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Kaposi's
sarcoma-
a skin cancer that is characterized by purple-red tumors
that start at the feet and spread upward on the body;
commonly occurs in people who have AIDS
Kawasaki
disease-
a childhood disease causing fever, rash, skin peeling,
swollen lymph nodes, and possibly complications of the
heart and brain
Keloid-
a raised, firm, thick scar that forms as a result of a
defect in the natural healing process
Keratin-
a tough protein found in skin, nails, and hair
Keratitis- inflammation of
the cornea
Keratolytic-
drugs that remove the keratin-containing outer layer of
skin; used to treat skin disorders such as warts and dandruff
Keratoplasty-
surgical replacement or reshaping of the cornea
Keratosis-
a growth on the skin that is the result of overproduction
of the protein keratin
Ketoacidosis-
the dangerous accumulation of chemicals called ketones
in the blood, sometimes occurring as a complication of
diabetes mellitus; also called ketosis
Kidney-
one of two organs that are part of the urinary tract;
responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste
products and excess water as urine
Kidney stone- a hard mass
composed of substances from the urine that form in the
kidneys
Killer
T cells-
white blood cells that are part of the immune system and
destroy microorganisms and cancer cells
Kilocalorie-
a unit of energy; equal to a nutritional calorie
Kimmelstiel-Wilson
syndrome-
a kidney disorder that can occur as a complication of
diabetes mellitus; can cause swelling, high blood pressure,
and kidney failure
Klinefelter's
syndrome-
a genetic disorder in which a man has at least 1 extra
X chromosome in his cells, causing infertility and female
characteristics
Knee-jerk reflex- a test
for a reflexive extension of the leg to check the functioning
of the nervous system; tapping the knee just below the
kneecap should cause the lower part of the leg to jerk
upward
Kyphosis-
excessive curvature of the spine, which usually affects
the top part of the spine and causes a hump |
