Pathophysiology HOSA

A skin wound caused by scraping

pathologic disease resulting from an abnormal level of hydrogen ions (decrease in pH)

absence of a bluish appearance of the skin and mucous membranes

a cancerous gland like tumor such as wilms' tumor

a cancerous gland like tumor such as wilms' tumor

Appearance of observable emotions

the clumping of antigens with antibodies or of the red blood cells from one type of blood with the red blood cells of another type

the coming together of entities such as platelets, blood cells, or diseases

reduced vision in an eye without a detectable organic lesion

Absence of menstruation

taking a fluid sample between the 15th and the 16th week of pregnancy to diagnose congenital anomalies

a waxy, starchlike protein that tends to build up in tissues and organs in certain pathologic conditions

relief of pain

the surgical or pathologic connection between two vessels or tubular structures

No cranial vault and little cerebral tissue

repair of a narrowed blood vessel through surgery or other angiographic procedures

An inability to experience pleasure

impatient or loss of smell

A lung disease caused by inhalation of coal dust. It is also called coal-miner's lung or black lung.

any enzyme that counteracts in the presence of choline esters

a medication that prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting

a drug or treatment that reduces or relieves fever

a substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

a nerve defect that results in loss of speech

inability to produce normal speech sounds or loss of voice

recurrent painful canker sores in the mouth

Hardening of the arteries

Respiratory disease brough or by inhaling abbestos fibers

abnormal intraperitoneal accumulation of serous fluid

drawing in or out by suction

the absence of contractions of the heart; cardiac standstill

uncoordinated gait associated with pathology of the central nervous system

A condition in which an artery wall hardens and thickens due to plaque buildup.

a sensation or phenomenon that signals the onset of an epileptic seizure or a migraine

A disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by deficient communication, social interaction, and understanding of others' states of mind.

an immune response resulting in the presence of self-antigens or auto-antigens of certain body cells

refers to spreading a microorganism by contact with a lesion on one's own body

refers to the autonomic nervous system that has two divisions (i.e., sympathetic and para sympathetic)

separation of a body part by tearing

separation of a body part by tearing

an absence of spermatozoa in the seaman

an excess of urea or other nitrogenous bodies in the blood

a uterus having two horns or horn-shaped branches

Inflammation of the eyelids

Abnormally slow heartbeat

an abnormal sound heard in auscultation

A fluid-filled blister that is greater than 1 cm in diameter and contains non-purulent ("clear") exudate.

A closed sac lined with a synovial membrane and filled with fluid, usually found in areas subject to friction, such as where a tendon passes over a bone.

A hormone produced by the C-cells of the thyroid gland that decreases serum calcium levels. It targets the bones (stimulates osteoblasts), the kidneys (reduces calcium reabsorption), and the small intestine (decreases calcium absorption).

(moniliasis) white, cheesy, curdlike patch on buccal mucosa due to superficial fungal infection

enlargement of the heart

a defect in the heart muscle

a state of not being able to move, with the assumption of a rigid, often bizarre posture

Introduction of a catheter into a body cavity or organ to inject or remove fluid.

an instrument or chemical that destroys tissue as a therapeutic measure

an acute, diffuse, spreading infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

an acute, diffuse, spreading, infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

pain in the head, headache

a type of skin lesion usually associated with primary syphilis

an agent that produces the affect of acetylcholine at the connections of muscles and nerves

the ceaseless occurrence of involuntary muscular movements of the limbs or the facial muscles

the biologic clock in humans; the rhythmic repetition of certain phenomena, such as hunger, fatigue, and changes in blood pressure, that ted to fluctuate within a 24 hour period

a bluish discoloration around the mouth

pertaining to the mental processes of thinking, knowing, remembering, and perceiving

A protein fiber with a unique triple-helix that gives it great strength. Tissues with a lot of collagen fibers are typically very strong, e.g. bone, tendons, ligaments, etc.

suture of the vagina

a blackhead; as seen in achne

A loss of function, either partial or complete, as resulting from a blow or fall (for instance) is termed a:

immobility of muscles or a joint caused by shortening or wasting of tissue or muscle fibers

Mechanism of injury in which the brain rebounds off the other side of the skull after an initial impact

An injury to the tissues under the skin that causes blood vessels to rupture allowing blood to seep into the tissues Ex. Bruise

hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

incision into the skull, usually to relieve pressure, to remove a lesion, or to control bleeding

an important nitrogen compound that is a normal constituent of urine and blood; increased levels may indicate renal damage

dry, grating sound or sensation caused by bone ends rubbing together, indicating a fracture or joint destruction

the therapeutic use of cold

the removal of growths or other material from the wall of a cavity or other material from the wall of a cavity or other surface

An examination of the bladder with an instrument called a cystoscope.

remove foreign material or dead tissue in the wound

a deficiency from what is normal

a fixed false belief

loss of the myelin sheath of a nerve

a configured zone of skin innervated by a spinal cord segment

the fluid that passes through a semipermeable membrane during dialysis

double vision

double vision

a pathologic condition; and abnormal condition of the blood

Painful menstruation

pain or discomfort in the pelvis or vagina during or after sexual intercourse

hoarseness; difficulty in speaking

marked by abnormal adult cells

marked by abnormal adult cells

condition produced by faulty nutrition

painful or difficult urination

discoloration of the skin associated with a contusion

Tissue is destroyed by burning with an electric spark.

an electrodiagnosis assessment of the activity of skeletal muscles

an electrodiagnostic assessment of the activity of the skeletal muscles

a mass (ex. Foreign body, blood clot, or a piece of tumor) that breaks off and causes occlusion of an artery

the surgical excision of the innermost lining of an artery to remove blockage