Geriatrics

Chapter 45

collagen

The most abundant structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues. It provides strength and cushioning to many parts of the body

dermatome

Skin surface area supplied by a single afferent spinal nerve

elastin

A highly elastic protein in connective tissue that allows tissues to resume their shape after stretching or contracting; found abundantly in the dermis of the skin

explicit 

Fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied

insidious

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

lacrimation

The recreation or discharge of tears

Meniere disease

Chronic disease of the inner ear causing recurrent episodes of vertigo, progressive sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus

mortality

The relative frequency of death in a specific population

nocturne 

Frequent urination at night

oophorectomy

Surgical removal of ovaries

orthostatic hypotension

A temporary fall in blood pressure when a person rapidly changes from a recumbent position to a standing position

osteoporosis

Abnormal thinning of the bone structure, causing bones to become brittle and weak

ototoxic

A medicine or substance capable of damaging cranial nerve VIII or the organs of hearing and balance

peristalsis

Rhythmic contraction of involuntary muscles lining the gastrointestinal  tract

postherpetic neuralgia

Nerve pain that occurs after a shingles outbreak that may become chronic

pressure injuries

Sores or ulcers that develop over a bony prominence as the result of ischemia from prolonged pressure; also called bed sores or pressure sores

CHF

congestive heart failure

DVT

deep vein thrombosis

DM

Type 2 diabetes mellitus 

GERD

Gastroesophagal reflux disease

IV

intravenous

CVA

cerbrovascular

OTC

over the counter

AD

Alzheimer disease

CNS

Central nervous system

CT

computed tomography

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

PET

position emission tomography

FDA

US Food and Drug Administration 

REM

Rapid eye movement

PLMD

periodic limb movement disorder

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease