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Patho Exam #2
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09/17/2021

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Term
Angiogenesis?
Definition
Development of a new blood supply to an area.
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Type 1 Hypersensitivity reaction
Definition
Immediate or anaphylactic reactions
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Type 2 Hypersensitivity reaction
Definition
Antibodies react with antigens within the body's own tissues
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Type 3 Hypersensitivity reaction
Definition
Immune complex reaction causing an inflammatory response and tissue destruction
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Type 4 Hypersensitivity reaction
Definition
Delayed response or cell mediated hypersensitivity
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General signs and symptoms of infection?
Definition
Fatigue, headaches, diarrhea or constipation, skin rash, severe pain in a specific area, abscess with purulent drainage, and inflammation of a specific area
Term
Idiopathic?
Definition
An unknown cause of a disease
Term
Palliative?
Definition
Providing relief from the symptoms of a disease without dealing with the cause of the condition; non-curative measures
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Cardiac cycle?
Definition
Is the normal rhythm of the contraction and relaxation phases of the heart muscle
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Diastole?
Definition
Is the relaxation phase of the heart where both atria are filled with blood while the AV valves are closed.
Term
Blood pressure?
Definition
Is the measure of the pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the peripheral arteries.
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Palpitations?
Definition
Are arrhythmias or changes from the normal heart beat.
Term
Aneurysm?
Definition
An abnormally dilated blood vessel.
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Syncope?
Definition
Episodes of fainting as a result of decreased oxygen to the brain.
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Thorax?
Definition
Houses and protects the heart and lungs.
Term
ventilation?
Definition
Exchange of air.
Term
Respiration?
Definition
Is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide that occurs during ventilation.
Term
Atelectasis?
Definition
Condition in which either the whole or part of a lung collapses.
Term
Dyspnea?
Definition
Is shortness of breath.
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Emphysema?
Definition
A condition in which the alveoli and bronchioles are destroyed so that they collapse and air is trapped during exhalation keeping the alveoli overinflated and increasing dead space within the lungs.
Term
Anorexia?
Definition
Lack or loss of appetite for food.
Term
Iatrogenic?
Definition
Caused by medical treatment, procedure, or error.
Term
Titer?
Definition
The concentration of an antibody.
Term
Hepatitis?
Definition
Is a group of liver infections and diseases caused by a variety of viruses.
Term
Hepatitis A?
Definition
Is an acute liver disease prevalent in underdeveloped countries or where human excrement is used to fertilize vegetables.
Term
Hepatitis B?
Definition
Is a DNA virus and is more serious than Hep A as it can lead to chronic liver disease.
Term
Hepatitis C?
Definition
Is a viral liver infection that is prevalent among people who use intravenous drugs.
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Alcoholic hepatitis?
Definition
Is a chronic condition of the liver precipitated by extreme alcohol intake.
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Orthopnea?
Definition
Is dyspnea in a supine position.
Term
Bronchitis?
Definition
Is inflammation of the bronchi.
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