Pathology Final

the study of changes of structure & function of the tissues of the body as a result of disease

that branch of pathology dealing with the body as a whole, without regard to any particular organ or system

the division of pathology that deals with individual body organs or systems is

that branch of pathology dealing with the various laboratory test on body fluids & tissues that are used in making a diagnosis is

the divisions of pathology that deals with tissues that have been removed from a patient during surgery is called ______ pathology

the expulsion of blood of a gastric origin from the mouth is

conditions that make a body more susceptible to disease without actually causing it are called

coal dust deposited in the lungs of miners would be an example of a _____ disease

the formation of pus is a process called

the pathological term for a boil is

a term that represents a common complication of healing is

the replacement of destroyed tissue with the exact same kind of tissue is a process called

a controlled enlargement of a body organ or part due to an increase in the number of its component cells describes

acute diffuse inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue describes

the escape of blood from the vascular system is called

more than the normal total volume of blood in the body is a condition known as

a blood clot that has formed within the heart or a blood vessel during life is referred to as

decreased blood flow to a body part is a condition called

an embolus may consist of

a general term used to designate the state of collapse that follows severe tissue injury is

an area of necrotic tissue that results from a faulty blood supply to the area is called an

melanin bears a relationship to

an exciting cause of disease

which of the following may be considered a predisposing factor of disease

shrinkage of muscle follow paralysis is an example of

shrinkage of the uterus after menopause is called

enlargment of the heart to offset a valvular defect is

enlargement of the breast during lactatio is

the action of gastro-intestinal secretions upon blood in the digestrive tract causes the formation of very dark, tarry feces or vomitus known as

which of the following pathological conditions has a protective function

an abnormal channel connecting two surfaces is called an

an area of necrosis in which dead cells are sloughed from a free surface is called

generalized edema of the subcutaneous tissue is called

accumulation of blood in a part due to venous obstruction is called

increased arterial circulation leading to congestion of blood is called

arterial thrombosis may cause

venous thrombosis may cause

which of the following predisposes to thrombosis

formation of a blood clot attached to the wall of the heart or blood vessel is called

a foregin particle that becomes lodged in a blood vessel is called an

what condition may result from embolism

a mass of nectrotic tissue that results from circulatory obstruction is called an

a blood discoloration of the tissue in a bruise is called an

the branch of pathology concerned with accidents & homicides is called

the identification of a disease is called

the prediction of the probably outcome of a disease is called

a disease having a slow onset & long duration is referred to as

a disease having a sudden onset & short duration is referred to as

a localized collection of pus in any body part, resulting from an invasion of pus-forming bacteria is called an

a blister-like structure that contains a serous fluid is called an

a free-flowing particle in the blood is called

blood in the sputum is referred to as

the technical term for "nose bleed" is

the increase in the size of te cells of an organ is

the reaction of tissue to an irritant is called

deficiency of blood in part of the body is known as

any structural change that occurs in a disease is a

of the following body organs, the one mainly involved in pneumoconiosis is the

death of a localized area of tissue is a condition known as

replacement of dead tissue cells with connective tissue cells is a process called

blockage of a blood vessel by some foreign object floating to the site in the blood stream is called

of the following locations, thrombi would likely be found in the

of the following pathological conditions, the one that is most likely associated with infarction is

the termination of an inflammatory reaction with the return to normal of the body part would be called

a circumscribed collection of pus surrounded by a wall of inflammatory tissue designates an

the replacement of destroyed tissue with connective tissue is called

the union of two or more adjacent boils result in an inflammatory lesion that is called an

the thick liquid that collects around an infection site is called

antibodies are to be found in the

a gumma is a lesion of

of the following neoplasms, the one most likely to cause death is

a disorder that does not primarily involve the blood is

a marked increase in the number of red blood cells is a condition referred to as

a malignant tumor of epithelial tissue is called an

a myocardial infarction is a likely after-effect of

a benign tumor of muscle tissue is called

it is characteristic of lukemia to be accompanied by a massive proliferation of

a nevus is

a form of anemia that develops as a complication of another disease such as hemorrhage is identified by the term

a disorder believed to develop as an after effect of a severe streptococcal infection is

of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign & composed of a mass of minute blood vessels or lymph vessels is

