HOSA PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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HOSA
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HOSA
HOSA PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Amniocentesis
taking a fluid sample between the 15th and the 16th week of pregnancy to diagnose congenital anomalies
Bicornate uterus
a uterus having two horns or horn-shaped branches
Neonate
newborn baby
Dysplasia
marked by abnor...
HOSA PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
Amniocentesis
taking a fluid sample between the 15th and the 16th week of pregnancy to diagnose
congenital anomalies
Bicornate uterus
a uterus having two horns or horn-shaped branches
Neonate
newborn baby
Dysplasia
marked by abnormal adult cells
Muscular dystrophy
progressive degeneration and weakening of the skeletal muscles
Dystrophy
condition produced by faulty nutrition
Contractures
immobility of muscles or a joint caused by shortening or wasting of tissue or muscle
fibers
Electromyography
an electrodiagnostic assessment of the activity of the skeletal muscles
Meninges
Covering around the brain and the spinal cord
Anecephalic
No cranial vault and little cerebral tissue
Foramen Ovale
opening in the septum between the right and left atria of the fetal heart
Acyanotic
absence of a bluish appearance of the skin and mucous membranes
Adenosarcoma
a cancerous gland like tumor such as wilms' tumor
Ataxic
uncoordinated gait associated with pathology of the central nervous system
Azoospermia
an absence of spermatozoa in the seaman
Dysplasia
marked by abnormal adult cells
Electromyography
, an electrodiagnosis assessment of the activity of skeletal muscles
Meconium
the first stool of a newborn, greenish black with a tarry consistency
Pylorus
the narrow part of the stomach toward the duodenum
Stenosis
narrowing of an opening
Tachypnea
rapid and shallow breathing
Trisomy
one or more than the normal number of chromosomes
Anticholinesterase
any enzyme that counteracts in the presence of choline esters
Autoimmune
an immune response resulting in the presence of self-antigens or auto-antigens of
certain body cells
Candidiasis
(moniliasis) white, cheesy, curdlike patch on buccal mucosa due to superficial fungal
infection
Collagen
A protein fiber with a unique triple-helix that gives it great strength. Tissues with a lot of
collagen fibers are typically very strong, e.g. bone, tendons, ligaments, etc.
Hematopoietic
pertaining to the production and the development of blood cells or a substance that
stimulates their production
Hypogammaglobulinemia
a below normal concentration of gamma globulin in the blood associated with a
decreased resistance to infection
Immunocompetent
Immunodeficiency
Immunodeficiency
the diminished ability of the immune system to react with appropriate cellular immunity
response
Immunoelectrophoresis
technique used to separate and allow identification of complex proteins
Immunogen
an antigen
Immunoglobulin
protein that can act as an antibody
Immunosuppressive
having the property of suppressing the bodys immune response to antigens
Keratoconjunctivitis
dryness of the conjunctiva resulting from a decrease in lacrimal function
Lymph
a mostly clear, colorless, transparent, alkaline fluid found within the lymphatic vessels;
formed in tissues throughout the body
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