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Define Pathology
The study of disease
What causes acne?
Sebum
What two conditions are loss of bone density?
Dupuytren contracture affects what part of the body?
The palmar fascia of the hand.
What often causes Cerebral Palsy?
Brain damage in fetus or during birth
How long must a condition persist before it is considered chronic?
6 months
What is melanoma?
A cancerous condition affecting melanocytes
Demineralization of adult bones is called...
Osteomalacia
Muscular dystrophy
Cushing disease is caused by an overproduction of which hormone?
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
What does the suffix "itis" mean?
Inflammation
What is a nevus?
A mole
What is osteomyelitis
A bone infection
What can cause sciatic pain and is helped by releasing muscles in the posterior hip?
Piriformis syndrome
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Numbness in the extremities
What is the presence of plaque within arteries called?
Artherosclerosis
A progressive inflammatory skin condition causing facial redness
Rosacea
Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune disease?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Clenching and grinding teeth can cause which disorder?
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
What condition is common in elderly people and those who take medication to control blood pressure?
Orthostatic hypotension
What is a herniation within the colon?
Diverticula
A benign adipose growth is called...
A lipoma
What bone is affected by shin splints?
The anterior tibia
What is adhesive capsulitis?
Frozen shoulder
What heart condition can evolve from strep throat?
Rheumatic fever