cell basics
This type of tumor grows quickly, invades surrounding tissues, and potentially spreads to other parts of the body.
Malignant
This blood test is the main method for determining the status of an HIV infection.
CD4+ Count
This type of anemia is commonly caused by menses, nutritional deficiencies, or blood loss.
Iron-deficient Anemia
These are the two main lifestyle interventions for mild hypertension.
Diet and Exercise
This lung has 3 lobes.
This type of fluid has a solute concentration similar to that of blood plasma, such as NS or LR.
Isotonic
This type of immunity is passed from mother to baby during breastfeeding.
Acquired Immunity
Pernicious anemia is most commonly caused by an autoimmune process that inhibits absorption of this vitamin.
Vitamin B12
Shortness of breath, discomfort in the upper body (especially arms, neck, or jaw), sweating, dizziness, and lightheadedness are symptoms of this condition.
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
This type of pneumonia occurs in response to food, vomit, or fluids being passed into the lungs via the trachea.
Aspiration Pneumonia
This term is the phenomenon of rapid cells growth and division, potentially leading to cancer.
Hyperplasia
This type of pain is often described as painful, tingly, burning, numb, or shooting.
Neuropathic Pain
This serious condition occurs when the body's blood clotting and anti-clotting systems are overactive, leading to excessive bleeding AND clotting.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
This collection of symptoms is indicative of a cardiac tamponade.
Beck's Triad
This substance, sometimes absent in newborns, prevents the air sacs (alveoli) from collapsing, allowing for efficient gas exchange during breathing.
Surfactant
In this type of necrosis, dead cells and remaining cell matter appears granular and crumbly, resembling cheese.
Caseous Necrosis
This antibody is the most prevalent in the human body, and plays an important role in neutralizing bacteria and viruses.
IgG
ITP and TTP are both complications associated with this blood component.
Platelets (or Thrombocytes)
This type of heart failure has symptoms like cough, difficulty breathing and fluid buildup, and can develop into biventricular heart failure.
Left-sided Heart Failure
This finding, notably present on x-ray, indicates a tension pneumothorax and the need for immediate intervention.
Mediastinal Shift
This system is used for classifying the extent of a cancer's spread, which is particularly useful for understanding treatment and prognosis.
TNM Staging
This type of hypersensitivity is a delayed cell-mediated immune response, such as poison ivy or contact dermatitis.
Type 4 Hypersensitivity
This lab diagnostic is the test of choice for diagnosing multiple myeloma.
Endocarditis
This condition is a form of COPD, with notable symptoms like persistent productive cough, cyanosis, wheezing, fatigue, chest tightness, and clubbed fingers.