RMSR Quiz 10 (Chapter 8)

A rare disease of the connective tissue characterized by skin rashes, inflammation, and degeneration of muscles throughout the body

Abnormal cells that may precede the development of cancer. Most often occurs in cells that reproduce rapidly.

Fluid that accumulates in a body cavity

This procedure combines the use of X-rays and endoscopy to view the stomach, duodenum, bile ducts, and pancreas.

Abnormal condition of red blood cells

Malignant brain tumor composed of immature supportive nervous tissue cells

Method for adding a color stain to normally colorless bacteria so that they can be viewed and identified under a microscope

Blood that has collected in the space between the chest wall and the lung, an area called the pleural cavity.

Excessive vomiting that can result in severe dehydration and weight loss

Of unknown cause

Medical diagnostic tests used to identify chromosomal abnormalities

A compound that forms in body cells as an end product of the metabolism of glucose. Can accumulate in the muscles and cause cramps following strenuous exercise

Laser in situ keratomileusis

Becomes progressively worse over time and may result in death

A skin condition in which blotches of abnormally increased pigmentation appear on the face

A permanent structural change in the genetic material of a cell that can be passed on to subsequent generations