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23 Cards in this Set
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Sebaceous gland |
Located in the dermis, the sebaceous glands, or oil glands secrete sebum. |
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Folliculitis |
An infection or inflammation of the hair follicles is known as follicular. |
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Herpes zoster |
Which is also known as shingles, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash |
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Pediculosis |
Is an infestation of lice in the form of eggs lavae or adults. |
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Tinea Corporis |
Tinea is any of several fungal infections of the skin (Ringworm) |
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Alzheimer's disease |
Is a progressively degenerative disease that attacks the brain and it's cognitive function. |
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CVA (cerebrovascular accident) |
A stroke known in medicine, the third leading cause of death in the United States |
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Bell's Palsy |
Is weakness or paralysis of the muscles that control expression on one side of the face |
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Concussion |
An 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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Otitis media |
Inflammation of the middle ear |
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Presbycusis |
Type of hearing loss involving gradual deterioration of the sensory receptors in the cochlea. |
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Presbyopia |
Is characterized by the loss of elasticity in the lens usually as a result of aging. |
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Myopia |
Nearsightedness |
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Hyperopia |
Farsightedness |
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Diplopia |
Double vision |
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Strabismus |
Crossed eyes |
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Nystagmus (nystaxis) |
Characterized by involuntary, repetitive rhythmic eye movements |
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Exophthalmos |
Usually caused by hyperthyroidism or Graves' disease |
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Conjunctivitis |
Is one of the most common treatable eye infections affecting both children and adults, commonly known as pink eye |
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Photophobia |
Sensitivity to light |
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Tinnitus |
Is a symptom associated with many forms of hearing loss |
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Amblyopia |
Lazy eye, disorder seen in children that occurs when the muscles are weaker in one eye than in the other. |
