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acidosis
pathological condition resulting from accumulation of acids in body TERM 2
aplastic crisis
DEFINITION 2 A condition in which the body stops producing red blood cells; typically caused by infection TERM 3
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
DEFINITION 3 form of hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available TERM 4
endocrine glands
DEFINITION 4 glands that secrete or release chemicals that are used inside the body TERM 5
endocrine system
DEFINITION 5 regulates metabolism and maintains homeostasis
glucose
one of the basic sugars; it is the primary fuel, in conjunction with oxygen, for cellular metabolism TERM 7
hematology
DEFINITION 7 The study and prevention of blood-related disorders TERM 8
hemolytic crisis
DEFINITION 8 a rapid destruction of RBCs that occur faster than the body's ability to create new cells TERM 9
hemophilia
DEFINITION 9 A congenital abnormality in which the body is unable to produce clots, which results in uncontrollable bleeding TERM 10
hormone
DEFINITION 10 a chemical substance produced by a gland that regulates the activity of organs and tissues
kussmaul respirations
deep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in the body TERM 17
polyphagia
DEFINITION 17 excessive eating; in diabetes, the inability to use glucose properly can cause a sense of hunger TERM 18
polyuria
DEFINITION 18 The passage of an unusually large volume of urine in a given period; in diabetes, this can result from the wasting of glucose in the urine TERM 19
polydipsia
DEFINITION 19 Excessive thirst that persists for long periods, despite reasonable fluid intake; often the result of excessive urination TERM 20
sickle cell disease
DEFINITION 20 hereditary disease that causes normal, round RBCs to become oblong, or sickle shaped
splenic sequestration crisis
an acute, painful enlargement of the spleen caused by sickle cell disease TERM 22
thrombophilia
DEFINITION 22 A tendency toward the development of blood clots as a result of an abnormality of the system of coagulation TERM 23
thrombosis
DEFINITION 23 A blood clot, either in the arterial or venous system TERM 24
type 1 diabetes
DEFINITION 24 The type of diabetic disease that typically develops in childhood and requires synthetic insulin for proper treatment and control TERM 25
type 2 diabetes
DEFINITION 25 The type of diabetic disease that typically develops in later life and often can be controlled through diet and oral medications
epinephrine
A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline), and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction TERM 32
histamines
DEFINITION 32 Substances released by the immune system in allergic reactions that are responsible for many of the symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as vasodilation TERM 33
immune response
DEFINITION 33 The body's response to substance perceived by the body as foreign TERM 34
immune system
DEFINITION 34 The body system that includes all of the structures and processes designed to mount a defense against foreign substances and disease-causing agents TERM 35
leukotrienes
DEFINITION 35 Chemical substances that contribute to anaphylaxis; released by the immune system in allergic reactions
stridor
harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound (heard on inspiration). Caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway TERM 37
toxin
DEFINITION 37 poison or harmful substance TERM 38
urticaria
DEFINITION 38 Small spots of generalized itching and/or burning that appear as multiple raised areas on the skin; hives TERM 39
wheal
DEFINITION 39 A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin resulting from an insect bite or allergic reaction TERM 40
wheezing
DEFINITION 40 high pitched, whistling breath sound, usually caused by a constriction of the smaller tubes of the lungs and typically heard on expiration
ingestion
swallowing; taking a substance by mouth TERM 47
opioids
DEFINITION 47 any drug or agent with actions similar to morphine TERM 48
overdose
DEFINITION 48 An excessive quantity of a drug which, when taken or administered, can have toxic or lethal consequences TERM 49
poison
DEFINITION 49 A substance whose chemical action could damage structures or impair function when introduced into the body TERM 50
sedative
DEFINITION 50 substance that decreases activity and excitement
stimulant
an agent that produces an excited state TERM 52
substance abuse
DEFINITION 52 the misuse of any substance to produce some desired effect TERM 53
tolerance
DEFINITION 53 the need for increasing amounts of a drug to obtain the same effect TERM 54
activities of daily living
DEFINITION 54 The basic activities a person usually accomplishes during a normal day, such as eating, dressing, and bathing TERM 55
agitated delirium
DEFINITION 55 A condition of disorientation, confusion, and possible hallucinations coupled with purposeless, restless physical activity
organic brain syndrome
Temporary or permanent dysfunction of the brain, caused by a disturbance in the physical or physiologic functioning of brain tissue TERM 62
psychiatric disorder
DEFINITION 62 An illness with psychological or behavioral symptoms and/or impairment in functioning caused by a social, psychological, genetic, physical, chemical, or biologic disturbance TERM 63
psychiatric emergency
DEFINITION 63 An emergency in which abnormal behavior threatens a person's own health and safety or the health and safety of another person, for example when a person becomes suicidal, homicidal, or has a psychotic episode TERM 64
psychosis
DEFINITION 64 a mental disorder characterized by the loss of contact with reality TERM 65
bacterial vaginosis
DEFINITION 65 An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a "fishy" smelling discharge
cervix
lower third, or neck, of the uterus TERM 67
chlamydia
DEFINITION 67 A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis TERM 68
fallopian tubes
DEFINITION 68 The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum TERM 69
gonorrhea
DEFINITION 69 A sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae TERM 70
labia majora
DEFINITION 70 Outer fleshy "lips" covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina
rape
sexual intercourse inflicted forcibly on another person, against that person's will TERM 77
sexual assault
DEFINITION 77 an attack against a person that is sexual in nature, the most of common of which is rape TERM 78
uterus
DEFINITION 78 muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the womb; responsible for contractions during labor TERM 79
vagina
DEFINITION 79 outermost cavity of a woman's reproductive system; the lower part of the birth canal
