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23 Cards in this Set
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sebaceous gland |
glands in the skin that produce sebum, an oil that acts to protect and waterproof hair and skin |
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folliculitis |
inflammation or infection of hair follicles that most often appears in areas that become irritated by shaving or the rubbing of clothes, or where follicles and pores are blocked by oils and dirt |
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herpes zoster |
an infection caused by the varicella zoster virus that causes a painful rash; also called shingles |
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pediculosis |
infestation of the head, body, or pubic area with the eggs, larvae, or adults of lice |
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tinea corporis |
a fungal infection of the skin commonly found on the trunk and extremities; also called ringworm |
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Alzheimer's disease |
progressive, degenerative disease of the brain characterized by loss of memory and other cognitive functions |
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CVA- cerebrovascular accident |
stroke |
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bell's palsy |
weakness or paralysis of the muscles that control expression on one side of the face |
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concussion |
injury caused by sharp jarring or a blow to the head that may result in a loss of consciousness |
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contusion |
bruising of the brain |
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otits media |
inflammation of the middle ear caused by viral or bacterial infections |
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presbycusis |
hearing loss from gradual deterioration of the sensory receptors located in the cochlea, associated with aging |
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presbyopia |
the loss of elasticity in the eye’s lens, usually as a result of aging that causes an inability to focus on objects at close range |
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myopia |
nearsightedness |
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hyperopia |
farsightedness |
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diplopia |
double vision |
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strabismus |
a disorder caused by weakness in the external eye muscles, resulting in the eyes looking in different directions; also called crossed eyes |
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nystagmus |
involuntary, repetitive, rhythmic movements of the eye |
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exophthalmos |
condition produced by hyperthyroidism in which the eyeballs protrude beyond their normal protective orbit because of swelling in the tissues behind them |
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photophobia |
scared of light |
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tinnitus |
a ringing in one or both ears that is associated with many forms of hearing loss |
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amblyopia |
a disorder in children caused bythe eye muscles being weaker in one eye;also called lazy eye |
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conjunctivitis |
Pink eye |
