Cystic fibrosis
Key Terms
Cystic fibrosis
Genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both digestive and respected systems
Down syndrome
Genetic variation that is associated with a characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, development delays, and physical abnormalities...
Trisomy 21
A third copy of the 21 chromosome- cause of Down Syndrome
Hemophilia
A group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which the blood clotting factor is missing
blood coagulation disorder
hemo...
Huntington’s disease
Genetic disorder that causes nerve degeneration with symptoms that appear midlife
- results in uncontrolled movements and loss of some mental ab...
Muscular dystrophy
A group of genetic diseases that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles that control movement
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
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Cystic fibrosis | Genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both digestive and respected systems |
Down syndrome | Genetic variation that is associated with a characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, development delays, and physical abnormalities such as heart valve disease |
Trisomy 21 | A third copy of the 21 chromosome- cause of Down Syndrome |
Hemophilia | A group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which the blood clotting factor is missing
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Huntington’s disease | Genetic disorder that causes nerve degeneration with symptoms that appear midlife |
Muscular dystrophy | A group of genetic diseases that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles that control movement |
-trophy | Condition of nutrition or growth |
Phenylketonuria (PKU) | Genetic disorder where an essential digestive enzyme is missing
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Addison’s disease | A condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone |
Apgar score | An evaluation of an infants physical status |
Bakers cyst | A fluid filled sac behind the knee that usually results from a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis triggering the production of excess synovial fluid |
Barrett’s esophagus | A condition that occurs when the cells in the epithelial tissue of the esophagus are damaged by chronic acid exposure |
Bell’s palsy | Temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that causes paralysis on only the affected side of the face |
Braxton Hicks contraction | Intermittent painless uterine contractions that are not true labor pains |
Cheyne-stokes respiration | An irregular pattern on breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slow respiration or apnea |
Clostridium difficile | Bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long term care facilities |
Colles’ fracture | A fracture at the lower end of the radius that occurs when a person tries to break their fall by landing on their hands |
Conn’s syndrome | A disorder of the adrenal glands caused Byrne excessive production of aldosterone |
Coumadin | The brand name for warfarin, an anticoagulant administered to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger |
C-reactive protein | A blood these that detects high levels of inflammation within the body |
Crohn’s disease | A chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract; however, it is most often found in the ileum and colon |
Croup | An acute respiratory infection in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and swelling around the vocal cords resulting in barking cough and stridor |
Cushing’s syndrome | A condition caused by prolonged exposure to cortisol |
Cystic fibrosis | A life threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus |
Dementia | A slowly progressive decline in mental abilities including memory thinking, and judgment that is often accompanied by personality changes |
Diabetes insipidus | A condition caused by insufficient production of the anti diuretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to this hormone |
Diabetes mellitus | a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in the body’s production of insulin (type 1) or its ability to use it properly (type 2) |
Dialysis | A procedure to remove waste products from the blood of the patients whose kidneys no longer function |
Digitalis | Medication that strengthens the heart muscle contractions, slows the heart rate, and helps eliminate fluid from body tissues |
Diphtheria | An acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract |
E. Coli | Infection caused by bacteria transmitted through improperly cooked, contaminated foods |
ELISA | the acronym for enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, a blood test that is used to screen for the presence of HIV antibodies |
Fibrocystic breast disease | The presence of single or multiple benign cysts in the breasts |
Foley catheter | Most common type of in dwelling catheter |
Gamma knife surgery | A type of radiation treatment for brain tumors |
Gangrene | Tissue death caused by a loss of circulation to the affected tissues |
Glaucoma | Intraocular pressure that causes damage to the optic nerve and retinal nerve fibers |
Goiter | An abnormal, benign enlargement of the thyroid gland |
Gonorrhea | A highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by the barcterium |
Gout | A type of arthritis characterized by depositors of uric acid crystals in the joints |
Graves’ disease | An autoimmune disorder in which the immune system stimulates the thyroid to make excessive amounts of the thyroid hormone |
Guillain- Barré syndrom | Inflammation of the Muslims sheath of the peripheral nerves, characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that may lead to temporary paralysis |
Hashimotos disease | An autoimmune disorder in which the body’s own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland |
HELLP syndrome | A pregnancy complication characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count |
Hodgkin’s lymphoma | A malignancy of the lymphatic system that is distinguished from non-Hodgkins lymphoma by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells |
Kaposi’s sarcoma | A cancer that causes patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin; in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat; or in other organs |
Kegel exercises | A series of pelvic muscle exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor |
Lyme disease | A bacterial infection caused by a spirochete belonging to genus Borrelia burgdorferi- transmitted to humans by bite of an infected black legged tick |
Ménière’s disease | A rare chronic disorder in which the amount of fluid in the inner ear increases intermittently, causing vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus |
Mohs surgery | A technique used to treat various types of skin cancer by removing layers of cancerous tissue until a healthy margin is achieved |
Myxedema | A severe form of adult hypothyroidism caused by extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion |
Paget’s disease | A chronic bone disease of unknown cause, characterized by abnormal breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal bone formation |
Pertussis | A contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of paroxysmal cough |
Peyronie’s disease | A form of sexual distinction in which the penis is bent or curved |
Reye’s syndrome | A potentially serious or deadly disorder in children that is characterized by vomiting and confusion, sometimes following a viral illness for which the child was treated with aspirin |