Clinical Skills Vocab- Ghi

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continued discharge of milk from the breast in intervals of nursing or after the child has been weaned; not involving stimulation of the nipples.

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galactorrhea

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inflammation of the stomach.

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gastritis

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inflammation of the mucus membrane of both stomach and intestine; generally caused by a viral illness.

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gastroenteritis

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complete set of chromosomes derived from one parent.

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genome

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science of old age.

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geriatrics

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related to pregnancy, i.e., 24 weeks gestational age.

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gestation

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inflammation of the gums of the mouth.

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gingivitis

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a disease of the eye characterized by increased pressure within the eyeball.

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glaucoma

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renal disease characterized by bilateral inflammatory changes of the glomeruli or filtering apparatus of the kidneys. Not the result of infection of the kidneys.

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glomerulonephritis

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inflammation of the tongue.

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glossitis

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the number of times a woman has been pregnant

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gravida

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the physical characteristics of a person.

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habitus

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the great toe (the big toe).

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hallux

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a proliferation of vascular endothelium that leads to a mass that resembles neoplastic tissue. A benign collection of vascular tissue.

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hemangioma

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might expect to see bright red blood when a nasogastric tube is inserted and suction is applied.

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hematemesis

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maroon or bright red stool related to a lower gastrointestinal bleed below the splenic flexure of the colon.

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hematochezia

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a localized mass of extravasated blood.

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hematoma

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any condition in which urine contains blood or red blood cells.

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hematuria

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loss of vision for one-half of the visual field in one or both eyes.

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hemianopsia

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destruction of red blood cells in such a manner that hemoglobin is liberated.

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hemolysis

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the spitting of blood derived from lungs or bronchial tubes.

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hemoptysis

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the arrest of bleeding.

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hemostasis

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inflammation of the liver.

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hepatitis

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sustained distention of jugular veins seen when, on physical examination, you press just under the liver for 20-30 seconds

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hepatojugular reflex

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the protrusion of an organ or other structure through the wall of a cavity that normally contains it.

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hernia

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presence of excessive body or facial hair, especially in women.

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hirsutism

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condition marked by excessive accumulation of fluid dilating the cerebral ventricles.

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hydrocephalus

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excessive vomiting.

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hyperemesis

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presence of an increased amount of blood in a part; similar to erythema

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hyperemia

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overgrowth; general increase in bulk.

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hypertrophy

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removal of the uterus.

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hysterectomy

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the chemical name of an anti-inflammatory which is sold by several companies and goes under the brand names of Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, etc.

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ibuprofen

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as in a post-ictal state. Refers to the condition of a patient after a seizure.

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ictal

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jaundice.

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icterus

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an obstruction of the intestines, can be due to lack of bowel motility or obstruction mechanically by a tumor or other hard substance.

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ileus

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resistant to an infectious disease.

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immune

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streptococcal infection of the skin characterized by fragile vesicles or pustules that become confluent and rupture forming erosions with bright yellow crusts, a common condition in children.

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impetigo

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the inability to control bodily functions including defecation, urination, also used to refer to emotional incontinence such as uncontrollable persistent crying.

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incontinence

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process of becoming extremely firm or hard.

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induration

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an area of necrosis resulting from arrest or insufficiency of blood supply.

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infarct

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reaction of body tissues to injury as manifested by swelling, warmth and/or pain

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inflammation

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acute viral infection of the respiratory tract sometimes occurring in epidemics. In severe cases there may be secondary bacterial infection causing bronchitis or pneumonia. Note that hemophilus influenza is a bacterium. The flu shot is developed to combat whatever strains of influenza virus seem to present in the community at a given time.

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influenza

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conditions caused by intake of an excess of a drug or a poisonous substance.

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intoxication

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that period of time from the onset of labor until delivery

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intrapartum

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the infolding of one segment of intestine within another. Like a telescope.

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intussusception

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: local anemia due to mechanical obstruction to the blood supply.

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ischemia

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Respiratory ROS symptoms

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cough, sputum production (color, quantity), hemoptysis, pleuritic chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing/asthma, TB or exposure to TB (PPD status), recurrent respiratory infections