glossary case4

a necessary protien substance produced in the liver; levels are reduced in malnutrition and in hepatic and renal deseases.

inflammation of the joints

causing weakness or lack of strength

condition resulting from either excessive loss or inadequate intake of body water

the study of the skin

[adj]widely distributed, not concentrated;{v} to pass through or disperse through tissue of body structure

in a rmote direction; opposite of proximal or near

difficulty swallowing

inflammation of the intestine; particualarly the small intestine

destruction of the surface of the epidermis, which heals without scar tissue

redness of the skin produced by abnormal accumulation of blood

abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

splitting, normal or otherwise; can include painful ulcerations

the pale pink tissues of the oral mucosa, otherwise known as the gums.

abnormally increased coloration

receiving fluid intravenously

abnormally increased curvature of the thoracic spine, humpback

pertaining to the presence of a macule; a nonelevated, discolored spot on the skin

diffusely scattered calcifications in the kidneys leading to renal insufficiency

roof of the mouth

when too much fluid is in the tissues [edema], a finger pressing on the skin leaves pitting intentations or areas of pitting in the skin.

the back of the throat

at rest; inactive

inflammation of the oral mucosa, the mucous membrane of the mouth

referring to a surface area; applying a substance to a certain surface area of the skin.