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A localized dilation of a blood vessel
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Aneurysm
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Loss of the normal beating rhytm to the heart
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Arrhytmia
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Failure of a heart valve to close tightly, thus, allowing regurgitation of blood
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Valvular prolapse
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A disorder affecting multiple body systems, in which the heart is unable to pump as much blood as the venous system supplies
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Congestive heart failure
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Enlarged veins close to the skin's surface, most commonly found in the legs and feet
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Varicose veins
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Inflammation of the arteries
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Arteritis
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Shortness of breath
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Dyspnea
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The most common form of arteriosclerosis, marked by cholesterol-lipid-calcium deposits in the walls of arteries
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Atherosclerosis
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High blood pressure based on three readings spread out over several weeks in which blood pressure is higher than 140 millimeters of mercury systolic or 90 millimeters of mercury diastolic
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Hypertension
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The condition of the heart being enlarged, occuring normally, artificially, or as a result of disease
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Hypertrophy / Dilation ?
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Enlargement of the liver
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Hepatomegaly
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Inflammation of the veins
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Phlebitis
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A quivering or spontaneous contraction of the individual cardiac cells
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Fibrillation
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Inflammation of the heart muscle
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Myocarditis
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Inflammation of the membranes that surround the heart
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Pericarditis
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The formation of an area of necrosis in a tissue caused by obstruction in the artery supplying the area
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Myocardial infarction
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Inflammation of the heart
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Carditis
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Failure of the foramen ovale to properly close at birth
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Atrial septal defect
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A fatal condition in which an excessive amount of fluid accumulates within the pericardial sac
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Cardiac tamponade
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Also known as ischemic heart disease
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Coronary artery disease
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Chest pain due to lack of oxygenation of the heart muscle due to inadequate blood flow
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Angina perctoris
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Disease of the arteries resulting in the thickening and loss of elasticity
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Arteriosclerosis
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Inflammation of the heart valves or the lining of the heart
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Endocarditis
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Inflammation of the bile duct
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Cholangitis
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Inflamation of the pharynx (sore throat)
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Pharyngitis
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Another name for jaundici
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Icterus
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A twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction and due to a prolapsed mesentery
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Volvulus
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The sliping of one part of the intestine into another part just below it, becoming ensheated
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Intussusception
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Mental dysfunction
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Cholangitis
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Inflammation of the esophagus
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Esophagitis
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Abnormal constriction of a channel or orifice
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Inflammation of the blood vessels of the rectum
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Hemorhoids
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Upper abdominal disconfort (i.e. indigestion)
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Gastritis
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A rare disease in which the presence of a tumor in the pancreas causes peptic ulcers in the stomach and duodenum
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Zolliger-Ellison syndrome
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Inflammation of the gall bladder
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Cholecystitis
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A chronic, degenerative disorder of the liver
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Cirrhosis
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Inflammation of the vermiform appendix
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Appendicitis
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Loss of purposeful movement, usually as a result of neurological disease, drugs, or toxins
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Inflammation of the pancreas
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Pancreatitis
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Inflammation of the lining of the intestines
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Enteritis
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The process by which an organism digests its own cells through enzimes that are naturally present in the cell or in surrounding tissues, this normally occurs after the cell or tissue has died
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Autolysis
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Surgery to remove the colon and rectum
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Proctocolectomy
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Also known as ileitis or entirits
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Chrons disease
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Inflammation of the colon
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Colitis
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A disease that causes ulcers in the lining of the rectum and lower part of the colon
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Ulcerative colitis
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A localized area of necrosis on the skin or mucous membranes
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Ulcer
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The bacteria that causes most peptic ulcers
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Helicobacter Pylori
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Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity
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Peritonitis
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Abdominal edema
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Ascites
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A fibrous band holding parts that are normally separated together resulting after wounds
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Condition characterized by excessive concentration of bilirubin in the skin and tissues and deposition of excessive bile pigment in the skin, cornea, body fluids, and mucous membranes with a resulting yellow appareance of the patient
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Jaundice
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The opening of a portion of the colon through the abdominal wall to its skin surface, established in cases of distal obstruction, inflammatory process including perforation, and when the distal colon or rectum is resected
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Gallstones
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Cholelithiasis
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Benign tumors of the vascular organ; the tumor that attaches it to surrounding tissue
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Inflammation of the stomach
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Gastritis
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Inflammation of the gums
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Gingivitis
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Inflammation of the sinus in a bone of the skull
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Sinusitis
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An inflammatory conditionof the pleurae that surround the lungs
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Pleurisy
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Formation of cavities in an organ or tissue, frequently seen in some forms of tuberculosis
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Cavitation
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Infection of the lungs
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Pneumonia
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Also known as black lung disease
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Anthracosis
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Inflammation of the larynx (voice box)
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Laryngitis
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A chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system, characterized by the presence of air pockets at the terminal ends of the bronchioles
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enphyzema
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Results from inhalation of crystalline silica
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Silicosis
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An inflammation of the bronchi, which are the main air passages to the lungs
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Bronchitis
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Tracheitis is most commonly caused by this microorganism
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Staphylococcus aurea
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A collapsed lung or the failure of the lung of a fetus to expand fully at birth; technically, it is the loss of lung volume due to inadequate expansion of airspaces, which results in inadequate oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange within the lungs
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Atelactasis ???
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A pneumiconiosis resulting fro the inhalation of asbestos
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Asbestosis
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Inflammation of the pharynx
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Pharynsitis
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Inflammatory disorder of the respiratory system caused by the inhalation of mineral dust
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pneumoconeosis
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Pus in the pleural cavity
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Empyema???
