Pathology Compend- Matching Flashcards
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A disease the results from the lack of some essential dietary constituent.
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Deficiency
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A disease that originates before birth.
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Congenital
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A disease that is caused by pathogenic organisms.
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Infectious
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A disease that appears after birth.
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Acquired
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A disease with alternating increases and decreases in the severity of the symptoms.
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Recurrent
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A disease that is characterized by a rapid onset and a relatively short duration.
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Acute
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A disease that is characterized by fever.
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Febrile
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A disease that is transmitted genetically from parent to child.
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Inherited
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When the cause of disease is not known.
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Idiopathic
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A disease that is characterized by a slow onset and a relatively long duration.
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Chronic
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Unfavorable conditions that arise during the course of a disease.
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Complications
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An objective manifestation of disease such as fever.
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Sign
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A temporary let-up of the signs and symptoms of a disease.
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Remission
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Pain would be an example of:
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Symptom
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A sudden increase in the severity of a disease.
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Exacerbation
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A form of gangrene.
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Moist
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The old term for edema.
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Dropsy
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An indication of the presence of disease.
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Symptom
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A term used to identify a type of thrombus.
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Obstructive
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A mechanical injury of any kind.
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Trauma
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A condition in which there is less than the normal total volume of blood in the body.
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Oligemia
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Increase in the size of a body part due to an increased number of cells.
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Hyperplasia
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A blood clot floating free in the blood stream.
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Embolus
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Replacement of damaged tissue with the exact same kind of tissue.
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Regeneration
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The thick liquid that collects around an infection site.
Exudate
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Settling of the blood to dependent parts of the body following death.
Postmortem Hypostasis
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An extremely significant postmortem condition to be anticipated in cases of gas gangrene.
Rapid Decomposition
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Edema in which the edematous fluid collects within the abdominal cavity.
Ascites
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Examination of a dead body to determine the cause and circumstances of death.
Necropsy
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An inherited disease noted for failure of the blood to clot within normal time limits.
Hemophilia
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The process of pus formation.
Suppuration
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The replacement of damaged tissue by filling in the injured area with connective tissue.
Repair
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Cooling of the body following death.
Algor Mortis
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A physiological process of enclosure in a sheath made up of a substance not normal to the part of the body.
Encapsulation
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Diseases that are usually found to be present in a community at all times, to some degree.
Endemic
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The abnormal union of two healing tissue surfaces that are in contact with each other.
Adhesions
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Edema in which the edematous fluid collects within the sac that surrounds the heart.
Hydropericardium
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A consequence of embolism and thrombosis.
Gangrene
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An example of an endogenous pigment.
Bilirubin
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One of the causes of hemorrhage.
Hypertension
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Vomiting of blood.
Hematemesis
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Hemorrhage from the nose.
Epistaxis
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Fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Ascites
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A tumor-like collection of blood.
Hematoma
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Collection of fluid in a sacculated cavity.
Hydrocele
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Large hemorrhage in the tissues.
Ecchymosis
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A marked increase of tissue fluid.
Edema
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An excess of blood in a body part.
Hyperemia
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Very small hemorrhage in the tissues.
Petechia
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An increase in the total blood volume.
Plethora
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A passage of red blood cells through intact capillary walls.
Hemorrhage per diapedesis
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Collection of edematous fluid within the pleural cavity.
Hydrothorax
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Abnormal coloring of tissues.
Pigmentation
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Depositing of salts in the tissues.
Calcification
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The passage of blood through a ruptured blood vessel.
Hemorrhage per rhexis
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An injury such as a fracture, bruise, and abrasion.
Trauma
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Heat, cold, electricity, radium, and x-rays as agents of disease.
Physical Agents
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Lead, mercury, and morphine as agents of disease.
Chemical Agents
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Bacteria, molds, viruses, yeasts, and protozoa as agents of disease.
Plant and Animal Parasites
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Foreign proteins such as pollens and serums.
Allergens
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A disease that is transmitted from parent to the offspring through the genes.
Hereditary Disease
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The brownish-black pigment normally found in the skin in varying amounts.
Melanin
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A disease that is always present in a community to a greater or lesser degree.
Endemic Disease
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The eminent German physician who advanced the doctrine of cellular pathology.
Virchow
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A disease that affects many individuals in many communities at the same time.
Pandemic Disease
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The amber-colored pigment present in the make-up of red blood cells.
