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Differentiate between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus based on the provided definitions, and what is one key symptom that distinguishes them?
Differentiate between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus based on the provided definitions, and what is one key symptom that distinguishes them?
Diabetes mellitus is characterized by issues with blood sugar usage, while diabetes insipidus involves excessive thirst and diluted urine. The key symptom is the presence or absence of sugar in urine.
Explain the difference between systole and diastole in the context of heart function.
Explain the difference between systole and diastole in the context of heart function.
Systole refers to the contraction of heart chambers, while diastole refers to the dilation of heart chambers.
Describe the relationship between the diaphysis, epiphysis, and metaphysis of a long bone.
Describe the relationship between the diaphysis, epiphysis, and metaphysis of a long bone.
The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone, the epiphysis is the end, and the metaphysis is the transitional zone connecting them.
Distinguish between necrosis and gangrene, highlighting the key characteristic that differentiates them.
Distinguish between necrosis and gangrene, highlighting the key characteristic that differentiates them.
Explain the terms prophylaxis and diagnosis and how they relate to patient care.
Explain the terms prophylaxis and diagnosis and how they relate to patient care.
Describe the difference between a symptom and a syndrome, and provide an example using terms from the list.
Describe the difference between a symptom and a syndrome, and provide an example using terms from the list.
Explain the difference between adenoma, lipoma, carcinoma and sarcoma in terms of tissue origin and malignancy.
Explain the difference between adenoma, lipoma, carcinoma and sarcoma in terms of tissue origin and malignancy.
What is the difference between ischemia and sepsis?
What is the difference between ischemia and sepsis?
If a patient is diagnosed with gastritis, explain what part of their body is affected and what the suffix '-itis' generally indicates.
If a patient is diagnosed with gastritis, explain what part of their body is affected and what the suffix '-itis' generally indicates.
Describe the anatomical relationship between the ureter and the bladder, explaining the ureter's function.
Describe the anatomical relationship between the ureter and the bladder, explaining the ureter's function.
Explain the anatomical location of the colon ascendens, colon transversum, and colon descendens relative to each other.
Explain the anatomical location of the colon ascendens, colon transversum, and colon descendens relative to each other.
Differentiate between dialysis and synthesis in a medical context. Provide an example of where each might be used.
Differentiate between dialysis and synthesis in a medical context. Provide an example of where each might be used.
Describe the function of a sphincter and give an example of where one might be found in the body.
Describe the function of a sphincter and give an example of where one might be found in the body.
Explain what cachexia is and with what kind of condition it is usually associated.
Explain what cachexia is and with what kind of condition it is usually associated.
Describe the difference between osteoporosis and osteosynthesis.
Describe the difference between osteoporosis and osteosynthesis.
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Raphe
Raphe
A line where two parts of a structure join.
Apnea
Apnea
Temporary suspension of breathing.
Ascites
Ascites
Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Diploe
Diploe
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Dyspnea
Dyspnea
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Systole
Systole
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Diastole
Diastole
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Cachexia
Cachexia
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Acromion
Acromion
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Olecranon
Olecranon
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Ganglion
Ganglion
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Acne
Acne
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Gangraena (Gangrene)
Gangraena (Gangrene)
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Sphincter
Sphincter
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Appendicitis
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Study Notes
- A raphe refers to a seam, specifically a line where two parts of a structure join, and is a feminine noun with the genitive raphes.
- Apnoe describes a temporary suspension of breathing (apnea), and it's a feminine noun with the genitive apnoes.
- Ascites denotes the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, and it's a masculine noun with the genitive ascitae.
- Diploe is the spongy, bony tissue located between two layers of compact bone, and is a feminine noun with the genitive diploes.
- Dyspnoe signifies difficulty in breathing (dyspnea), and is a feminine noun with the genitive dyspnoes.
- Diabetes is a masculine noun with the genitive diabetae.
- Systole is the contraction of heart chambers, and is a feminine noun with the genitive systoles.
- Diastole refers to the dilation of heart chambers, and is a feminine noun with the genitive diastoles.
- Cachexia indicates general physical wasting and malnutrition, usually linked to chronic disease, and is a feminine noun with the genitive cachexae.
- Acromion is the outer end of the scapula, and is a neuter noun with the genitive acromiī.
- Olecranon is the prominent curved process on the proximal end of the ulna, and is a neuter noun with the genitive olecranī.
- Colon refers to the large intestine, and is a neuter noun with the genitive colī.
- Ganglion describes a collection or group of nerve cells or a cyst filled with fluid, and is a neuter noun with the genitive gangliī.
- Skeleton is the bony framework of the body, and is a neuter noun with the genitive skeletī.
- Acne is a skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, and is a feminine noun with the genitive acnes.
- Gangraena signifies necrosis and putrefaction of tissue (gangrene), and is a feminine noun with the genitive gangraenae.
- Insulinotherapia refers to insulin therapy, and it's a feminine noun with the genitive insulinotherapiae.
- Omos refers to the shoulder, and is a masculine noun with the genitive omi.
- Enteron refers to the small intestine, and is a neuter noun with the genitive enterī.
- Sphincter is a circular muscle that closes an orifice, and is a masculine noun with the genitive sphincteris.
- Trochanter is a process at the juncture of the neck and shaft of the femur, and is a masculine noun with the genitive trochanteris.
- Ureter is the tube that conducts urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder and is a masculine noun with the genitive ureteris.
- Gaster refers to the stomach, and is a feminine noun with the genitive gastris.
- Carotis is the carotid artery, and is a feminine noun with the genitive carotidis.
