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16 Cards in this Set
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Thrombus |
An intravascular blood clot |
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Thromboembolus |
A dislodged blood clot |
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Emboli/embolus |
Is material, normally not present, circulating in the cardiovascular system |
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Embolism |
An embolus brought by the blood from another vessel and forced into a smaller one obstructing circulation |
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Arteriosclerosis |
A term for several disorders that cause thickening and loss of elasticity in the arterial wall restricting blood flow to organs and tissues |
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Atherosclerosis |
Refers to the build up of fats cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery intima restricting blood flow |
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Aneurysm |
Localised dilation caused by weakening of the arterial or heart walk |
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Ulcer |
Is a discontinuity in the epithelial lining of any organ in the body |
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Abscess |
Collection of puss in any part of the body that causes swelling and inflammation around it |
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Fistula |
An abnormal connection between 2 epithelial surfaces of organs or between an organ and exterior body |
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Stoma |
Surgaically created abdominal opening attached to part of the bowel |
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Sy |
A disruption of, or an interruption of normal functions or established systems |
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Disease |
Specific illness or disorder characterised by a recognisable set of signs and systems |
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Syndrome |
Large set of signs and symptoms occurring together resulting from a common cause or appearing in combination |
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Diagnosis |
Identification of a disease or condition by evaluation of physical signs and symptoms, get results and procedures |
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Prognosis |
The likely cause of a medical condition |
