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50 Cards in this Set
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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opportunistic infection from HIV, S/S: Malaise, wt loss, Leukopenia, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Night sweats, pneumonia, Kaposi's sarcoma, fungal infections
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Acromegaly
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hypersecretion of Growth Hormone by the anterior pituitary gland in and adult, caused by pituitary tumors
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
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mostly lymphocytes presnt in bone marrow. age onset 15 y.o. or younger.
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Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
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mostly myeloblasts present in bone marrow. age onset between 15-39 y.o.
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Adenocarcinoma
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Cancer that originates in the glanduar tissue, common in colon, lungs.
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Adjuvant disease
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An autoimmune syndrome in which the body becomes extremely sensitive to a foreign material injected into the body. usually after cosmetic surgery.
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Agoraphobia
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fear of open spaces
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Alopecia
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Various types of hair loss or balding
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Alzheimer’s dementia
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Dementia is commonly caused by Alzheimer’s disease, a disease process whereby protein is deposited in the brain, causing disruption to neural signals.
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Amebiasis
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disease caused by a one-celled parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. intestinal infection caused by a parasitic amebic organism. It is usually associated with poor sanitation.
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Amenorrhea
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The absence of a menstrual period, either before or after menstration.
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Amyloidosis
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A rare group of metabolic disorders where a protein called amyloid accumulates in body organs and tissues where it can cause damage and is potentially fatal. Symptoms depend on the organs involved.
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Anastomoses
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surgical connection between two structures. It usually means a connection that is created between tubular structures, such as blood vessels or loops of intestine.
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Aneurysm
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a bulge or "ballooning" in the wall of an artery.Most aneurysms occur in the aorta, the main artery traveling from the heart through the chest and abdomen. Aneurysms also can happen in arteries in the brain, heart and other parts of the body. If an aneurysm in the brain bursts, it causes a stroke.
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Angina pectoris
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chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart diseasesymptom of a condition called myocardial ischemia. It occurs when the heart muscle (myocardium) doesn't get as much blood (hence as much oxygen) as it needs.
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Angiogenesis
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the ability to form new blood vessels
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Anklyosing spondylitis
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form of arthritis that is long-lasting (chronic) and most often affects the spine. more common in men.
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Appendicitis
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the appendix, a part of the large intestine, becomes infected and inflamed. lower right side of the belly. But the pain can be in different parts of your belly or even on your side or back. The pain may get worse if you move, walk, or cough.
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Arterial disease
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narrowing or blockage of arteries that results in poor blood flow to your arms and legs
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Arteriosclerosis
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the condition in which artery walls are thickened with plaque and may eventually block the arteries
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Arthralgia
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joint pain; it is a symptom of injury, infection, illnesses or an allergic reaction to medication
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Arthritis bacterial
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develops when bacteria spread from a source of infection through the bloodstream to a joint or the joint is directly infected by traumatic penetration or surgical procedures. The onset of the symptoms is usually rapid with joint swelling, intense joint pain, and low-grade fever.
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Crohn’s disease
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lifelong inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Parts of the digestive tract get swollen and have deep sores called ulcers. Crohn’s disease usually is found in the last part of the small intestine and the first part of the large intestine
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gout
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form of arthritis that's characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints. BIG TOE.
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Reiter’s syndrome
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rare disorder characterized by arthritis, inflammation of the urinary tract (nongonococcal urethritis), and inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the eyes (conjunctivitis). Painful and swollen joints occur because of an underlying infection (reactive arthritis). Sores (lesions) may also occur on the skin and the mucous membranes of the mouth. USUALLY SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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attacks the lining of your joints (synovium) causing swelling that can result in aching and throbbing and eventually deformity. COMMON IN WOMEN
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Atypical angina
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women have angina, they are more likely than men to experience "atypical" symptoms. Many women report a hot or burning sensation, or even tenderness to touch, in the back, shoulders, arms or jaw; often they have no chest discomfort at all.
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Avascular necrosis
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results from the temporary or permanent loss of the blood supply to the bones, causing collapse of the bones or joints.
