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Term
Basel Cell Carinoma
Definition
Cancer of the deepest layer or the epidermis of the skin
Term
Laceration
Definition
Deep, penetrating wound. It can have a clean cut or torn, ragged skin edges.
Term
Ecchymosis
Definition
Hemorrhages under the skin that is 3cm in diameter or larger.
Term
Hematoma
Definition
Solid Swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
Term
Port-Wine Stain
Definition
Birthmark (Nevus)
Term
Hemangioma
Definition
Congenital growth composed of a mass superficial dilated blood vessels.
Term
Term for this condition also known as hives?
Definition
Uriticaria
Term
Absest
Definition
Localized pus containing pockets.
Term
What is the term of the condition that describes a bump?
Definition
Pruritis
Term
Medical term for perfuse sweating from myocardium infarction?
Definition
Diaphorsis
Term
Another term for Sweat Glands?
Definition
Exocrine Glands
Term
Question involving a burn that blisters and burns down to the Dermis?
Definition
Second Degree Burn
Term
Basal Layer
Definition
Deepest part of te epidermis is composed of living cells that are constantly divided and being forced to the surface.
Term
Peritonitis
Definition
Inflammation and infection of the peritoneum.
Term
Hematochezia
Definition
Blood in the feces.
Term
Cirrh/o-
Jaund/o-
Definition
Yellow
Term
Constip/o-
Definition
Compacted Feces
Term
Emet/o-
Definition
Vomit
Term
Hemat/o-
Definition
Vomiting Blood
Term
Lith/o-
Definition
Stones / Colylithisis
Term
Pept/o-
Definition
Digestive
Term
Polyp
Definition
Growth on the colon itself.
Term
-emesis
Definition
Vomit
Term
Chol/e-
Definition
Bile, Gall
Term
Cholecyst/o-
Definition
Gallbladder
Term
Col/o-
Definition
Colon
Term
Enter/o-
Definition
Small Intestine
Term
Gastr/o-
Definition
Stomach
Term
-Lithiasis
Definition
Presence of stones.
Term
Hepat/o-
Definition
Liver
Term
Cirrhosis
Definition
Progressive degenerative liver disease
Term
Cholecystalgia
Definition
Pain due to inflammation of the gallbladder.
Term
Cholecystectomy
Definition
Removal of the gallbladder
Term
Cholecystitis
Definition
Inflammation or infection of the gallbladder.
Term
Hepatectomy
Definition
Liver Removal
Term
Cholelithiasis
Definition
Condition of Gallstones
Term
Colostomy
Definition
Process of making a surgical incision into the colon.
Term
Gastrostomy
Definition
Process of making a surgical incision into the stomach/
Term
Ileostomy
Definition
Process of making a surgical incision into the Ileum
Term
Jejumostomy
Definition
Process of making a surgical incision into the Jejunum.
Term
Dysphagia
Definition
Condition of Painful eating/swallowing.
Term
Hepat/o- Melagy
Definition
Liver Enlargement
Term
Hepat/o- Ectomy
Definition
Liver Removal
Term
Something about Muscular Rings? (Test)
Definition
Pyloric Sphincter
Term
Anastom/o-
Definition
Create an opening between two structures.
Term
Gallbladder
Definition
A teardrop-shaped, dark green sac posterior to the liver.
Term
Liver
Definition
A large, dark red-brown organ, located in the upper abdomen.
Term
Pancreas
Definition
A yellow, somewhat lumpy gland shaped like an elongated triangle. Located posterior to the stomach.
Term
Spleen
Definition
A rounded lymphoid organ, is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, posterior to the stomach.
Term
Cecum
Definition
A short sac. Hanging from its external wall is the appendix, a thin tube that is closed at its distal end.
Term
Deodenum
Definition
10-inch C-Shaped segment that begins at the stomach and ends at the Jejunum.
First part of the small intestine
Term
Jejunum
Definition
Second part of the small intestine, 8-foot segment that repeatedly twists and turns in the abdominal cavity.
Term
Ileum
Definition
12-foot segment where absorption of nutrients is completed.
Third part of the small intestine.
Term
Cardia
Definition
The small area where the esophagus joins the stomach.
Term
Pyloric Sphincter
Definition
Located at the distal end of the stomach. After an hour of eating, the Pyloric Sphincter opens and waves of peristalsis propel the chyme into the small intestine.
Term
Ascites
Definition
Accumulation of ascitic fluid in the abdominopelvic cavity. Liver disease and congestive heart failure cause a backup of blood.
Term
Cholangitis
Definition
Acute or chronic inflammation of the bile ducts because of cirrhosis or gallstones.
Term
Bulimia
Definition
Patients gorge themselves on excessive amounts of food(binge eating)and then, for the fear of gaining weight, they rid(purge)themselves of the food by using laxative drugs or self-induced vomiting.
Term
Anorexia
Definition
Decreased appetite because of disease or the gastrointestinal side effects of a drug. Patient is said to be anorexic.
Term
Intergunmentary System
Definition
Skin of the body. Consists of two layers Epidermis and Dermis. Epidermis is categorized as epithelium. The epithelium covers the external surface of the body.
Term
Epidermis
Definition
Thin outermost layer of the skin.
Term
Dermis
Definition
A thicker layer beneath the epidermis.
Term
Physiology of an Allergic Reaction
Definition
Allergy or allergic reaction is a hypersensitivity response to certain types of antigens know as allergens.
Term
Local Reaction
Definition
Occurs when an allergen touches the skin or mucous membranes of a hypersensitive individual.
Skin gets red. (Erythemia)
Swelling. (Edema)
Irritation and itching. (Pruritus)
Term
Systemic Reaction
Definition
Occurs when allergen are inhaled by, ingested by, or injected into a hypersensitive individual, cause symptoms in several body systems.
Term
Anaphylaxis Shock
Definition
Severe systemic allergic reaction that can be life threatening.
Term
Albin/o-
Definition
White
Term
Cyan/o-
Definition
Bluish-Purple
Term
Eryth/o-
Definition
Red
Term
Juand/o-
Definition
Yellow
Term
Necr/o-
Definition
Grey-to-black
Term
Psoriasis
Definition
Autoimmune disease that produces an excessive number of epidermal cells. The skin lesions are itchy, red, and covered with silvery scales and plaques.
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