Hemoglobin
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The branch of Pathology dealing with the study of the causes of disease.
Etiology
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A term applied to any form of microorganism that is capable of causing disease.
Pathogen
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The identification o a disease.
Diagnosis
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A condition in which poisonous substances are present in the body.
Intoxication
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A disease that shows characteristic recognizable lesions.
Organic Disease
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Diabetes mellitus is an example of a _______ disease.
Functional Disease
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Enlargement of a body part as a result of an increase in size of the cells therein.
Hypertrophy
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Discoloration of the tissues of the lungs from prolonged inhalation of dust.
Pneumoconiosis
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Subjective evidence indicating the presence of a disease.
Symptom
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A benign neoplasm.
Osteoma
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A pigmented neoplasm.
Melanoma
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Escape of blood from a blood vessel.
Hemorrhage
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A blood disorder involving the platelets primarily.
Thrombopenia
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A term used to refer to any malignant neoplasm.
Cancer
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Combats infection.
Leukocytosis
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A neoplasm of cartilage.
Chrondroma
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Malignancy of epithelial tissue of a gland.
Adenocarcinoma
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A blood disorder involving red blood cells.
Erythrocytosis
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Increase in the number of lymphocytes in the blood.
Lymphocytosis
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A weak spot on an artery wall.
Aneurysm
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A benign neoplasm.
Neuroma
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A disease that affects only males.
Hemophilia
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A pathological condition commonly found to affect the heart.
Valvular Insufficiency
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Thickened walls, calcium deposits, and narrowed lumens of the arteries.
Arteriosclerosis
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A benign neoplasm.
Lipoma
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Inflammation of a vein.
Phlebitis
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Inflammation of the membranous sac that surrounds the heart.
Pericarditis
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Spread of malignant tumor cells through the blood stream or lymph stream.
Metastasis
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Spontaneous bleeding in the skin or mucous membrane, causing purplish discoloration.
Purpura
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A benign neoplasm of a mass of minute blood vessels.
Hemangioma
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A marked increase in the number of red blood cells.
Polycythemia Vera
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A benign neoplasm commonly found to develop on mucous membranes.
Polyp
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A tumor of a mass of minute blood vessels of lymph vessels.
Angiosarcoma
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A general term for any malignant neoplasm of lymphoid tissue.
Lymphoma
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Benign neoplasm of the skin.
Nevus
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Malignant neoplasm of neuroglia.
Glioma
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Narrowing of an orifice or passageway.
Stenosis
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Benign neoplasm of fatty connective tissue.
Lipoma
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A term used to denote a malignant neoplasm of nonepithelial tissue.
Sarcoma
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A disorder associated with bile.
Icterus
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Associated with tertiary syphilis.
Gumma
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Benign neoplasms of fibrous connective tissue.
Fibroma
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Deficiency of hemoglobin or red blood cells.
Anemia
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Benign neoplasms of epithelial tissue of a gland.
Adenoma
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Inquest.
Coroner
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Oxygen carrier.
Erythrocyte
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Blood clotting.
Thrombocyte
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Malignant neoplasm.
Invasiveness
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Occlusion of a blood vessel by a floating foreign object.
Embolism
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Inflammation of the gums.
Gingivitis
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Inflammation of the mouth.
Stomatitis
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Inflammation of the tongue.
Glossitis
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Inflammation of the pharynx.
Pharyngitis
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Inflammation the esophagus.
Esophagitis
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Inflammation of the large intestine.
Colitis
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Inflammation of the rectum.
Proctitis
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Inflammation of the small intestine.
Enteritis
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Inflammation of the stomach.
Gastritis
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Inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
Appendicitis
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Inflammation of the liver.
Hepatitis
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Yellow discoloration.
Jaundice
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Piles
Hemorrhoids
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Collection of fluid in the tissues.
Edema
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Inflammation of the gall bladder.
Cholecystitis
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Inflammation of the pancreas.
Pancreatitis
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Inflammation of the biliary vessel.
Cholangitis
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Formation of gall stones.
Cholelithiasis
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Inflammation of the lining of the abdomen.
Peritonitis
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Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.
Sinusitis
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Inflammation of the pharynx.
Pharyngitis
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Inflammation of the larynx.
Laryngitis
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Inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
Rhinitis
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Inflammation of the windpipe.
Tracheitis
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Another name for hydrothorax.
Pleural Effusion
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Another name for pleurisy.
