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78 Cards in this Set
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Cellulutis
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SKIN
inflammation of subcutaneous, loose connective tissue |
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Cervical
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Neck, or cervix (GU)
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Conjunctiva
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EYES
delicate membrane lining eyelids covering eyeball |
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Contusion
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SKIN
mechanical injury hat causes hemorrhages beneath the skin bruise |
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Crepitus
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MS
crackling or grating sound of bones |
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Ecchymosis
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SKIN
hemorrhagic, non-elevated irregularly formed discolored area of skin caused by seepage of blood bruise |
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Edema
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SKIN
swelling of tissues due to excessive accumulation of fluid |
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Erythea
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SKIN
unusual redness caused by capillary congestion |
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Hematoma
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SKIN
swelling of blood which occurs in organ or tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels |
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Hemorrhage
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CV
excessive bleeding |
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Joint
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MS
articulation or junction between 2+ bones/cartilage |
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Meningismus
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NEURLOGIC
nuchal rigidity, photophobia, and headache Irritation of meninges |
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Nares
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ENT
nostrils |
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Palpable
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Able to be touched
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Purulent
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SKIN
consisting of matter or pus |
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Rale
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RESPIRATORY
abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation crackles |
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Rhonchi
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RESPIRATORY
whistling/snoring sound heard when air channels are partially obstructed audible without auscultation |
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Stridor
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RESPIRATORY
harsh/high pitched sound caused by obstruction of air passages audible without auscultation |
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Wheeze
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RESPIRATORY
whistling sound from narrowing of lumen of respiratory passageways. On auscultation, also outwardly audible. |
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Adnexa
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GU
appendages of an organ (ovaries, fallopian tubes) |
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Cachetic
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CONSTITUTIONAL
general ill appearace |
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Cornea
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EYES
transparent coat of eyeball covering iris and pupil |
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CVAT
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MS
costovertebral angle tenderness |
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Dehiscence
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surgical complication, wound breaks open along suture
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Dorsiflexion
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MS
backward flexion |
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Effusion
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Escape of fluid into cavity
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Exudate
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SKIN
Fluid with high content of protein/debris escaped from blood vessels and deposited in tissues are result of inflammation |
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Fundus
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GU
large upper end of uterus Bottom aperture of internal surface of hollow organ |
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Gravid
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Pregnant
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Icteric
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SKIN/EYES
yellowish discoloration (jaundice) caused by hyperbilirubinemia |
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Induration
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SKIN
act of hardening, specific area of hardened tissue |
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Macule
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SKIN
small colored spot |
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Malocclusion
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ENT
imperfect closure/meeting of opposing teeth |
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Nystagmus
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Involuntary rapid eye movements
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Occiput
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NEUROLOGIC
back part of skull |
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Os
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Opening/orifice (cervix, mouth)
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Pallor
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SKIN
paleness |
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Urticaria
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SKIN
hives, wheals morech. red/pale than surrounding area, it |
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Vein
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Vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to heart excluding pulmonary veins
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Artery
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vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from heart, excluding pulmonary arteries
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Avulsion
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forcible pulling away of part of structure
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Bruit
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CV
murmur or sound heard on auscultation of carotid artery |
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Cyanotic
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SKIN
bluish/slate like skin color |
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Dentition
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MOUTH
teeth in situ or dental arch |
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Dermis
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SKIN
true skin beneath epidermis |
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Euthymic
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PSYCH
pertaining to normal mood |
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Fluorescein
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EYES
red, crystalline substance used to detect corneal lesions, abrasions or foreign bodies |
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Gingiva
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gums
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Inguinal
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GU
Pertaining to groin region |
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Ischemia
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CV
temporary/localized anemia due to restriction of circulation to a part |
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Ligament
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MS
fibrous tissue binding bones together |
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Lingual
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ENT
belonging to tongue |
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Loculations
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Presence of numerous small spaces/cavities
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Palate
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ENT
roof of mouth, partition separating small spaces/cavities |
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Petechiae
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SKIN
tiny red spot on skin caused by escaping blood. |
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Sciatic
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MS
ischium or hip |
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Sclera
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EYES
dense fibrous opaque outer coat enclosing eyeball except for cornea |
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Shaft
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long slender bone
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Supination
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Rotation of forearm or foot
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Turgor
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SKIN
distended or swollen (normal fullness) |
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Articulation
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MS
connection between bones |
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Axilla
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MS
armpit |
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Cerumen
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ENT
earwax |
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Condylar/Condyle
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MS
rounded projection on a bone |
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Edentulous
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ENT
without teeth |
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Emaciate
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CONSTITUTIONAL
thin/wasting |
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Fascia
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SKIN
fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting/separating muscles and organs |
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Fontanel
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HEAD
spaces closed by membranous structures between the uncompleted angles of the parietal bones and the neighboring bones of a fetal/young skull |
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Interstice
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small interval, space, gap in a tissue organ or structure
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Keloid
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SKIN
scar formation of dense tissue |
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Lacrimal
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EYES
tears |
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Malleolus
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SKIN
blotches or different shades |
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Olecranon
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MS
projection of ulna forming elbow joint |
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Paroxysmal
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sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms
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Popliteal fossa
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MS
depression in back of knee |
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Post-ictal
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NEUROLOGIC
manisfestations of seizure induced reversible alterations in neuronal function but not structure post seizure symptoms include exhaustion, insability to think clearly, migraine |
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Stellate
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SKIN
star-shaped radiating from center (rash) |
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Wheal
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SKIN
round, localized area of edema with itching which vanishes quickly |
