Study Guide | Arizona College of Nursing
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2026/2027
, Etiology Cause of the disease
Transudate A non-infected blister is an example of this
Hyperplasia Keloid formation is an example of this cellular adaptation
Pyrogens The chemicals that cause fevers.
Benign This type of neoplasm does not metastasize
Stricture A narrowing of an open area, for example narrowing of an esophagus
Histology Microscopic study of tissue
Histamine This mast cell chemical causes sneezing, running nose and irritation in upper
respiratory tract.
Gangrene Prolonged ischemia and necrosis, usually occurring in extremities
Fistula Abnormal connection between two structures.
Purulent exudate Another word for pus.
Debridement Removal of necrotic tissue from a patient is called this.
Neoplasm "New growth" that is often disorganized and uncontrolled
Chemotaxis Chemical signals that attract WBC's and platelets
Atrophy Shrinkage of skeletal muscle cells due to paralysis