Forensic Pathology Test 5 Flashcards
(101 cards)
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an increase or stretching in length of the heart muscle that is a temporary condition
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dilatation
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factors that make a person more prone to develop disease
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predisposing factors
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an enlargement or stretching of the heart muscle fibers that is a permanent condition
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hypertrophy
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inflammation if the innermost layer of the heart for which the heart valves are made
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endocarditis
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failure of a heart valve to close or seat properly that is mostly found in the mitral valve
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valvular insufficiency or incompetence
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a narrowing in the size of the opening controlled by the heart valve
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valvular stenosis
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a collapse in the wall of the heart valve that allows back flow of blood
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valvular prolapse
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inflammation of the sac around the heart
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pericarditis
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inflammation of the muscle layer of the heart
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myocarditis
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caused by streptococcus pyogenes and ashoff bodies
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rheumatic heart disease
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diseases of the coronary arteries
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coronary artery disease
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the presence of artheromas (fatty plaque) that tends to present itself in arteries that are torturous
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athersclerosis
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the presence of an attached blood clot during life
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thrombosis
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known as fibrillation ___ are abnormal contractions of the heart muscle
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spasms
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free floating particles in the blood
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embolism
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failure of the heart muscle to ship oxygenated blood throughout the body that could develop slowly or suddenly
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cardiac failure
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known as a heart attack ____ is death of the heart muscle tissue caused by interference in blood supply
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myocardial infarction
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high blood pressure caused by the person’s diseased heart
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hypertensive heart disease
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a disease of the heart muscle itself you could be born with
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cardiomyopathy
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inflammation of the heart in general
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carditis
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inflammation of the arteries
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arteritis
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the hardening of the arteries
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arteriosclerosis
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a weakness in the wall of an artery
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aneurysm
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inflammation of a vein
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phlebitis
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dilated engorged superficial veins are
varicose veins
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a sudden temporary increase of leukocytes (white blood cells) as part of the normal inflammatory response
leukocytosis
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a decrease in the total number of lekocytes due to disease
leukopenia
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a decrease in the total number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, OR both; the absence or lack of blood
anemia
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the first disease of which a patient is diagnosed
primary anemia
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is when a patient is already suffering from another condition and anemia is also diagnosed in conjunction with what they already have
secondary anemia
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cancer of the blood, in which you have an excess production of improperly functioning white blood cells.
leukemia
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a disease brought on by excess production of erythrocytes; causing blood to be 10 -15x more viscous than water (THICK BLOOD)
polycythemia vera or "erythrocytosis"
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"Bleeder's Disease" a hereditary blood that only presents itself in male offspring due to the lack of factor 8 of the clotting factor
Hemophillia
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a wide spread hemorrhage throughout the body; side effects of chemotherapy
purpura
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a decrease in number of thrombocytes/platelets in the blood due to disease
thrombocytopenia
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Inflammation of the gums (of teeth)
gingivitis
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Inflammation of the throat (sore throat)
pharyngitis
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Inflammation of muscular tube that conveys food from throat to stomach (esophagus)
esophagitis
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Inflammation of the stomach
gastritis
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Inflammation of the mouth
stomatitis
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Localized area of dead epithelium in stomach or duodenum caused by pepcin (enzyme)
peptic ulcer
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Inflammation of the small intestine (Ilium, duodenum, jejunum)
enteritis
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Inflammation of longest division of large intestine (colon)
colitis
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Inflammation of longest division of large intestine caused by protozoa
amebic colitis
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inflammation of the longest division of the large intestine characterized by localized areas of necrotic epitheilieum
ulcerative colitis
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Inflammation of the vermiform, which can rupture if not treated
appendicitis
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Dilated or engorged veins at opening of anal canal; can be internal or external
Hemorrhoids
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Inflammation of the liver (detoxifies the blood, stores extra glycol)
hepatitis
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End stage of chronic liver disease; liver functioning cells are replaced by supporting cells. (chronic or acute)
cirrhosis
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inflammation of the gallbladder or sac containing bile
cholecystitis
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the presence or formation of gallstones
cholelithias
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inflammation of vessel which bile is shipped (bile ducts)
cholangitis
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inflammation of the pancreas (side effect of cronic alcoholism)
pancreatitis
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inflammation of membrane which lines abdominal visera
peritonitis
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presence of a intestinal hernia (diverticulum); most common in large intestine (early stage of diverticulitis)
diverticulosis
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cancer of the blood, in which you have an excess production of improperly functioning white blood cells.
