Med-term Final Flashcards
(152 cards)
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Ballooning and weakening of an artery
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Aneurysm
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Development of new of blood vessels
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Angiogenesis
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Surgical repair of a coronary artery
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Angioplasty
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Yellow plaque build up in the arteries
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Atherosclerosis
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Narrowing of the caliber of an artery
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Arteriostenosis
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Slow heart rate
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Bradycardia
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pertaining to the heart
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Cardiac
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Doctor who specializes in treatment of heart disease
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Cardiologist
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Disease of the heart muscle
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Cardiomyopathy
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Bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen
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Cyanosis
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Sweating profusely
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Diaphoresis
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Drug that induces perspiration to lower blood pressure
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Diaphoretic
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Medication that increases urine output to lower blood pressure and fluid volume
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Diuretic
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Ultrasound of the heart
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Echocardiography
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Inner lining of the heart
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Endocardium
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High blood pressure
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Hypertension
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Loss of circulation to an area
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Ischemia
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Abnormal sound in the heart
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Murmur
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Discomfort while breathing lying down flat
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Orthopnea
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Inflammation and swelling of the sac surrounding the heart
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Pericarditis
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Contraction phase of the heart
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Systole
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Narrowing of the blood vessels
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Vasoconstriction
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Widening of the blood vessles
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Vasodilation
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PH below 7
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Acid
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To stick together or clump
Agglutinate
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Plasma protein that keeps fluid in the blood stream
Albumin
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Decreased number of circulating red blood cells
Anemia
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PH above 7; Base
Alkaline
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blood clot, air bubble, piece of tumor, or any other substance in the blood stream
Embolus
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Process of formation of red blood cells occurring in the red bone marrow
Erythropoiesis
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Bruise
Hematoma
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Protein in the blood responsible for carrying oxygen
Hemoglobin
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Breakdown or destruction of red blood cells
hemolysis
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Plasma protein that forms fiborous mesh that impedes blood flow
Fibrin
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Makes up major blood proteins
Globulins
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Specialist concerned with the treatment of blood disease
Hematologist
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Deficiency of coagulation factor
Hemophilia
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Escape of blood inside or outside the body
Hemorrhage
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The stoppage of the flow of blood
Hemostasis
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Condition where vast numbers of malignant white blood cells are produced
Leukemia
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Monocyte that leaves the blood stream
Macrophage
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Movement of molecules through a membrane equalizing the concentration on both sides
Osmosis
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Specialist that puncture a vein to draw blood
Phlebotomist
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Blood cell that plays a role in the clotting of blood
Platelet
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Liquid found in clotted blood; does not contain clotting factors
Serum
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Blood clot attached to the inner lining of the vessel
Thrombus
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Transfer of donated blood into the recipient
Transfusion
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Any substance that causes an allergic reaction
Allergen
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Severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
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Foreign substance capable of triggering an immune response
Antigen
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Class of drugs used to treat symptoms of allergies
Antihistamine
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Condition in which the immune system attacks its own body
Autoimmune
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A substance or process that kills cells
cytotoxic
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Antibody
Immunoglobulin
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Drug that keep the immune system in check
Immunosuppression
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Disease of the lymph nodes
Lymphadenopathy
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Localized, non-pitting fluid retention due to a compromised immune system
Lymphedema
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Poisonous
Toxic
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Substance that stimulates the production of protective antibodies against a disease
Vaccine
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Tiny air sacs at t he end of the bronchioles
Alveoli or Alveolus
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Temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep
Asthma
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Action of listening to the heart, lungs, etc. with a stethoscope
Auscultation
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Drug that causes widening of the bronchi, typically for asthma
Bronchodilator
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Major air passages of the lungs which diverge from the windpipe
Bronchi
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Progressive disease involving damage to the walls of the air sacs
Emphysema
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Nosebleed
Epistaxis
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Cough or spit up phlegm from the throat or lungs
Expectorate
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Vomiting blood
Hemoptysis
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Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues
Hypoxia
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Insertion of a tube into a patients body such as a ventilation tube into the trachea
Intubatino
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Area between the lungs
Mediastinum
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Striking of an object against another with force
Percussion
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Serous membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs
Pleura
