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This is a reduction of red blood cell count or reduced hemoglobin capacity.
Anemia.
This pathology means chronic inflammation and ulcer development, most commonly in the last section of the small intestines, the ileum.
Crohn's Disease.
The pathology where there is inflammation in a vein but a blood clot has not developed.
Phlebitis
Phleb = Blood (Phlebotomy)
- Itis = Inflammation
An imbalance of fluids within the body despite no damage to vessels is called this.
Edema.
*Swelling*
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.
Lymphedema
Lymph = Lymphatic System
Edema = Swelling
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.
Pathology that results in abnormal contraction of the colon.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Irritable = Upset. Angry.
Bowel = Colon. Large Intestines.
Syndrome = Condition.
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."
Inflammation of the liver.
Hepatitis.
Hepa = Liver
- Itis = Inflammation.
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
H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) destroys these specific cells.
CD4
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.
If an individual experiences prolonged extreme tiredness, yet no cause can be identified.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
When veins dilate due to incompetent valves, most commonly presents in the legs.
Varicose Veins.
The common term for when the immune system overreacts and freaks out over harmless substances in the body.
Allergies.
Constant high blood pressure is referred to as this pathology.
Hypertensive Heart Disease.
Hyper = Over active
Tension = Tense, pressure.
When there is atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries, it is called this pathology.
Coronary Artery Disease.
Bowel movement infrequency or difficulting passing stool.
Constipation.
These are commonly lodged in the common bile duct.
Gallstones.
A temporary reduction of blood flow to the heart that causes chest pains is this.
Angia Pectoris.
"Agony in the pec area"
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 final evolution of an H.I.V. infection?
A.I.D.S.
Where there are periodic episodes of vasospasms in the fingers and/or toes.
Raynaud's Disease.
"Ray's fingers and toes are always cold."