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71 Cards in this Set
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abscess
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collection of pus in a localized area
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accommodation
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ajustment as the accommodation of the lens of the eye
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acuity
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clearness; or a disorder's level of severity; minimum level or need for healthcare services that must be met for a client.
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acute disease
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disease or illness that develops suddently and runs its course in days or weeks; short term
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auscultation
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externally listening to sounds from within the body to determine abnormal conditions as auscultation of blood pressure with a stethoscope
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biopsy
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removal of a sample of body tissue or fluid for diagnostic examination, usually microscopic; most often used to detect the presence of cancer
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chronic disease
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a disease of long duration and worsens over time
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cognitive function
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ability to think and reason
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complication
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an unexpected event in a disease's course that delays a persons' recovery
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conjunctivitis
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commonly called pink eye; inflammation of the conjunctiva
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crackle
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on auscultation, an abnormal discontinous non-musical respiratory sound heard on inspiration; formerly called rale
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diplopia
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double vision
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dysphasia
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difficulty in understanding and expressing language
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ecchymosis
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bleeding into the tissues under the skin; leaving small bruises
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emaciation
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a wasting away of the flesh, causing extreme leanness, starvation
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endoscope
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a tube-shaped, lighted device used to visualize or operate on hollow organs or within body cavities.
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erythema
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skin redness produced by capillary congestion; bright red color associated wiht capillary dilation, can be indication of fever or infection.
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exudate
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material that escapes from blood vessels and is deposited in tissue or on tissue surfaces; usually contains protein substances.
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fistula
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an abnormal tubelike passage or channel, as an anal fistula or sinus tract
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granulation tissue
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hemorrhage
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secondary disease
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serosanguineous
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serous
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strabismus
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striae
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turgor
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ulcer
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vesicle
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wheal
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wheeze
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wound sinus
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