Question 1

what is the definition or description of: ebstein anomaly?

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Tricuspid Valve: Ebstein anomaly is an abnormality in the tricuspid valve. The tricuspid valve separates the right atrium (the chamber that receives blood from the body) from the right ventricle (the chamber that pumps blood to the lungs). In Ebstein anomaly, two leaflets of the tricuspid valve are displaced downward into the pumping chamber. The third leaflet is elongated and may be tethered to the wall.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: skeletal survey?

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Series of X-rays: A skeletal survey is a series of x-rays that is used as a screening to tool.  It occurs when multiple x-rays are obtained of all areas of the body looking for pathology, whether it be signs of abuse, tumors, infection or other issues.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: skeletal anomalies?

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Bone: Skeletal anomalies would typically refer to abnormalities of the bones of the body, the plural form of the term implies that more than one bone is involved.  There are many potential causes of skeletal anomalies such as genetic problems, metabolic conditions, etc.

Question 4

what is the definition of a systemic illness?

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Systemic illness: Systemic illness = disease that affects the body as a whole or a number of organs/tissues.

Question 5

what is the medical definition of a functional colopathy?

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Functional colopathy: Functional colopathy is condition with possible sx's of  abdominal pain with either diarrhea or constipation.

Question 6

i can't find a definition for "cather".  would you please elaborate?

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Catheter ?: I have never heard of "cather" however, a catheter is medical grade tubing that can be used for a variety of things including removing urine from the bladder.

Question 7

why would alcohol have such a health anomaly?

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Alcohol is also: Know as the great pretender. It can mimic other disease processes and can also lead to remarkably confusing symptom complexes.

Question 8

what is the medical definition of a specialist?

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Medical specialist: Medical specialist = a physician who has completed residency training in a specific branch of medicine.

Question 9

what is the medical definition of a psychopath?

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No conscience: Little to no conscience or sense of right and wrong, inability to empathize with others, a tendency to objectify people around them, longstanding pre-adolescent troubles with authority figures and the law, an in difference to social mores, impulsivity, manipulates others,and cruelty to people and animals that goes back to childhood,.

Question 10

what is the medical definition of a health risk?

Accepted Answer

Health risk: Health risk =  factors which put physical or emotional well being in jeopardy.

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