Medical Vocabulary as it Relates to Color by Danielle https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/ak41srkwpf6kr77p en-us 2023-10-13 15:38:19 UTC 2024-07-16 15:33:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Chlor - Chloro daniellelibrarian https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/ak41srkwpf6kr77p/wish/2745431138 Green
Words Associated

  • Chloroma - a tumor composed of leukemic  cells. Green in appearance, it may metastasize to the brain, bones, and skin
  • Chloronychia - green nail syndrome
  • Chlorophane - a green-yellow pigment  in the retina

(Taber's)
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Words Associated

  • Chromatin - genetic material found in the nucleus
  • Chromophil - a cell, organelle, or tissue element that stains readily
  • Chromosome - a linear strand made of DNA that carries genetic information. 

(Taber's)



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Words Associated

  • Acrocyanosis - blueness of the extremities - the hands and feet, the center of the face, nose and ears. 
  • Cyanosis - a blue, gray, slate or dark  purple  discoloration of the skin. Mottled bluish coloration.
  • Look for these words when studying for NCLEX as it relates to care of a newborn.

(Saunders NCLEX-RN)


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Words Associated

Erythrocyte - red blood cell.
Erythema - redness, rubor – a flushing of the skin due to dilation of the blood capillaries in the dermis .
Erythrocytosis - an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in circulation.
Erythroderma - abnormally widespread redness and scaling of the skin.
Erythromycin - an antibiotic used to treat chest infections, like pneumonia, skin conditions like rosacea, and acne.

(Saunders NCLEX-RN)]]> 2023-10-13 16:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/ak41srkwpf6kr77p/wish/2745485766 Leuk - Leuko daniellelibrarian https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/ak41srkwpf6kr77p/wish/2745511556 White
Words Associated

  • Leukemia - cancer of the blood celll.
    • Look for this word when studying for NCLEX under Oncological and Hematological Problems.
  • Leukocytosis - elevated white blood count.
  • Leukopenia-abnormal reduction of circulating white blood cells.
  •  Leukotrienes - which are primarily responsible for the bronchoconstriction., which can led to problems with asthma. 
    • Look for these words (Leukotriene Modifiers) when studying for NCLEX under respiratory medications.

(Saunders NCLEX RN)
Science commentary: What are leukotrienes and how do they work in asthma? - PMC (nih.gov)

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Associated Words

  • Melanocyte - mature melanin-forming cell, especially in the skin. 
  • Melanoma - irregular, circular, bordered lesion with hues of tan, black, or blue
(Look for this word when studying for NCLEX exam under Integumentary Problems)
]]> 2023-10-13 17:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/ak41srkwpf6kr77p/wish/2745538363 xanth - xantho daniellelibrarian https://padlet.com/daniellelibrarian/ak41srkwpf6kr77p/wish/2745552586 Yellow
Associated Words

  • Xanthoma - a skin condition in which certain fats build up under the surface of the skin. (Mount Sinai)
  • Xanthochromia - yellowish discoloration resembling jaundice.

Taber's
Xanthoma Information | Mount Sinai - New York 

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