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58 Cards in this Set
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Carcinoma
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malignant tumor arising from epithelial tissue
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Benign
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non-malignant not spreading
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Abscess
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localized collection of pus
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Ascites
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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
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Lethargy
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condition of drowsiness or indifference
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Trichobezar
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hairball
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Auscultation
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listening with stethoscope to sounds within the body
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Prurulent
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containing pus
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Alopecia
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absence of hair where it normally grows
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Degloving
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injury where skin is separated from its underlying structures
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Eczema
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generalized term superficial inflammation characterized by inflammation; pruritus & oozing blisters gorming scabs
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Granuloma
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mass of granulation tissue due to chronic inflammatory process
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Macule
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flat discolored lesion on skin aka macula
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Pruritus
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itching
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Nystagmus
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rhythmic rapid back & forth movement of the eyes
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Sarcoma
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malignant tumor arising from connective tissue
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Diaphragm
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thin; muscular partition separating the thoracic & abdominal cavities
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Epulis
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benign tumor arising from periodontal mucous membranes
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Cachexia
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general ill health & malnutrition
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Jaundice
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yellowish-orange coloration of the skin & mucous membranes due to excessive bilirubin in blood; synonymous with icterus
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Parturition
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the act of giving birth
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Ischemia
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lack of blood flow to tissues
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Stridor
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strained shrill heard during inspiration due to obstructed airway
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Atopy
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hypersensitivity reaction characterized by pruritus & dermatitis
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Decubitus ulcers
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bedsores – pressure sores
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Fissure
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deep crack in skin
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Laceration
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wound caused by tearing
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Mange
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infestation of mites
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Purpura
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condition of hemorrhaging into skin creating a bruise (ex petechiae & ecchymosis)
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Stranguria
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straining to urinate; slow or painful urination
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Diagnosis
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estimation of the cause of disease
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Malignant
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tending to become progressively worse
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Malocclusion
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abnormal position of teeth that results in faulty meeting of teeth or jaws
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Emaciation
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marked wasting or excessive leanness
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Icterus
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yellowich coloration of the plasma caused by increased bilirubin
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Eclampsia
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decreased calcium during lactation causing convulsions & coma aka milk fever
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Patent
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open; unobstructed.
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Edema
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excess fluid (interstitial) in tissues
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Biopsy
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removal of tissue for microscopic examination
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Ecchymosis
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bluish-black mark on skin
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Fistula
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abnormal tube-like passageway; can occur anywhere on body
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Lance
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cut or incise with sharp instrument
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Mestastasis
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to spread beyond control; spreading of a tumor to a secondary location
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Urticaria
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red; raised patches on the skin aka hives
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Prognosis
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estimation of disease outcome
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Tetany
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continuous muscles spasms or twitching
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Anorexia
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lack of appetite
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Gastric dilatation volvulus
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abnormal condition where the stomach fills with air-expands and then twists on itself |
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Malaise
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a vague feeling of bodily discomfort
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Congenital
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present at or existing from birth
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Epistaxis
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nosebleed
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Abrasion
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wound caused by scraping of skin or mucous membranes
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Debridement
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removal of contaminated tissue or foreign material to expose healthy tissue
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Erythema
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widespread redness on skin
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Gangrene
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death of body tissue associated with loss of blood supply
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Lesion
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abnormal change in tissue
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Petechia
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small pinpoint hemorrhages
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Wheal
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localized area of swelling that itches
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