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Why is the common cold called "common"?
It is highly contagious.
An individual can have an underperforming, a regular performing, or an over-performing thyroid. Grave's disease is when the thyroid is chronically in this state.
Inflammation of the large intestines is called this.
Colitis.
Inflammation of the mucosa that lines the spaces of the skull is more commonly called this.
Sinusitis.
When individuals slowly begin to lose their memory, their ability to think critically, and their communication skills begin to suffer; they may be developing this pathology.
Alzheimer's Disease.
Carpel tunnel syndrome is the common name for compression of this antebrachial nerve.
The Median Nerve.
Inflammation of the mucosa within the skull.
Sinusitis.
Sinus = Cavities in the anterior superior area of the cranium.
- Itis = Inflammation.
Hiccups are an involuntary concentric contraction of this muscle.
The Diaphragm.
An enlargement of the thyroid is more commonly called this visible structure in the neck.
A Goiter.
This pathology stems from a resistance to insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
This diagnosis is often accompanied by communication challenges, difficulty forming relationships, and is often identified within three years of age.
Autism. (A.S.D.)
The presence of progressive degeneration and demyelination within the brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves is this pathology.
Multiple Sclerosis.
"Issues with the Mylin Shealths (MS) causes Multiple Sclerosis (MS)."
Nerve and/or blood compression between the clavicle and the first rib is called this.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. (T.O.S.)
A collection of disorders, most notability, an abnormally elevated presence of glucose in the blood.
Diabetes Mellitus
This is the result of pancreatic beta cell destruction, which creates a deficiency in insulin.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
Type 1 = From Birth.
Type 2 = Developed.
This condition often causes hypothyroidism or a thyroid hormone deficiency.
Hashimoto's Disease.
H ashimot O = H yp O
Your client comes in with a sudden paralysis on only one side of their face, suggesting a disconnect having to do with one or more facial nerves. Though we can not diagnose, it is likely they have developed this pathology.
Bell's Palsy.
A neurodegenerative disease causing abnormal movement due to deterioration of the basal ganglia.
Parkinson's Disease.
Discomfort that radiates down the leg can be piriformis syndrome or this more commonly known pathology.
Sciatica.
Explosive episodes of uncontrollable movement due to excessive electrical brain activity.
Seizure Disorder.
Hypertonic scalene muscles can cause impingement of one or more nerves in this structure resulting in multiple pathologies such as thoracic outlet syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome.
The Brachial Plexus.
Brachial = The Arm.
Plexus = Bundle of Nerves.
This condition involves bronchospasms which cause breathing difficulties.
Asthma.
Broncho = Bronchial. Superior Lung Tubes.
Spasm = Involuntary Contraction.
Swelling and mucus hypersecretion due to inflammation of the mucosa.
Bronchitis.
Broncho = Superior Lung Tunnels.
- Itis = Inflammation.
The permanent enlargement of lower airways and destruction of alveolar walls.
Emphysema.
Emphysan = Inflate.
Physa = To Blow
When the GI tract is damaged due to acidic gastric juices.
Peptic Ulcer Disease.
Peptic = Enzyme secreted in the stomach.
Ulcer = Internal tissue damage.
Disease = Dis Ease. Disruption of normal function.
The common name for acute inflammation of the mucosa of the nose and throat?
Common Cold.
The most common infectious cause of death in the United States.
Pneumonia.
Common term for an infection found within the lungs.
Pneumonia.
Pneumon = Lung.
The general term for hypersensitivity of the nasal mucosa, such as pollen.
Hay Fever.
An acute, highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.
Influenza.
This pathology means chronic inflammation and ulcer development, most commonly in the last section of the small intestines, the ileum.
Crohn's Disease.
A large amount of water expelled during defecation. Loose unformed stool.
Diarrhea.
These are commonly lodged in the common bile duct.
Gallstones.
Pathology where stomach contents are periodically regurgitated into the throat.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (G.E.R.D.)
Gastro = Stomach
Esophageal = Esophagus (Posterior Throat)
Reflux = Back Flow
Disease = Dis Ease. Disconnect from normal function.
Pathology that results in abnormal contraction of the colon.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Irritable = Upset. Angry.
Bowel = Colon. Large Intestines.
Syndrome = Condition.
Inflammation of the liver.
Hepatitis.
Hepa = Liver
- Itis = Inflammation.
The common term for when the immune system overreacts and freaks out over harmless substances in the body.
Allergies.
If an individual experiences prolonged extreme tiredness, yet no cause can be identified.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
When a lymph structure is damaged or removed, resulting in swelling, it is called this.
Lymphedema
Lymph = Lymphatic System
Edema = Swelling
Difficulty passing stool is called this.
Constipation.
An autoimmune inflammatory disease that targets connective tissues.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic = Affect Entire Systems
Lupus = Wolf Bite
Erythe = Red *Erythrocytes = Red Blood Cells*
Pathology where liver cells progressively degenerate leaving scar tissue.
Cirrhosis
Kirrhos = Orangeish Brown.
- osis = Process
The final evolution of an H.I.V. infection?
A.I.D.S.
H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) destroys these specific cells.
CD4
When veins dilate due to incompetent valves, most commonly presents in the legs.
Varicose Veins.
Where there are periodic episodes of vasospasms in the fingers and/or toes.
Raynaud's Disease.
"Ray's fingers and toes are always cold."
The pathology where there is inflammation in a vein but a blood clot has not developed.
Phlebitis
Phleb = Blood (Phlebotomy)
- Itis = Inflammation
The medical term for a heart attack where blood flow to the heart is disrupted.
Myocardial Infraction.
Myo = Muscle
Cardial = Heart
Infraction = Disruption in the status quo.
This is a reduction of red blood cell count or reduced hemoglobin capacity.
Anemia.
A temporary reduction of blood flow to the heart that causes chest pains is this.
Angia Pectoris.
"Agony in the pec area"
If the heart can not pump enough blood to meet the demands of the body, it is called this.
Congestive Heart Failure.
"If something is congested, it does not flow. The Heart is Failing at its job."
When there is atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries, it is called this pathology.
Coronary Artery Disease.
Typically found in the legs, this is a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Deep = Close to the bone.
Vein = Less pressure due to distance from the heart.
Thromo = Clot
Osis = Process.
Constant high blood pressure is referred to as this pathology.
Hypertensive Heart Disease.
Hyper = Over active
Tension = Tense, pressure.
A cluster of symptoms during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Premenstrual syndrome.
Pyelonephritis.
Pyelo = Renal Pelvis.
Nephron = Function Unit of Kidney.
- Itis = Inflammation.
This pathology entails multiple cysts located on bilaterally enlarged ovaries.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Poly = Multiple.
Cystic = Cysts.
Ovarian = Pertaining to the ovaries.
If an individual ceases to have a menstrual cycle and drastically reduced ovarian function, they are experiencing this diagnosis.
Menopause.
Meno = Having to do with menstruation.
Pause = A time of interruption or rest.
This extremely painful pathology is the presence of uterine lining tissue outside the uterus.
Endometriosis.
Medial term for losing control of one's bladder.
Urinary Incontinence.
This condition is relieved by the onset of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Premenstrual Syndrome.
When fluids move from blood vessels into the interstitial spaces while the lymphatic system is intact.
Edema.
This is the medical name for menstrual cramps.
Dysmenorrhea.
Small masses located in the renal area of the body are often called this.
Kidney Stones.
Medical name for loss of kidney function.
Renal Failure.
Renal = Pertaining to the kidneys.
Failure = Inability to complete a task.
The process of waste being filtrated from the blood through a semipermeable membrane.
Dialysis.