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Surgical removal of a lung or part of a lung
Pneumonectomy
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Relating to or affecting the act of breathing
Respiratory
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Relating to or affecting the act of breathing
Respiratory
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Instrument for measuring the air capacity of the lungs
Spirometer
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Needle inserted into pleural space in between the lungs and the chest wall to remove fluid
Thoracentesis
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Pertaining to the chest
Thoracic
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Infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules in the lungs
Tuberculosis
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Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
Abduction
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Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body
Adduction
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Needle aspiration of sample of fluid from a joint
Arthrocentesis
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Pain in a joint
Arthralgia
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Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints
Arthritis
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The surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint
Arthroplasty
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Procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems
Arthroscopy
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Decrease in muscle mass due to extended immobility
Atrophy
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Relating to the rib joints that connect the ribs to the vertebrae
Costovertebral
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The shaft of a long bone
Diaphysis
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Growth plate
Epiphyseal Plate
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Chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue
Fibromyalgia
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Sudden, painful attack due to deposits or uric acid crystals in the joint fluid
Gouty Arthritis
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Enlargement of an organ or tissue
Hypertrophy
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Situated between the ribs
Intercostal
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Disease with progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles
Muscular dystrophy
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Bone cell
Osteocyte
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The formation of bone
Osteogenesis
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Inflammation of bone usually due to infectin
Osteomyelitis
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Condition in which bones become brittle and fragile
Osteoporosis
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Lateral curvature of the spine
Scoliosis
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Condition marked by intermittent muscular spasms
Tetany
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Small bones forming the back bone
Verebrae
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The ability of the eye to change its focus from far to near and near to far
Accommodation
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Imperfection in the curvature of the eye that causes blurred vision
Astigmatism
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Pertaining to hearing
Auditory
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A clouding of the lens of the eye
Cataracts
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Earwax
Cerumen
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Inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid
Conjuntivitis
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Hollow structure that extends from the middle ear to the pharynx
Eustachian tubes
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Abnormally high pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve
Glaucoma
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Disease that destroys sharp central vision
Macular degeneration
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Nearsightedness
Myopia
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Incision of the eardrum to allow discharge of pus from the middle ear
Myringotomy
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Inflammation of the middle usually from bacterial infection
Otitis media
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Farsightedness typically occurring in middle and old age
Presbyopia
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Ringing of the ear
Tinnitus
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Loss of balance
Vertigo
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Overproduction of corticosteroid hormones causing obesity and high blood pressure
Cushing syndrome
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Elevated levels of glucose in blood and urine from abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates
Diabetes Mellitus
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The branch of medicine concerned with endocrine glands and hormones
Endocrinology
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Abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs
Exophthalmos
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Abnormal growth from excess growth hormone during childhood
Giantism
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Swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland
Goiter
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Swelling of neck and protrusion of eyes resulting from an overactive thyroid
Graves disease
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Excessive growth of dark coarse hair in a male-like pattern in women
Hirsutism
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Regulatory substance in tissue fluids that stimulates specific cells into action
Hormone
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High blood sugar
hyperglycemia
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overactivity of the thyroid gland resulting in an increased rate of metabolism
Hyperthyroidism
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Low blood sugar
Hypoglycemia
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Low activity of thyroid gland resulting in retardation of physical and mental growth
Hypothyroidism
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Habitual psychologic and physiologic dependence on a substance or practice
Addiction
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Distress caused by fear
Anxiety
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Pathologic fear of being trapped in a confined space
Claustrophobia
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State of needing someone or something
Dependence
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A person who believes that a minor symptom indicates a severe disease
Hypochondriac
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Inability to sleep
Insomnia
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Mood disorder with hyperactivity, irritability, and rapid speech
Mania
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Self-love; person interprets everything purely in relation the themselves
Narcissism
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Pathological fear or dread
Phobia
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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes
Psychology
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Mental disorder where thought is so impaired that contact is lost with reality
Psychosis
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Pertaining to disorders of body usually resulting from disturbances of the mind
Psychosomatic
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Severe mental disorder affects the way a person things, acts, and perceives reality
Schizophrenic
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The capacity to become accustomed to a stimulus or a drug
Tolerance
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The study of the social, mental, and physical aspects of aging
Gerontology
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Chronic, progressive, irreversible loss of the minds intellectual functions
Dementia
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Person who demonstrates a variety of conditions occurring in old age
Senility
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Unfavorable response to medical treatment caused by the treatment itself
Iatrogenic
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Care that relieves symptoms and pain without curing
Palliative care
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Most common form of dementia
Alzheimer disease
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Medical specialty that deals with the problems of old age
Geriatrics