valvular insufficency is a commonly found disorder affecting the

occulusion of an artery is a condition likely to lead to

of the following neoplasms, the one that is malignant & composed of blood vessels is called

a marked decrease in the number of leukocytes in the blood is referred to as

of the following disorders, the one with the highest incidence of fatality is

myocarditis is a disease that primarily involves the

a neoplasm that is malignant & pigmented is a

arteriosclerosis is a disease primarily involving the

aneurysms are primarily involving

of the following tumors, the one that is a cancer is a

a pathological condition primarily associated with arteries is

a benign tumor commonly found on mucous membranes is

of the following body fluids, the one bearing the closest relationship to hemophilia is

endocarditis is inflammation of the

a fibrosarcoma is a

of the following conditions, the one that is a common heart disorder is

inflammation of a vein is a condition called

of the following neoplasms, the one that is a malignancy composed of the epithelial tissue of a gland is

a condition that is a hematopoietic disorder is

a neuroma is

a dificiency of red blood cells or a dificency of hemoglobin is a condition referred to as

a body organ frequently affected by valvular stenosis is the

of the following neoplasms, the one that is a malignant tumor composed of a mass of minute lymph vessels is a

leukocytosis is a condition that

pancarditis is a diesase primarily involving the

arteriosclerosis involving the cerbral arteries may be expected to lead to

of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign is

a circulatory disorder that is often found to occur as an after-effect of a diseased heart valve is

a malignant neoplasm of bone tissue is called

the body fluid most closely associated wit thrombopenia is

a malignant neoplasm composed of fatty connective tissue is called

hemorrhoids is a condition primarily involvin

the disease sometimes referred to as "cancer of the blood" is known as

blockage of a coronary artery is likely to lead to

thickening of the tunica intima of the arteries due to deposits of a fatty substance in them suggets a disease called

which of the following would be classified as potentially harmful occupational enviornments, which might predispose the worker to certain respiratory illnesses

the form of anemia that is due to malfunction of the hematopoietic tissue is identified by the term

inflammation of the stomach is called

the narrowing of the esophagus is called

inflammation of the liver is called

complete urinary suppression is called

a collection of urine in the kidney pelvis is known as

inflammation of the structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is called

a chronic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust particles is known as

the granulomatous lesion of tuberculosis is the

inflammation of the nasal mucosa is called

a condition involving sugar in the urine is called

calculi that form within the kidney are called

inflammation of the pancreas is called

pus in the pleural cavity is called

inflammation of the lining of the abdomen is called

a torn wound is referred to as a

inflammation of a nerve is known as

accumulation of fluid in the cranial cavity is known as

inflammation of the membrane that surround the brain is called

which of the following are malignant tumors

inflammation of the mouth is called

inflammation of the tongue is called

inflammation of the rectum is called

inflammation of the gums is termed

varicosity of the veins around the rectum is a condition known as

inflammation of the small intestine is called

inflammation of the large intestines is called

which of the following might be a postmortem condition of cirrhosis

which of the following might be a post mortem condition of pneumonia

inflammation of the gall bladder is called

of the following the postmortem condition that might be associated with tuberculosis

the presence of serum protein in the urine is called

a condition characterized by periodic distrubances of consciousness is known

which of the following diseases would be associated with the pancreas

a disease commonly referred to as the mumps is

tuberculosis is caused by the organism

a condition of the lungs involving distended or ruptured aveoli is known as

a disease characterized by a collapse or airless condition of the lungs is known as

which of the following diseases would be characterized by glycosuria

a twisting of a segment of the intestines is known as

the presence of materials in the blood that are normally found in urine is a condition referred to as

a disease that may be attributed to nervous tension is

rhinitis is a disease associated with the

a condition characterized by a bluish discoloration due to lack of oxygen in the blood is

grand mal is a term associated with

of the items listed, which are lifestyle choices which can lead to cardiovascular disease

treponema pallidum is an organism which will cause

the formation of calculi in the gall bladder is called

the formation of a cavity is called

a form of neurosyphilis characterized by degeneration of the posterior columns of the spinal cord is known as

poliomyelitis is caused by

inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is

a chronic disorder of the nervous system characterized by attacks causing loss of consciousness & convulsions is

a hemorrhage during which the blood escapes to the inside of the dura matter is called