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AZT (Azidothymidine)
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used to delay development of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in patients infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus
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Barrett’s oesophagus
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the color and composition of the cells lining your lower esophagus change because of repeated exposure to stomach acid. This exposure to stomach acid is most often a result of long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — a chronic regurgitation of acid from your stomach into your lower esophagus.
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Sciatica (Back pain)
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pain that radiates along the path of this nerve — from your back down your buttock and leg.
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Tumor (Back pain)
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spinal tumor — a cancerous or noncancerous growth that develops within or near the spinal cord or in the bones of the spine.
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Barlow’s syndrome
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is mitral valve prolapse.Most patients have no symptoms and require no treatment. However, the condition can be associated with fatigue and/or palpitations. The mitral valve prolapse can often be detected by a doctor during examination of the heart and can be confirmed with an echocardiogram. Patients are usually given antibiotics prior to any procedure which might introduce bacteria into the bloodstream, including dental work and minor surgery.
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Basal cell carcinoma
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most common type of skin cancer, a disease in which the cancer cells resemble the basal cells of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin.
Basal cell carcinomas usually appear as the classic "sore that doesn't heal." A bleeding or scabbing sore that seems to get somewhat better, then recurs and starts to bleed, may be a basal cell carcinoma. usually on face, neck |
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Behçet’s disease
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chronic condition due to disturbances in the body’s immune system. becomes overactive and produces unpredictable outbreaks of exaggerated inflammation. This extra inflammation affects blood vessels, usually the small ones.
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Benign prostate hypertrophy (Enlarged Prostate)
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the prostate gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to almost all men as they get older. As the gland grows, it can press on the urethra and cause urination and bladder problems.
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Biliary tract disease
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most cases of biliary tract disease result from complications of gallstones. Dx. of bile tract in gallbladder.
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Bilirubin
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product that results from the breakdown of hemoglobin. Total and direct bilirubin are usually measured to screen for or to monitor liver or gallbladder problems. determining if a patient has liver disease or a blocked bile duct.
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Biliverdin
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green pigment formed as a by product of heme breakdown. for the characteristic color of bile juice which is secreted by the liver. This is why jaundiced yellow skin and the whites of eyes is characteristic of liver failure.
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Blood cultures
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done to detect the presence of bacteria or yeasts, which may have spread from a specific site in the body into the bloodstream.
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Braxton-Hicks contractions
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painless uterine contractions that happen throughout pregnancy
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Bronchiectasis
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irreversible widening (dilation) of portions of the breathing tubes or airways (bronchi) resulting from damage to the airway wall.
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Budd-Chiari syndrome
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syndrome is a rare problem that results from blood clotting in the veins flowing out of the liver (hepatic veins). The high pressure of blood in these veins leads to an enlarged liver, and to an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, called ascites.
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Buerger’s disease
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blood vessels swell and can become blocked with blood clots (thrombi). This eventually damages or destroys skin tissues and may lead to infection and gangrene. usually in arms and legs, hands and feet.
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Bulimia
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eating disorder that causes people to binge on food and then purge themselves, either with self-induced vomiting or excessive use of laxatives.
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Burkitt Lymphoma
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uncommon type of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). commonly affects children. It is a highly aggressive type of B-cell lymphoma that often starts and involves body parts other than lymph nodes.
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Coronary Artery Dx.
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narrowing or obstruction of one or more coronary arteries, as a result of athersclerosis (an accumulation of fat plaque in the artery) causes inadequate O2 supply
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Cancer (basal cell)
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most common form of skin cancer. occur on parts of the body excessively exposed to the sun — especially the face, ears, neck, scalp, shoulders, and back.
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Cancer (pancreatic)
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often has a poor prognosis. spreads rapidly and is seldom detected in its early stages, which is a major reason why it's a leading cause of cancer death.
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Cancer (prostate)
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abnormal growth of cells in a man's prostate gland. common in men older than 65. It usually grows slowly and can take years to grow large enough to cause any problems.
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