Vocabs 33-37

Front 1

albuminuria

Back 1

the abnormal presence of albumin protein in the urine

Front 2

azotemia

Back 2

the retention of excessive quantities of nitrogenous wastes in the blood

Front 3

casts

Back 3

in kidney disease, fibrous or protein material molded to the shape of the part in which it has accumulated that is thrown off into the urine

Front 4

copulation

Back 4

sexual intercourse

Front 5

creatinine

Back 5

nitrogenous waste from muscle metabolism that is excreted in the urine

Front 6

dyspepsia

Back 6

an uncomfortable feeling of fullness, heartburn, bloating, and nausea

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dysuria

Back 7

painful or difficult urination

Front 8

erythropoietin

Back 8

a substance released by the kidney and liver that promotes red blood cell formation

Front 9

leukocytosis

Back 9

an abnormal increase in the number of circulating white blood cells; it often occurs with bacterial infections but not viral infections

Front 10

urgency

Back 10

a sudden, compelling desire to urinate and the inability to control the release of urine

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clitoris

Back 11

a small, elongated erectile body above the urinary meatus at the superior point of the labia minora

Front 12

coitus

Back 12

sexual union between male and female; also called intercourse

Front 13

colostrum

Back 13

a thin, yellow, milky fluid secreted by the mammary glands a few days before and after delivery

Front 14

dilation and curettage (D&C)

Back 14

the widening of the cervix and scraping of the endometrial wall of uterus

Front 15

effacement

Back 15

the thinning of the cervix during labor, measured in percentages from 0% to 100% effaced

Front 16

human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

Back 16

a hormone, secreted by the placenta, found in the urine of pregnant females

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mons pubis

Back 17

the fat pad that covers the symphysis pubis

Front 18

multiparous

Back 18

pertaining to women who have had two or more pregnancies

Front 19

parturition

Back 19

the act or process of giving birth to a child

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vulva

Back 20

the external female genitalia, which begins at the mons pubis and terminates at the anus

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anomaly

Back 21

a congenital malformation that occurs during fetal development

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attenuated

Back 22

weakened or changed; refers to the virulence of pathogenic microorganism in reference to vaccine development

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congenital

Back 23

an anomaly or defect that is present at birth

Front 24

epiphyseal plate

Back 24

a thin layer of cartilage located at the ends of a long bone where new bone forms

Front 25

excoriation

Back 25

inflammation and irritation of the skin

Front 26

fontanelle

Back 26

a space covered by thick membranes between the sutures of an infant's skull ; called the baby's spots"; there are both anterior and posterior fontanelles

Front 27

hydrocephaly

Back 27

enlargement of the cranium caused by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cerebral system

Front 28

microcephaly

Back 28

small size of the head in relation to the rest of the body

Front 29

perinatal

Back 29

the period between the 28th week of pregnancy and the 28th day after birth

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urticaria

Back 30

Hives

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arthritis

Back 31

inflammation of joint

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articular

Back 32

pertaining to joint

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bursae

Back 33

fluid-filled, saclike membranes that provide cushioning and allow frictionless motion between two tissues

Front 34

cartilage

Back 34

a rubbery, smooth, somewhat elastic connective tissue that covers the ends of bones

Front 35

crepitation

Back 35

a dry, crackling sound or sensation

Front 36

diaphysis

Back 36

the midportion of a long bone ; it contains the medullary cavity

Front 37

epiphysis

Back 37

the end of a long bone; it contains the growth (epiphyseal) plates

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ligaments

Back 38

tough connective tissue bands that hold joints together by attaching to the bones on either side of the joint

Front 39

range of motion (ROM)

Back 39

the extent of movement possible in a joint; the degree of motion depends on the type of joint and whether a disease process is present; ROM exercises are applied actively (independently) or passively (with assistance) to prevent or treat joint problems

Front 40

tendons

Back 40

tough bands of connective tissue that connect muscle to bone

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ataxia

Back 41

failure or irregularity of muscle action and coordination

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aura

Back 42

a peculiar sensation that precedes the appearance of a more definite disturbance; commonly seen with migraines or seizure activity

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benign

Back 43

not cancerous and not recurring

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blood-brain barrier

Back 44

an anatomic-physiologic structure made up of astrocyte glial cells that prevents or slows the transfer of chemicals into the neurons of the central nervous system (CNS)

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bruit

Back 45

an abnormal sound heard during auscultation of carotid artery; it is caused by the flow of blood through a narrowed or partially occluded vessel

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diplopia

Back 46

double vision

Front 47

ischemic

Back 47

pertaing to decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part

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malaise

Back 48

a generalized feeling of weakness or discomfort; usually marks the onset of a disease

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occlusion

Back 49

complete obstruction of an opening

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thrombus

Back 50

a blood clot