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12th Grade
06/08/2011

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Fissure
Definition
a grove or crack like sore on the skin
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infection
Definition
invasion of the body by a pathogenic (disease producing organism)
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inflammtion
Definition
a localized response to an injury or destruction of tissue
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symptom
Definition
evidence of a disease
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syndrome
Definition
a set of signs & symptoms that occur together as part of a specific disease process
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diagnosis
Definition
the identification of a disease
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prognosis
Definition
the prediction of the probable course & outcome of a disorder
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chronic
Definition
condition is of long duration although such diseases are controlled they are rarely cured
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acute
Definition
condition has a rapid onset a sever course & a relativly short duration
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remission
Definition
the temporary,partial,or complete disapperence of the symptoms of a disease without having acheived a cure
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triage
Definition
the medical screening of patients to determine thier relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment
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trauma
Definition
injury or wound that might occur by being in an accident
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communicable disease
Definition
c condition that is transmitted from one person to another either by direct or by indirect contact with contaminated objects
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endemic
Definition
lease serious ex. common cold
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epidemic
Definition
sudden outbreak ex. MRSA Swine Flu
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pandemic
Definition
serious problem ex. A.I.D.S
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epidural anesthesia
Definition
numb lower half for birth
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lobectomy
Definition
removal of a portion of the brain
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generalized anxiety disorder
Definition
anxiety attacks worry alot
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O.C.D
Definition
over compulssive disorder
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panic disorder
Definition
panic attacks
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crepitation
Definition
grating bone sound
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narcolepsy
Definition
sudden sleep spells
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myelitis
Definition
inflammtion of the spinal cord
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cerebal palsy
Definition
premature pregnancy poor muscle strength
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epilepsy
Definition
seizures
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seizure
Definition
short time shake seize
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barbituites
Definition
barbados island yo go to chill
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anesthesia
Definition
medicine before surgery
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psychiatrist
Definition
prescribes medicine
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psychologist
Definition
PhD can't perscribe medicine therapist
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menigitis
Definition
inflammation of the covering of the brain and spine
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dementia
Definition
forgetfullness that comess with age
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parkinson's disease
Definition
tremors/shaking
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cranial hematoma
Definition
blood tumor in the brain
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cerebravascular accident
Definition
stroke/ vessel in the brain broke
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ankylosic
Definition
loss or absence of moblity in a joint due to a disease
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artherosclerosis
Definition
the stiffness in the joints
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chomdromalacia
Definition
the abnormal softening of cartilage
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chondroma
Definition
a slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilege cells
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hallux vulgas
Definition
bunion
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gout
Definition
a type of arthitis characterized by the deposits of uric acid in the joints
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spina bifida
Definition
when the spinal cord doesn't close during early pregnancy
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rickets
Definition
vitamin d deficency leads to defective bone growth
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arthoscopy
Definition
the visual examination of the internal sturcture of joint
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M.R.I
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging used to image soft tissue structures like the interior of complex joints
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craniectomy
Definition
removal of a portion of the skull
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close reduction
Definition
realignment of a bone without surgery
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external fixations
Definition
pins inserted into the skin and hooked up on the outside so the bones stay in place
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internal fixation
Definition
pins place directly into the bone
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fascia
Definition
covering of the muscles
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tendon
Definition
band to attach muscle to bone
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fibromialgia
Definition
debilatating chronic condition characterized by alot of pain
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tenodynia
Definition
pain in tendon
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adhesion
Definition
band of fibrous tissues that form together abnormally
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atrophy
Definition
weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structure
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hernia
Definition
protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues normally surrounding it
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sarcopenia
Definition
loss of muscle strength and function that comes with aging
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myotonia
Definition
a neuromuscular disorder characterized by the slow relaxation of the muscles after a voluntary contraction
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myoclonus
Definition
the sudden involuntary jerking of a muscular or group of muscles
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carpel tunnel syndrome
Definition
when tendons pass through the carpel tunnel are chronically over used
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ganglion cyst
Definition
harmless fluid filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outter surface of the wrist
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heel spur
Definition
a calcium deposit in the planter fascia near the heel
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planter fascitis
Definition
inflammtion of the planter fascia on the sole the foot causing pain
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physical therapy
Definition
treatment to prevent disablity or to restore function
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eructation
Definition
belching
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diverticula
Definition
small pouches or sacs occuring in the lining of the wall of tubular organs such as the colon
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diverticulosis
Definition
the presence of a number of diverticula in the colon
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ulcertive colitis
Definition
a chronic condition of unknown cause in which repeated episodes of inflammtion in the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation
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vovulus
Definition
the twisting of the intestine on itself that causes obstruction
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hemorroids
Definition
occur when cluster of veins muscles and tissues slip near or throguh the anal opening
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melena
Definition
black tarry smelly poop
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cirrosis
Definition
caused by years of drinkin scar tissue
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hepatomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the liver
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antacids
Definition
sooth stomach discomfort
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astomy
Definition
an artificial opening between an organ and the body surface
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gastroduodenostomy
Definition
creating an opening between the stomach and duodneum used to treat stomach cancer or a pylonic volve
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cholera
Definition
contaminated water containing bacteria
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bowel incontinence
Definition
the inablity to control the excretion of feces
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enema
Definition
the placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to empty the lower intestine through bowel activity
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renal failure
Definition
the inablity of one or more kidneys to perform thier functions
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nephrotic syndrome
Definition
high levels of protein in the urine which means low protein in the blood
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adema
Definition
excessive fluid in the body tissue
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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cysitis
Definition
inflammation of the bladder
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vesicovaginal fistula
Definition
abnormal opening between bladder and vagina that allows constint flow of urine from bladder into the vagina
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dysuria
Definition
difficult or painful urination
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urinalysis
Definition
urine exam
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catheterization
Definition
tube inserted into the bladder to help urinate
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dialosis
Definition
no kidney function
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