leukemia
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a disease brought on by excess production of erythrocytes; causing blood to be 10 -15x more viscous than water (THICK BLOOD)
polycythemia vera or "erythrocytosis"
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"Bleeder's Disease" a hereditary blood that only presents itself in male offspring due to the lack of factor 8 of the clotting factor
Hemophillia
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a narrowing of the pyloric sphincter (controls stomach to small intestine)
Pyloric Stenosis
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a wide spread hemorrhage throughout the body; side effects of chemotherapy
purpura
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A ____ is an abnormal protrusion of a body part or organ into an area where it is not normally found
Hernia
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obstruction of flow of bile through the ____, is usually caused by gallstones
bile duct
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____ is a twisting of the intestinal tract
Volvulus
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____ is the telescoping of intestinal tract; particularly at the bends
Intussuception
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scar tissue, most often from surgery or injury are ____.
Adhesions
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____ causes distention of the belly (clear amber or straw liquid); edema in abdominal cavity in particular
Ascites
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____ is the loss of moisture from the body while ____is the loss of tissue from the body, especially the lip area you can treat these with humectants
1. Dehydration
| 2. Emaciation
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____ is the greater rate of decomposition usually due to excess fluid (ascites)
Rapid Decomposition
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____ are where most clots occur after death and easily remove; the treatment is co-injection fluid
Rapid Coagulation of Blood
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___ is a blockage in biliary tract; cosmetic problem, yellow color to body; treatment is jaundice fluid, (lower index)
Jaundice
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____ is the loss of blood with a side effect of ulceration
Hemorrhage
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____ is a post mortem evacuation of any substance from body usually caused by pressure
Purge
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____ is the inflammation of nose or nasal mucosa (lining of nasal cavities) could either be acute or chronic
Rhinitis
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____ is the inflammation of one or more of the 4 sets of paranasal sinuses (airspaces located in bones)
Sinusitis
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inflammation of the voice box or vocal cords or folds
Laryngitis
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____ is an acute coryza, most common ailment of man
Common Cold
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____ is the inflammation of windpipe or trachea
Tracheitis
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____ is the inflammation of one or both of the bronchi (passageway for air between windpipe and lungs) can be acute or chronic
Bronchitis
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____ is the reduction in size of opening (air passage) due to allergic reaction
Bronchial Asthma
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____ is an infection of the lung tissue itself
Pneumonia
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____ is an infection confined to one or more sections of lung tissue
Lobar Pneumonia
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____ is an infection that begins in bronchii and travels to all lung tissue that is sever, and can result in death
Bronchial Pneumonia
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____ pneumonia is caused by virus ("pheumotrophic")
Viral Pneumonia
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____ is inflammation of pleura (membrane that surrounds and lines the lungs)
Pleurisy
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____ is pus in pleural cavity
Empyema
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The most common site of ____ is lungs, must be exposed twice
Tuberculosis
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____ is the group of lung diseases caused by long term inhalation of foreign material
Pneumoconioses
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____ is a type of pneumoconiosis that is commonly called coal miners or black lung disease
Anthracosis
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____ is a type of pneumoconiosis that is prolonged inhalation of silica
Silicosis
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____ is a type os pneumoconiosis that is prolonged inhalation ob asbestos fibers
Asbestosis
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____ is the failure of the lungs of infant to expand at birth; in an adult, ____ is the collapse of a lung due to complete bronchial obstruction.
Atelectasis
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____ is the over extension or rupture of the alveoli in the lungs due to partial or incomplete bronchial obstruction
Emphysema
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____ are localized well defined collection of pus in the lungs
Lung Abscesses
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____ is the failure of roof of mouth to form or close completely could be unilateral or bilateral
Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate
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____ is the excess amounts of excessively thick mucus in breathing passages
Cystic Fibrosis
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____ could result in asphyxia, suffocation, or choking
Airway Obstruction
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____ is chronic bronchitis and or emphysema
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease "COPD"
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____ is the blue discoloration (especially in extremities) caused by lack of oxygen in the tissues
Cyanosis
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____ is the loss in tissue very common in respiratory or cancer patients
Emaciation
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____ is excessive fluid ("hydrothorax or pleural effusion") that gives a body a barrel-shaped chest appearance
Edema
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____ is the formation of cavities or spaces; most often in lungs where it is caused by union of turbicules in lungs from Tuberculosis
Cavitation