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Rhinoviruses and coronaviruses cause this disease
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common cold
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A pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of beryllium dust
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beryliosis
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The inability to take the necessary amounts of oxygen
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Asphyxia
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Bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membrane due to lack of oxygen
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Cyanosis
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Inflammation of the trachea
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Tracheitis
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A sometimes chronic condition in which the bronchi are hypersensitive to stimuli
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Asthma
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A tumor with a pedicle
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Polyp
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Inflammation of the nasal passages
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Rhinitis
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Persons who die from this disorder exhibit a characteristic cherry-red discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
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Carbon monoxide poisoning
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These occur when the muscles between the ribs pull in as the person attempts to breath
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Intercostal refractions
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Generalized itching
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Prurius
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Microbial imflammation of the glomerulus and the nephron
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Glomerulonephritis
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Decrease urine volume
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Oligura
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Distention of the pelvis and calyces of one or both kidneys with urine as a result of obstruction
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Lack of urine output
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Anuria
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Inflammation of the ureter
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Ureteritis
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Inflammation of the renal pelvis of the kidney
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Pyelitis
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The surgical joining of an artery an vein associated with dialysis
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Arteriovenous fistula
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A chemical derived from the chemical reaction between nitrogen and formaldehyde
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Urotropin
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A process of diffusing blood accross a semipermeable membrane to remove toxic materials and to maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance in cases of impaired kidney function or absence of the kidneys
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Dialysis
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Inflammation of the urethra
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Urethritis
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An antiquated name for kidney disease in general
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Brights disease
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Inflammation of the kidney and the nephron
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Pyelonephritis
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Kidney stones
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Nephrolithiasis
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Inflammation of the urinary bladder
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Cystitis
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A toxic condition caused by retention in the blood of nitrogenous waste products normally excreted in the urine
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Uremia
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Kidney stones
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Renal calculi
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A colorless, odorless gas that is inert, it can be found in foods, organic materials, fertilizers, poisons, and explosives; it reacts with formaldehyde to form urotropin, wich neutralizes the effectiveness of formaldehyde as an embalming preservative for human remains
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Nitrogen
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Abnormal development of tissue
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Dysplasia
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What is the type of Diabetes that is caused by the livers inability to metabolize iron?
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Bronze Diabetes
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What is the condition that is caused by blood in the pleural space?
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Hemorrhagic Pleurisy
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Where would we most commonly find transitional cell carcinoma?
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Urinary Bladder
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What organ will the disease Pyelonephritis affect?
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Kidneys (commonly referred to as an kidney infection)
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When we have the mucous lining of the Bronchi irritated and they began to swell shut and they cause a reduction in airflow, what disease would that be?
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Asthma
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From an embalmers standpoint what would we have happening to the lungs when a person drowns?
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Water in the lungs
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What is the condition called that is a respiratory disorder that involves both Asthma and Emphysema?
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COPD
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When we have distension of the pelvis with urine that is a result of obstruction, what is that disease called?
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Hydronephrosis
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When our urethra is inflamed what is the name of that disease?
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Urethritis (NSU-Non-specific Urethritis)
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When your body has a lack of urine output, what is that called?
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Anuria
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Too much urine output?
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Polyuria
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Inflammation of the renal pelvis of the Kidney?
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Pyelitis
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Kidney Stones?
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Nephrolithiasis
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Chemical reaction that is derived between the reaction of nitrogen and formaldehyde?
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Urotropin
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Inflammation of the glomerus and the nephrons?
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Glomerunephritis
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If we have a disfigurement that is associated with a condition called Phlail chest, what is the instrument we would use in the embalming room to correct that disfigurement?
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Trocar
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What is the condition called when we are unable to take in the necessary amount of oxygen?
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Asphyxia
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Where would we find purge from the respiratory system? (Where would it come from?)
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Mouth and Nose
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What does purge from the respiratory system look like?
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Frothy White
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If there is blood present, what color is it and what does it look like?
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Frothy Pink
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What organ does the infection cystitis originate in?
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Urinary Bladder
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Where does purge resembling coffee grounds come from?
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Stomach
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What is inflammation of the nasal passages called?
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Rhinitis
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Breathing and inhaling mineral dust causes what disease?
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Pneumoconiosis
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Black lung disease is also called?
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Anthracosis known as Coal Workers Pneumonia
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When we have a blue discoloration of the tissues due to a lack of oxygenated blood, what is it called?
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Cyanosis
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Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity?
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Peritonitis
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Twisting of the bowel on itself?
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Volvulus
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Gallstones?
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Cholelithiasis
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Bilirubin is a breakdown of what?
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Hemoglobin
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If we have a person that has Hepatocellular Carcinoma what organ is it affecting?
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Liver
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A thickening and loss of the elasticity of the arteries would be what disease?
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Arteriosclerosis
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A plaque build up in one of the layers of the arteries, would be what disease?
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Atherosclerosis
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When I saw you today my heart began to beat abnormally?
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Arrhythmia
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When I have sudden sharp pains in my chest because of the adequate blood flow?
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Angina
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Small pouches in our large intestines?
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Diverticulosis
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What is the chronic degenerative disorder of the liver, when the liver actually becomes hard?
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Cirrohsis (Idiopathic Disorder) (can be caused by Alcoholism)
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When we have congestive heart failure that is a result of shortness of breath due to pulmonary edema, which side of the heart is damaged?
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Left Side of Heart
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Arteries or veins in the legs would be affected by Phlebitis?
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Veins (Venous)
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A bubble like intrusion of an artery most often in the Aorta is called what?
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Aneurysym
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When we have necrosis in the tissues of the heart that cause an obstruction, what is the result of that?
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Myocardial Infarction
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