Definitions Flashcards

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Baretts esophagus

A

Columnar metaplasia of stratified squamous epithelium
of the esophagus that increase risk of developing
adenocarcinoma.

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Atherosclerosis

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Pathological process of the vasculature in which an
artery wall thickens as a result of accumulation of fatty
materials such as cholesterol.

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ARDS

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Diffuse alveolar damage and lung capillary endothelial
Injury.

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4
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Bence Jones protein

A

Monoclonal globulin proteins or IG light chain found in
the urine, produced by neoplastic plasma cells.
Present in 2/3 of multiple myeloma cases.

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Breslow thickness

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Measured in mm. From the top of stratum granulosum
to the deepest point of tumor involvement.

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Carcinoma

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Is a type of cancer that develops from epithelial cells.

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Carcinoid tumour

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Slow-growing type of neuroendocrine tumor originating
in the cells of the neuroendocrine system.

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Cellulitis

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Spreading bacterial infection of the skin affects the
dermis and subcutaneous fat, characterized by redness,
warmth, swelling, and pain.

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Choriocarcinoma

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Is a highly malignant form of testicular tumor contain 2
cell types, syncytiotrophoblasts & cytotrophoblasts

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