Pleuritis
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Pus in the pleural cavity.
Empyema
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Bluish discoloration due to lack of oxygen.
Cyanosis
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Death due to oxygen starvation.
Asphyxia
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Acute generalized tuberculosis.
Miliary Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis associated with the lungs.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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Lesion of tuberculosis.
Tubercle
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Chronic disease caused by inhalation of dust particles.
Pneumoconiosis
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Disease involving ruptured or distended alveoli.
Emphysema
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Excessive urinary secretion.
Polyuria
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Complete urinary suppression.
Anuria
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Frequent urination in diminished amounts.
Oliguria
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Urine containing serum albumin.
Albuminuria
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Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Cystitis
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Kidney stones.
Renal calculi
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The presence of hemoglobin in the urine.
Hemoglobinuria
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Pus in the urine.
Pyuria
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Blood in the urine.
Hematuria
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Sugar in the urine.
Glycosuria
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Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Cystitis
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Inflammation of the ureter.
Ureteritis
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Inflammation of the urethra.
Urethritis
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Inflammation of the kidney pelvis.
Pyelitis
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Inflammation of the kidney.
Nephritis
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inflammation of the glomeruli capillaries.
Glomerulonephritis
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Substances normally present in the urine, found in the blood.
Uremia
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Inflammation of the kidney substance and pelvis.
Pyelonephritis
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Collection of urine in the kidney pelvis.
Hydronephrosis
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Inflammation of the kidney pelvis.
Pyelitis
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Hemorrhage within the cranium.
Intracranial Hemorrhage
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A form of intracranial hemorrhage.
Subdural Hemorrhage
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A swelling type bruise in which the skin is not broken.
Contusion
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Results from a severe blow to the head, sometimes accompanied by dizziness or vomiting.
Concussion
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A torn wound.
Laceration
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Infarction involving the brain.
Encephalomalacia
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Edematous fluid in the cranial cavity.
Hydrocephalus
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Inflammation of the brain.
Encephalitis
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Inflammation of the meninges.
Meningitis
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Pus in the cranial cavity.
Cerebral abscess
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The inflammation of a nerve.
Neuritis
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Partial or incomplete paralysis seen in tertiary syphilis.
General Paresis
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Inflammation of gray matter of the spinal cord.
Poliomyelitis
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A mild form of epilepsy.
Petit mal
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Inflammation of the spinal cord.
Myelitis
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Inflammation of the mouth.
Stomatitis
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Inflammation of the spinal cord.
Myelitis
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Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Cystitis
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Inflammation of the rectum.
Proctitis
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Inflammation of the nose.
Rhinitis
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Softening of the brain substance.
Encephalomalacia
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Inflammation of a nerve.
Neuritis
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Inflammation of the membranous coverings of the brain.
Meningitis
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Chronic nervous system disorder with periodic convulsive attacks.
Epilepsy
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Lesion of primary syphilis.
Hard Chancre
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Inflammation of the spinal cord.
Myelitis
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Degeneration of the posterior columns of the spinal cord.
Tabes Dorsalis
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Hereditary disease characterized by difficulty in blood clotting.
Hemophilia
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Inflammation of the breast.
Mastitis
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Dilation of the ventricles of the brain from accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in them.
Hydrocephalus
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Inflammation of the uterus.
Metritis
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Septicemia associated with childbirth.
Puerperal Sepsis
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Inflammation of an ovary.
Oophoritis
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Inflammation of a fallopian tube.
Salpingitis
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Inflammation of the lining membrane of the neck of the uterus.
Endocervicitis
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Dilation of veins of the spermatic cord.
Vericocele
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Inflammation of the passageway for spermatozoa from the testicles.
Epididymitis
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Pregnancy in which the embryo attempts to develop within a uterine tube.
Tubal
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Pregnancy in which the embryo remains outside the uterus.
Ectopic
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Inflammation of the prostate gland.
Prostatitis
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Edematous fluid surrounding the testicles within the scrotum.
Hydrocele
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Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum.
Cryptorchism
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Inflammation of bone marrow.
Osteomyelitis
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Inflammation of a joint.
Arthritis
214
Softening of bone.
Osteomalacia
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Atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults.
Myxedema
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Form of hyperthyroidism.
Graves' Disease
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Characteristic bronzing of the skin.
Addison's Disease
218
Enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Simple Goiter
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Enlargement of facial features associated with hyperpituitarism.
Acromegaly