- Epididymis is part of the spermatic duct system, it's a feminine noun with the genitive epididymidis.
- Glottis is the opening between the vocal folds of the larynx, and is a feminine noun with the genitive glottidis.
- Iris is the pigmented portion of the eye, and is a feminine noun with the genitive iridis.
- Parotis refers to the parotid gland, and is a feminine noun with the genitive parotidis.
- Syphilis is a feminine noun with the genitive syphilidis.
- Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, and is a feminine noun with the genitive appendicitidis.
- Arthritis is the inflammation of the joint, and is a feminine noun with the genitive arthritidis.
- Dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin, and is a feminine noun with the genitive dermatitidis.
- Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach, and is a feminine noun with the genitive gastritidis.
- Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, and is a feminine noun with the genitive hepatitidis.
- Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain, and is a feminine noun with the genitive encephalitidis.
- Anamnesis refers to a patient's medical history and is a feminine noun with the genitive anamnesis.
- Basis means base, and is a feminine noun with the genitive basis.
- Cirrhosis is the hardening and atrophy of the liver, and is a feminine noun with the genitive cirrhosis.
- Crisis denotes a critical state, and is a feminine noun with the genitive crisis.
- Dosis means dose, and is a feminine noun with the genitive dosis.
- Diagnosis means complete knowledge about patient's condition, and is a feminine noun with the genitive diagnosis.
- Diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone, and is a feminine noun with the genitive diaphysis.
- Dialysis is the separation of heterogeneous substances, and is a feminine noun with the genitive dialysis.
- Emesis means vomiting, and is a feminine noun with the genitive emesis.
- Epiphysis refers to the end of a long bone, and is a feminine noun with the genitive epiphysis.
- Metaphysis refers to the transitional zone at which the diaphysis and epiphysis of a bone come together, and is a feminine noun with the genitive metaphysis.
- Narcosis is a feminine noun with the genitive narcosis.
- Necrosis refers to local death of tissue, and is a feminine noun with the genitive necrosis.
- Osteoporosis refers to rarefaction of bones, and is a feminine noun with the genitive osteoporosis.
- Osteosynthesis refers to surgical fixation of bone, and is a feminine noun with the genitive osteosynthesis.
- Prophylaxis means prevention or preventive treatment, and is a feminine noun with the genitive prophylaxis.
- Prognosis is a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder, and is a feminine noun with the genitive prognonsis.
- Synthesis means building a more complex object from separate items, and is a feminine noun with the genitive synthesis.
- Sepsis refers to the presence of bacteria or toxins in the bloodstream, and is a feminine noun with the genitive sepsis.
- Stenosis is the narrowing of an orifice, and is a feminine noun with the genitive stenosis.
- Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, and is a feminie noun with the genitive tuberculosis.
- Axis is a central or principal structure about which something turns or is arranged, and is a masculine noun with the genitive axis.
- Trauma means wound or injury, and is a neuter noun with the genitive traumatis.
- Coma means loss of consciousness, and is a neuter noun with the genitive comatis.
- Glaucoma refers to an increase of fluid pressure within the eye, and is a neuter noun with the genitive glaucomatis.
- Oedema refers to the presence of excessive amounts of fluid in the intracellular spaces, and is a neuter noun with the genitive oedematis.
- Aneurysma means dilatation or broadening, specifically broadening of the walls of blood vessels, and is a neuter noun with the genitive aneurysmatis.
- Emphysema refers to a state of dilation of the alveoli of the lungs, and is a neuter noun with the genitive emphysematis.
- Diaphragma is a dome-like muscle partition that separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity, and is a neuter noun with the genitive diaphragmatis.
- Systema means system, and is a neuter noun with the genitive systematis.
- Symptoma is a specific feeling or physical manifestation due to an illness, and is a neuter noun with the genitive symptomatis.
- Syndroma is a set of symptoms, and is a neuter noun with the genitive syndromatis.
- Adenoma is a simple benign tumor of glandular epithelium, and is a neuter noun with the genitive adenamatis.
- Carcinoma is a malignant tumor of epithelial origin, and is a neuter noun with the genitive carcinomatis.
- Haematoma is a tumor-like swelling composed of blood under the skin, and is a neuter noun with the genitive haematomatis.
- Lipoma is a benign tumor made of fat tissue, and is a neuter noun with the genitive lipomatis.
- Sarcoma is a cancerous tumor of connective tissue, like bone (osteosarcoma), and is a neuter noun with the genitive sarcomatis.
- Asepticus means aseptic, or free from pathogenic microorganisms, and is a masculine noun with the genitive asceptici.
- Asceptica means aseptic, or free from pathogenic microorganisms, and is a feminine noun with the genitive ascepticae.
- Asepticum means aseptic, or free from pathogenic microorganisms, and is a neuter noun with the genitive asceptici.
- Ascites haemorrhagicus refers to accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity accompanied by bleeding; it's a masculine noun.
- Diabetes mellitus is "sweet" diabetes, a group of diseases affecting how your body uses blood sugar; it's a masculine noun.
- Diabetes insipidus is "tasteless" diabetes, causing excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of diluted urine; it's a masculine noun.
- Colon sigmoideum is the sigmoid colon (part of the large intestine); it's a neuter noun.
- Colon transversum is the transverse colon (part of the large intestine); it's a neuter noun.
- Colon ascendens is the ascending colon (part of the large intestine); it's a neuter noun.
- Colon descendens is the descending colon (part of the large intestine); it's a neuter noun.
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