Common conditions + disease

Question 1

Define Phelbitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of a vein, near the suface of the skin

Question 2

Defnie Hypertrophy

Answer 2

Increased muscle tone

Question 3

Define Acromegalic

Answer 3

Excessive overproduction of the Growth Hormone, from the Pituitary gland

Question 4

Define Pulmonary Atelectasis

Answer 4

Disease characterised by the collapse of the pulmonary alveoli, leading to partial or total loss of function in the affected lung

Question 5

Define Growth Hormone Induced Heart Faliure

Answer 5

Excess Growth Hormone levels, leading to Cardiac Hypertrophy, which will progress to Heart** Faliure**