterns by moving in a manner that is coordinated with those patterns.
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ETIOLOGY
Definition
The study of all the factors involved in causing a disease
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FISTULA
Definition
A track that is open at both ends, through which abnormal connections occur between two surfaces
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HEALTH
Definition
A condition of homeostasis resulting in a state of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well being.
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HOMEOSTASIS
Definition
The internal balance that the body must keep
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HYPERPLASIA
Definition
Abnormal tissue growth resulting from uncontrolled cell division
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INFLAMMATION
Definition
A protective response of the tissues to irritation or injury that may be chronic, subacute or acute.
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NEOPLASM
Definition
The abnormal growth of NEW tissue. Also called a TUMOR, can be benign or malignant.
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OPPORTUNISTIC PATHOGENS
Definition
Organisms that cause disease only when immunity is low in a host.
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PAIN
Definition
An unpleasant sensation. Is a complex, private experience with physiological, psychological and social aspects. Because it is subjective, it is often difficult to explain or describe.
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PATHOGENICITY
Definition
The ability of an infectious agent to cause disease.
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PATHOLOGY
Definition
The study of disease.
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PHANTOM PAIN
Definition
A form of pain or other sensation experienced in a missing extremity after a limp amputation.
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SINUS
Definition
A tract leading from a cavity to the surface.
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SOMATIC PAIN
Definition
Pain that arises from the body wall as opposed to the viscera. The superficial type of this pain comes from the stimulation of receptors in the skin. The deep type of this pain arises from the stimulation of receptors in skeletal muscles, joints, tendons and fascia.
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STRESS
Definition

Any external or internal stimulus that requires a change or response so as to prevent an imbalance in the internal environment of the body, mind or emotions. May be any activity that makes demands on mental and emotional resources.

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VIRULENT
Definition

A quality of organisms that readily cause disease.

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VISCERAL PAIN
Definition

Pain that results from the stimulation of receptors or an abnormal condition in the viscera (internal organs)

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FEEDBACK LOOP
Definition

A well developed control system used to maintain homeostasis, cause and effect.

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NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
Definition

Feedback that reserves the original stimulus, stabilizes physiologic function, and helps to maintain homeostasis.

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POSITIVE FEEDBACK
Definition

Feedback that enhances the original stimulus to maintain and accelerate a disturbed state of homeostasis, (e.g., labor)

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CHRONIC DISEASES
Definition

Have a vague onset, develop slowly, and last for a long time, sometimes for life

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Definition

Can be transmitted from one person to another.

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DIAGNOSIS
Definition

Occurs when a licensed medical professional categorizes a disease by identifying it's signs and symptoms

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DISEASE
Definition

Can be described as an abnormality in the function of the body, especially when the abnormality threatens well-being.

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IDIOPATHIC
Definition

Is a term that refers to diseases with undetermined causes.

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PROGNOSIS
Definition

The expected outcome in a client who has a disease.

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REMISSION
Definition

Reversal of signs and symptoms that may occur in clients who have chronic diseases. Can be temporary or permanent.

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SIGNS
Definition

Objective changes that can be seen or measured by someone other than the client.

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SUBACUTE
Definition

Diseases or pain that have characteristics that fall between acute and chronic. Signs of inflammation may be present but are not increasing.

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SYMPTOMS
Definition

Subjective changes noticed or felt only by the client.

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P.R.I.S.H.
Definition

5 signs of inflammation;

PAIN

REDNESS

IMMOBILITY

SWELLING

HEAT

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RISK FACTORS
Definition

Conditions that may put one at risk for a disease but do not actually cause the disease

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HYPERALGESIA
Definition

 

Increased sensitivity to pain.

 

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REFERRED PAIN
Definition

Pain felt in a surface area far from the stimulated organ.

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PAIN THRESHOLD
Definition

Occurs when stimulation becomes intense enough to initiate the firing of pain receptors.

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