WEAR AND REPAIR
Rupture of a muscle
What is myorrhexis?
A double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the heart
What is pericardium?
Abnormal development of breast tissue in males
What is gynecomastia?
A genetic condition that affects one's ability to produce melanin; causes lack of pigmentation in eyes, hair, and skin
What is albinism?
Fungal infection of the ear
What is otomycosis?
A procedure done to repair or unblock a coronary artery
What is angioplasty?
Abnormally rapid heartbeat (exceeding 100 beats per minute)
What is tachycardia?
A condition caused by the overproduction of the growth hormone in childhood
What is gigantism?
The discoloration of skin due to a bruise
What is ecchymosis?
Inflammation of the cornea; causes redness and pain in the eye as well as decreased/blurred vision
What is keratitis?
Surgical creation of an opening in the abdominal wall that is made for the colon
What is colostomy?
A blood clot within an artery or vein
What is thrombus?
A type of thyroid hormone that decreases calcium levels in the blood plasma
What is calcitonin?
Forms when a hair follicle is clogged with oil and dead skin cells; also known as a blackhead
What is comedo?
A type of eye misalignment where one or both eyes are directed outward
What is exotropia?
Surgical incision into the eardrum to drain pus and relieve pressure from the middle of the ear
What is myringotomy?
A condition indicated by a low white blood cell count
What is leukopenia?
A type of thyroid hormone that regulates metabolism; also known at T4
What is thyroxine?
A non-cancerous fatty tumor that develops between the muscle layer and the skin
What is lipoma?
A test that uses air pressure to detect disorders of the middle ear
What is tympanometry?
The partial or complete suturing together of the upper and lower eyelids
What is tarsorrhaphy?
A procedure done to remove plaque buildup from the carotid arteries
What is carotid endarterectomy?
A condition due to hypothyroidism that is characterized by stunted mental and physical growth
What is cretinism?
Abnormal moles that can develop into skin cancer
What is dysplastic nevi?
The swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the point of entrance into the eye through the optic disc
What is papilledema?