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Pathology

Geriatrics & Peds

TermDefinition
Congenital clubfoot Abnormal twisting of the foot, usually inward and downward.
Congenital hip dysplasia Malformation of the acetabulum, causing displacement of the femoral head.
Cystic fibrosis Disorder associated with widespread dysfunction of exocrine glands, abnormal secretion of sweat and saliva, and accumulation of thick mucus in the lungs.
Fracture Disruption in the continuity of bone.
Greenstick fx Incomplete fx of a bone.
Torus -or- Buckle fx Impacted fx with bulging of the periosteum.
Hirschsprung disease -or- congenital aganglionic megacolon Absence of parasympathetic ganglia, usually in the distal colon, resulting in the absence of peristalsis.
Hyaline membrane disease -or- respiratory distress syndrome Underaeration of the lungs owing to lack of surfactant.
Intussusception Prolapse of a portion of the bowel into the lumen of an adjacent portion.
Legg-Calve'-Perthes disease Flattening of the femoral head owing to vascular interruption.
Osgood-Schlatter disease Incomplete separation or avulsion of the tibial tuberosity.
Osteomalacia -or- rickets Softening of the bones owing to vitamin D deficiency.
Pyloric stenosis Narrowing of the pyloric canal, causing obstruction.
Scheuermann disease -or- adolescent kyphosis Kyphosis with onset in adolescence.
Slipped epiphysis Proximal portion of femur dislocated from distal portion at the proximal epiphysis.
Tumor New tissue growth where cell proliferation is uncontrolled.
Ewing sarcoma Malignant tumor of bone arising in medullary tissue.
Osteochondroma Benign bone tumor projection with cartilaginous cap.
Osteosarcoma Malignant, primary tumor of bone with bone or cartilage formation.
Wilms' tumor Most common childhood abdominal neoplasm affecting the kidney.
Alzheimer disease Progressive, irreversible mental disorder with loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation.
Atherosclerosis Condition in which fibrous and fatty deposits on the luminal wall of an artery may cause obstruction of the vessel.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia Enlargement of prostate gland
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) chronic condition of persistent obstruction of bronchial airflow.
Compression fx Fx that causes compaction of bone and decrease in length or width.
Congestive heart failure Heart is unable to propel blood at sufficient rate and volume.
Contractures Permanent contraction of a muscle because of spasm or paralysis.
Dementia Broad impairment of intellectual function that usually is progressive and interferes with normal social and occupational activities.
Emphysema Destructive and obstructive airway changes leading to increased volume of air in the lungs.
Geriatrics Branch of medicine dealing with the aged and the problems of aging individuals.
Gerontology Branch of medicine dealing with illness prevention and management, health maintenance, and promotion of quality of life for elderly people.
Kyphosis Abnormally increased convexity in the thoracic curvature.
Osteoarthritis Form of arthritis marked by progressive cartilage deterioration in synovial joints and vertebrae.
Osteoporosis Loss of bone density.
Renal failure Failure of the kidney to perform essential functions.
Urinary incontinence Absence of voluntary control of urination.
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