a result of a cerebral hemorrhage could be

general paresis is caused by syphilis in the

inflammation of the brain in

inflammation of the urterus is called

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the lining of the cervix of the uterus is called

pregnancy in which the fertilized egg attempts to develop outside the uterus is called

inflammation of the fallopian tubes is called

vaginitis is inflammation of the

hypertrophy of the prostate indicates that the gland is

dilation of the spermatic vein is known as

inflammation of a testis is

the subjective distrubances caused by disease that are felt or experienced by a patient but not directly measurable are called

a childhood diseased characterized by faulty ossification of bone is

a condition characterized by the softening of bone is

inflammation of a joint is called

a deficiency in the secretion of the thyroid gland is

acromegaly is a disease resulting from over-activity of which the following endocrine gland

a congenital deficiency in pituitary secretion may result in which of the following

a diease resulting from adrenal gland deficiency & characterized by bronzing of the skin is known as

a disease associated with the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas marked by an insufficient production of insulin is

a complication of diabetes mellitus is

a disease characterized by obesity & muscular weakness associated with abnormal function of the adrenal gland is

which of the following are types of aneurysms

a disorder of the pituitary gland characterized by intense thirst & the excretion of large amounts of urine is

atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults may result in

a dialated portion of an artery is referred to as an

a malignant tumor of the skin could be which one of the following

cardiac insufficency might be the result of which of the following

of the following which one would be a predisposing cause of disease

which of the following would NOT be a form of emboli

polycythemia vera is a uncontrolled increase of

which of the following are signs of a disease process

coryza is a condition affecting the _____ system

a tumor-like swelling filled with blood may be called a

a number of symptoms taken together which indicateds the presence of a particular disease is a

which of the following is a type of pigmented tumor

what is a thrombus

glomerulonephritis affects the capillaries of the

diabetes mellitus is associated with the malfunction of which gland

a type of edema which affects the scrotum is

petechia are types of

graves disease is caused by

the name for the chronic end-stage of liver disease wherein the functional cells of the liver are replaced by a lower form of cells

widespread pin-point hermorrhages are more commonly known as

failure to deliver oxygenated blood to the body tissues is a problem primarily affecting the

spread of tumors via the lymph or bloodstreams is known as

the condition in which the structure & function of the body is altered as a result of injury to the tissues is called

a collection of pus surrounded by an inflammatory wall is an

all of the following are examples of the cardinal symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT

another name for pleural effusion is

an excessive amount of blood in a body part due to decreased venous drainage is called

a new & abnormal formation of tissue is

a toxic condition associated with renal insufficiency is

which of the following conditions is caused by a deficiency of some sort

enteritis is associated with which of the following

the thickening, hardening, & loss of elasticity of the walls of the arteries is called

an hereditary disease of exocrine glands, expecially affecting the pancreas & respiratory systems with occulusion, infections, & cyst formation is

a deficiency of circulating red blood cells is called

marrow suppresion resulting from drugs & or chemicals, radiation, infection & metabolic disorders is

firbrosarcoma is

melanoma is

adenocarcinoma is

myoma is

glioma is

hemangioma is

angiosarcoma is

the prefix "myelo" means

the prefix "necro" means

the prefix "osteo" means

the prefix "sacro" means

the suffix "algia" means

when a thrombus is released into the blood stream, it is then known as a

the suffix "cele" means

the suffix "pathy" means

all of the following tumors are malignant EXCEPT

what is an infarct?

an example of inflammation caused by bacteria

a type of inflammation caused by irrtating gases

a technical term used in pathology for pain is

the prefix "cyto" means

the prefix "encephlo" means

the prefix "neo" means

various pathological processes indicating a disturbance in cell metabolism are called

what leads to jaundice

a disease which is a state of being poisoned by a drug or toxic substance

a disease of unknown origin is

a disease which shows an alternating increase & decrease in the severity of its symptoms is

whichh of the following is NOT an important argument promoting autopsies

antrhacosis is caused by

a benign stalked growth commonly found on mucous membranes is

the term suppuration refers to which of the following materials

which of the following is an unlikely postmortem condition to be found in a cancer victim

a closed sac or pouch with a definite wall which contains fluid, semi-fluid, or solid material is

which of the following terms represents a type of aneurysm

the typical lesion of rheumatic heart disease are

appendicitis is a disease of the