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26 Cards in this Set
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Sarcoidosis |
Multisystem inflammatory disease caused by abnormal autoimmune response, often starts in lungs and lymph nodes, characterized by presence of granulomas |
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Granulomas |
masses made up of a variety of immune cells and fibroblasts |
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Fibroblasts |
make up connective tissue |
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Erythema nodosum |
rash with reddish-purple bumps that shows up on ankles and shins |
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Lymphadenopathy |
A disease affecting the lymph nodes |
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Infiltrates |
An abnormal substance that accumulates gradually within cells or body tissues |
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Fibrosis |
Tissue scarring |
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Adenopathy |
Enlargement of the lymph nodes |
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Myeloma |
a form of bone cancer acquired bymyelocytes, bone marrow cells, and in the process includes many other bones.
Accumulating condition that destroys the boneLytic lesions are formed and as a result cause bone breakage. |
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Lytic lesion |
Weakened area in the bone.
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Smoldering Myeloma
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Patient symptoms are barely present and condition slowly accumulates over time.
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Hypercalcemia
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Large amounts of calcium present in the blood.
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Osteoclasts
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A raw material that activates bone reabsorbing cells.
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Monoclonal Gammopathy
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A disease of abnormal plasma cells that don’t directly form tumors, but aids in the development of myelomas.
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Calcaneal Spurs |
Bony protrusion formed by calcium deposits. Chronic condition attributed to inflammation of surrounding soft tissue, tendons, or fascia
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Fascia |
band or sheet of subdural connective tissue that attaches, stabilizes, and separates muscles or organs
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Pes planus |
Flat feet |
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Pes cavus |
High arch |
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Post-static dyskinesia |
Pain after rest |
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Orthotic |
Artificial support or brace for the limbs or spine |
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Subcutaneous Emphysema |
condition characterized by the presence of air in the tissues under the skin. Seen by bulging of the skin, usually in the neck or chest.
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Crepitus |
crackling feeling or sound under the skin
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Perivascular |
surrounding a blood or lymph vessel
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Edema |
a condition of abnormally large fluid in tissues between the body’s cells
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Pathophysiology |
functional changes associated with or resulting from disease or injury
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Necrosis |
death of cells or tissues through injury or disease
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