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J Sarge ClinChem Test 3 Vocabulary

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ARDS   Respiratory distress syndrome of the adult; acquired respiratory failure  
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Basal metabolic rate   Baseline rate of metabolism based on gender and weight (in kcal/24hr  
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Celiac sprue (glutin intolerance)   Malabsorption syndrome resulting from intolerance to dietary wheat proteins  
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Crohn's disease   Inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract that can lead to intestinal obstruction  
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Cyanotic   Characterized by bluish appearance due to lack of tissue oxygenation  
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Duodenum   The first part of the small intestine that is adjacent to the pyloric region of the stomach  
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Diurnal variations   Changes in chemical levels during the day, especially when comparing two different times  
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Edematous   Puffed up due to visible accumulation of fluids  
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emphysema   Chronic pulmonary disease marked by abnormal increase in the airspaces and destructive changes in their walls  
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Exocrine glands   Glands that secrete externally through ducts  
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Fio2   Amount of oxygen available to breath  
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Gastritis   Inflammation of the gastric mucosa  
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Glucocorticoids   Adrenal cortical hormones primarily active in protecting against stress and affecting protein and carbohydrate metabolism  
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Homeostasis   The state of dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment of the body that is maintained by processes of feedback and regulation in response to external or internal changes  
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Hyperkalemia   Increased potassium in blood plasma  
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Hyponatremia   Decreased sodium in blood plasma  
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Hypophysis   Pituitary or master endocrine gland  
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Hypoxia   Decreased oxygen supply to tissue despite adequate perfusion of the tissue  
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Idiopathic   Without a recognizable cause  
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Intrinsic factor   Glycoprotein that is secreted by the parietal cells of the gastric mucosa; necessary for the absorption of dietary vitamin B12 through the intestinal mucosa  
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Iontophorisis   Introduction of a drug through intact skin by the application of a direct electric current  
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Lumen   Space within a tube, such as a blood vessel or the esophagus  
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Micronutrient   Organic compound, such as a vitamin, or chemical element essential in minute amounts in the diet  
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Mineralocorticoids   Steroid molecules that influence blood electrolyte levels  
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Negative feedback   Stabilizing a process by reducing its rate or output when its effects are too great  
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Oxyhemaglobin (o2Hb)   The combined form of hemoglobin with oxygen; a measure of the ultilization of the potential oxygen transport capacity  
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p50   The midway point of the hemoglobin-oxygen dissociation curve, representing the oxygen tension (in mm Hg) when the hemoglobin molecules are 50% saturated with oxygen  
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Pernicious anemia   Autoimmune disease in which antibodies affect intrinsic factor and cause vitamin B12 deficiency  
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Phosphatidyl choline   Phospholipid lung surfactant; also known as lecithin  
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Pilocarpine   A muscarinic alkaloid drug that can induce sweating  
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Point-of-care testing (POCT)   Testing that does not require specimen preparation ond provides rapid results at or near the patient's location  
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Secretin   Hormone secreted by duodenal mucosa; stimulates sodium bicarbonate secretion by the pancreas and bile secretion by the liver  
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SO2   Oxygen saturation; a measure of the utilization of the current oxygen transport capacity  
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Steatorrhea   Failure to digest or absorb fats in the gastrointestinal tract  
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Steroids   High molecular weight compounds with carbon atoms in a four-ring structure similar to cholesterol  
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Sweat test   Test for cystic fiborsis that involves involves measuring the subject's sweat for abnormally high sodium chlorine content  
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Thyrotoxicosis   Acute illness due to hyperthyroidism  
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Thyroxine (T4)   Main hormone synthesized in the thyroid gland, also known as 3,5,3`,5` -tetraiodothy-ronine  
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Transcutaneous   Through the skin, not invading invading the body through a puncture; percutaneous  
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Triiodothyronine (T3)   More potent thyroid hormone, also known as 3,5,3` -triiodothyronine  
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Tropoins   Stimulating protein hormones  
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