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P. Howell
(6-12 weeks) Anatomy Second study stack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lymphadenopathy: | Any disease process affecting a lymph node or nodes. *Often characterized by swelling* |
| Nephrolithiasis: | The condition of having kidney stones. |
| Myocardial infarction: | Medical term for a heart attack. |
| Arthroplasty: | The surgical repair of a joint. |
| Atherosclerosis: | The hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by the building of plaque. |
| Pneunothrorax: | The abnormal accumulation in the pleural space *Causing collapsed lung(s)* |
| Myalgia: | Pain in a muscle or group of muscles |
| Osteoprosis: | A condition characterized by a loss of bone density. Bones become brittle and weak. |
| Abduction: | Movement of a limb AWAY from the MIDDLE of the body. |
| Colonoscopy: | Visual examination of the colon. |
| Arthrodensis: | SUrgical fusion or stiffening of a joint to limit movement. |
| Tachycardia: | An abnormal rapid resting heart rate above 100 bpm. |
| Bradycardia: | An abnormal slow resting heart rate below 60 bpm. |
| Dyspnea: | Difficult or painful breathing. *A.K.A.: Shortness of breath (S.O.B) |
| Gastroscopy: | Visual examination of the interiors of the stomach. |
| Polyphagia: | Excessive or increased appetite. *symptom of diabetes mellitus* |
| Hepatomegaly: | Abnormal enlargement of the liver. |