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kinn's Chapter 47
Term | Definition |
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chordae tendineae | The tendons that anchor the cusps of the heart valves to the papillary muscles of the myocardium, preventing valvular prolapse. |
intermittent claudication | Recurring cramping in the calves caused by poor circulation of blood to the muscles of the lower leg. |
Marfan syndrome | An inherited condition characterized by elongation of the bones, joint hypermobility, abnormalities of the eyes, and the development of an aortic aneurysm. |
scleroderma | An autoimmune disorder that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue, causing fibrous degeneration of the major organs. |