Vocab Quiz 2

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Adenoma

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Any neoplasm of the glandular epithelium, either benign or malignant

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Adenocarcinoma

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Any malignant neoplasm of the glandular epithelium

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Autopsy

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Examination of a body, it's organs and tissues, after death to determine the actual cause of death

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Carcinoma

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Cancer arising in an epithelium

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Fat embolism

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Freely floating fat globule in the blood stream, which can obstruct blood circulation to viral organs (e.g., heart, brain). Usually caused by injury to subcutaneous tissue or a bone fracture that allows fat release.

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Keloid

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An abnormal proliferation of connective tissue during the healing of skin wounds, often yielding an unsightly mass of scar tissue beneath the skin surface.

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Lesion

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Any injury, wound or infection that affects tissue over an area of a definite size (I.e. not spread throughout the body)

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Pathology

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The study of the changes in organs and tissues that are produced by disease

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Pus

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A collection of tissue fluid, bacteria, dead and dying tissues cells, white blood cells and macrophages in an inflamed area.

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Sarcoma

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Cancer arising in the connective tissue or muscles

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Scurvy

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A disease caused by the lack of adequate Vitamin C in the diet, which is needed for collagen synthesis. Symptoms include disruption of blood vessels, delay in wound healing, weakness of scar tissue and loose teeth

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Athlete's foot

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A fungus infection usually in the skin of the toes and the soles of the foot

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Birthmark

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A tumor, composed of vascular or cutaneous tissue, located in the skin or subcutaneous tissue which is observed at or shortly after birth (also called a nevus)

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Boil

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A bacterial infection of a hair follicle and/or sebaceous gland

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Carbuncle

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A bacterial infection similar to a boil, which spreads into the subcutaneous tissue

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Callus

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Gross thickening of the epidermis caused by persistent friction (e.g., as form a poorly fitting shoe)

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Contact dermatitis

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Itching, redness and swelling, progressing to blister formation, caused by the exposure of the skin to chemicals (e.g. poison ivy) that provoke an allergic response in sensitive individuals

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Decubitus ulcer

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Localized breakdown and ulceration of skin due to interference with its blood supply, usually due to constant pressure in a bony area. Also known as a bedsore

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Eczema

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A noncontagious skin rash often accompanied by itching, blistering and scaling

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Erythema

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Reddening of the skin due to dilation of the dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation

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Impetigo

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Pink, water-filled, raised lesions that develope a yellow crust and eventually rupture. These are contagious, caused by staphylococcus and common around the mouth and nose in school-age children

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Mole

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A pigmented, fleshy skin tumor (also called a nevus)

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Psoriasis

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A chronic condition characterized by reddened epidermal lesions covered with dry silvery scales. Often triggered by trauma, infection, hormonal changes or stress

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Pruritus

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Severe itching

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Pustule

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An elevated pus-filled area

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Seborrhea

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Hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands, often accompanied by greasy skin and dandruff

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Ulcer

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An open sore

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Urticaria

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Also known as hives, it is an allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches

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Vitiligo

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The most prevalent skin pigmentation disorder, characterized by a loss of melanocytes and uneven dispersal of melanin. This is observed as unpigmented skin regions surrounded by normally pigmented areas

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Wart

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a flesh-colored raised area caused by a viral infection

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Achondroplasia

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A congenital condition involving defective cartilage growth and a deficient ability to form endochondral bones which will cause dwarfism

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Osteitis

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Inflammation of bony tissue

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Traction

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Placing sustained tension on a body region to keep the parts of a fractured bone in proper alignment

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Arthrology

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The study of joints

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Ostalgia

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Pain in a bone

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Ostectomy

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Surgical removal of a bone

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Arthralgia

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Pain in a joint

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Arthropathy

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Any joint disease

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Arthroplasty

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Surgery to make a joint more movable

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Hemarthrosis

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Blood in a joint cavity

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Luxation

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Dislocation of a joint

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Subluxation

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Partial dislocation of a joint

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Synovitis

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Inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint

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Hernia

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Protrusion of an organ through its body cavity wall

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Myalgia

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Muscle pain resulting from any muscular disease or disorder

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Myopathy

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Any disease of muscles

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Paresis

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A partial or slight paralysis of the muscles