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Discoloration below skin as a result of trauma; typically blue/black changing to greenish yellow |
Ecchymosis |
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Use of high frequency sound waves to evaluate the functioning of the heart |
Echocardiography |
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Chronic skin inflammation typically due to immune system abnormality, allergic reaction, or external irritant |
Eczema |
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Increased fluid in the soft tissue around a joint |
Edema |
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Increased fluid in the soft tissue within a joint |
Effusion |
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Recording of the electrical activity of the ❤️ |
Electrocardiography |
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Recording of the electrical activity of the 🧠 |
Electroencephalography |
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Recording of the electrical activity of a muscle or group of muscles at rest and during contraction |
Electromyography |
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A stationary thrombus which has become dislodged and traveled to another region of the body |
Embolus |
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Visual inspection of tissues or organs via a small camera attached to a hollow tube |
Endoscopy |
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Surgical procedure that removes scabbing or scarring from a burn site in order to decrease tension/pressure and improve circulation |
Escharotomy |
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A diffuse redness of the skin |
Erythema |
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A muscular twitch caused by random discharge of a LMN |
Fasciculation |
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Condition in which speech is functional, with variance of tone and inflection, but lacks coherent meaning; caused by a lesion in the temporal or parietal lobes or Wernicke's area |
Fluent aphasia |
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A dry thermal physical agent that transfers its energy (i.e. heat) to soft tissues by forced convection; used for tissue healing and edema management |
Fluidotherapy |
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Continuous x-ray procedure that has largely been replaced by echocardiography |
Fluoroscopy |
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Loss of vascular supply resulting in localized death of tissue; develops slowly and often results in auto-amputation |
Dry gangrene |
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Bacterial infection resulting in reduced or complete loss of blood flow; usually due to an infected wound |
Wet gangrene |
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Inflammation of the inner lining of stomach |
Gastritis |
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A form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints; occurs when too much uric acid crystallizes and deposits in the joints. |
Gout |
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Decreased movement due to pain or anticipated pain; standing close to a patient in order to give assistance |
Guarding |
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Localized swelling or mass of clotted blood |
Hematoma |
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Weakness on one side of the body |
Hemiparesis |
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Paralysis on one side of the body |
Hemiplegia |
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Abnormal bleeding |
Hemorrhage |
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Inflammation of the liver as a result of viral infection |
Hepatitis |
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Increase of CSF in the ventricles of the brain, resulting in greater pressure and, in children, an enlarged head if not treated |
Hydrocephalus |
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Use of water for wound care, unloading of weight, and reduction of edema |
Hydrotherapy |
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Breathing 100% oxygen while under increased atmospheric pressure |
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy |
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Thickening of keratin layer of the skin; a callus |
Hyperkeratosis |
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Increased thickness of the granular layer of the skin |
Hypergranulation |
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Excess pigment in tissue, causing it to appear darker than surrounding areas |
Hyperpigmentation |
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Increase in cell numbers; may be normal or abnormal |
Hyperplasia |
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What is hypertension? |
Sustained BP of 140/90 or greater |
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What can cause dizziness or loss of balance? |
Hypotension |
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Raised, red scar resulting from excessive collagen formation during healing |
Hypertrophic scar |
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Life-threatening condition caused by insufficient blood volume; may be caused by hemorrhage or severe burns |
Hypovolemic shock |
