Questions and Answers
What is the process of scraping away from a surface called?
What does it mean to anesthetize?
To induce a loss of feeling or sensation with the administration of an anesthetic.
What does arousal pertain to?
A state of alertness or consciousness.
Asymmetrical means equal in size or shape.
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What does asystole refer to?
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What condition does comatose describe?
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What is epithelium?
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What does exogenous refer to?
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What is grandiose in psychiatry?
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What does gynecoid mean?
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What does hypertrophy mean?
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What is an infection?
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What does irregular pertain to?
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What does nasolabial refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terms and Definitions
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Abrasion
- Process of scraping away from a surface (skin, teeth) due to friction
- Can result from trauma (e.g., skinned knee) or therapeutic procedures (e.g., dermabrasion)
- Also occurs from wearing down teeth during mastication
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Anesthetize
- Inducing loss of sensation or feeling using anesthetics
- Important in medical procedures to ensure patient comfort
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Arousal
- Relates to a state of alertness or consciousness
- Integral in understanding levels of awareness in patients
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Asymmetrical
- Describes unequal size or shape; lacks proportion
- Relevant in anatomical discussions, highlighting variations in body structure
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Asystole
- Condition characterized by the heart's lack of contraction
- A life-threatening cardiac state with absent electrical and mechanical activity
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Comatose
- State of deep sleep, indicating total lack of consciousness
- Utilized in medical contexts to describe patients in a coma
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Epithelium
- Tissue layer covering internal/external organs and lining body cavities
- Forms the outermost skin layer and surfaces of mucous and serous membranes
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Exogenous
- Pertains to origins outside the body or organ
- Involves diseases caused by external agents (e.g., bacteria, viruses)
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Grandiose
- Describes a feeling of greatness, often in unrealistic terms
- In psychiatry, refers to exaggerated self-worth and importance claims
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Gynecoid
- Refers to resembling a female, particularly related to pelvis shape
- Describes a pelvis that facilitates childbirth for an average fetus
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Hypertrophy
- Represents excessive growth due to increased cell size
- Often seen in medical contexts associated with organ size and function
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Infection
- Process of pathogenic microorganisms invading the body
- Results in reproduction and disease development
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Irregular
- Indicates a lack of regularity in shape, form, or arrangement
- Helps clinicians identify patterns or anomalies
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Nasolabial
- Describes the area concerning the nose and lip
- Commonly used in cosmetic and dental discussions
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Palpate
- Examination technique using hands or fingers to feel and assess
- A crucial practice in physical assessments to detect abnormalities
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Steroid
- Refers to substances resembling solid substances chemically related to sterols
- Includes natural hormones like androgens and estrogens
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Trauma
- Physical or psychological injury caused by external forces or violence
- Highlights emotional impacts leading to disordered feelings or behavior
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Turgor
- Indicates the skin's expected resiliency due to cell and fluid pressure
- Essential in physical assessments to evaluate hydration and health status
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