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Midterm Terms

TermDefinition
Anorexia eating disorder / refusal to eat
bulimia eating disorder / overeating and forced vomiting
Bulla Large blister
cerebral palsy paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for movement
cicatrix scar
decubitus ulcer bed sore
1st Degree burn burn affecting only the epidermis or superficial layer of the skin
2nd degree burn deeper burn affecting both the epidermis and dermis
3rd degree burn deep burn affecting the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer
4th degree burn deep burn affecting not just all layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer) but also underlying tissues like muscle, fascia, or bone
eczema a chronic dry inflammatory disease characterized by itching
epilepsy a disease marked by seizures
exacerbation it is getting worse
Fracture a bone break
impetigo a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin
Lethargic a decrease in level of consciousness
macula freckle
Malaise not feeling well
Manic depression (bipolar) alternating bouts of excitement and depression
Marked it really stands out
Language greek and latin
miosis abnormal contraction of the pupil
morbidity the risk for being sick
mortality risk of dying
prognosis the chances for things getting better or worse
sequelae a problem resulting from a disease or injury
noncontributory not related to this specific problem
petechia small bruise
schizophrenia a mental illness of delusions, hallucinations, and disordered speech
subluxation partial dislocation of a joint
Tinea ring worm
unremarkable normal
vesicle a smaller blister
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