Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
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An abnormal structural condition of the human body, usually macroscopic, that is common to a variety of different diseases. |
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not to be used for indexing or cataloging |
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Categories.
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Atrophy - Decrease in the size of a cell, tissue, organ, or multiple organs, associated with a variety of pathological conditions such as abnormal cellular changes, ischemia, malnutrition, or hormonal changes. |
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Calculi - An abnormal concretion occurring mostly in the urinary and biliary tracts, usually composed of mineral salts. Also called stones. |
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Choristoma - A mass of histologically normal tissue present in an abnormal location. |
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Constriction, Pathologic - The condition of an anatomical structure's being constricted beyond normal dimensions. |
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Dilatation, Pathologic - The condition of an anatomical structure's being dilated beyond normal dimensions. |
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Diverticulum - A pathological condition manifested as a pouch or sac opening from a tubular or sacular organ. |
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Facial Asymmetry - Congenital or acquired asymmetry of the face. |
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Fistula - Abnormal communication most commonly seen between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body. |
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Hypertrophy - General increase in bulk of a part or organ, not due to tumor formation, nor to an increase in the number of cells. |
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Polyps - Discrete abnormal tissue masses that protrude into the lumen of the DIGESTIVE TRACT or the RESPIRATORY TRACT. Polyps can be spheroidal, hemispheroidal, or irregular mound-shaped structures attached to the MUCOUS MEMBRANE of the lumen wall either by a stalk, pedunculus, or by a broad base. |
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Prolapse - The protrusion of an organ or part of an organ into a natural or artificial orifice. |
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Rupture, Spontaneous - Tear or break of an organ, vessel or other soft part of the body, occurring in the absence of external force. |
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Torsion - A twisting or rotation of a bodily part or member on its axis. |
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Definitions and Terms
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