Physassist Post Scribe U Quiz (1-5) Medical Terminology

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Adnexa

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refers to the appendages of an organ

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Angina

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chest pain or discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen rich blood

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Arthralgia

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joint pain

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Axilla

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armpit

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Cervical

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adj. 1. of or pertaining to any neck 2. of or pertaining to the female cervix

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conjunctiva

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a clear mucous membrane consisting of cells and underlying basement membrane that covers the sclera (white part of the eye) and lines the inside of the eyelids

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cyanosis

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a blue coloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to the presence of greater than or equal to 2.5 g/dL of deoxygenated hemoglobin in blood vessels near the skin surface

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diaphoresis

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excessive sweating

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diarrhea

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loose or liquid bowel stool

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edema

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an abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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euthymic

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normal, non-depressed, reasonably positive mode

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fundus

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anatomical term referring to the portion of an organ opposite from its opening

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hallucinations

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perception in the absence of stimulus

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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hemoptysis

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blood in vomit

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hepatosplenomegaly

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simultaneous enlargement of both the liver and spleen

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hypertension (HTN)

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high blood pressure

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induration

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abnormally hard, hardened

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mylagia

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muscle pain

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rhinorrhea

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runny nose

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seizures

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episodes of disturbed brain function that causes changes in attention or behavior

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sputum

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matter that is expelled from the respiratory tract such as phlegm or mucus

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tachycardia

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fast heart rate, > 100 bmp

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wheezing

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continous, coarse, whistling sound produced in the airways during breathing

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auscultation

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the action of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope, as a part of medical diagnosis.

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Psoriasis

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chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin

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Arthralgia

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severe joint pain

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vomiting

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emesis

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Emesis

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vomiting

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Keloid

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Scar formation consisting of dense tissue

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Neuralgia

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Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves

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Hematoma

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Swelling of blood which occurs in an organ or tissue resulting from rupture blood vessels.

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Edema

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Swelling of body tissues due to an excessive accumulation of fluid in connective tissue or a serous cavity

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aneurysm

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a widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on the weakened tissues causing a formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted and burst

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anasarca

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extensive subcutaneous edema; an expression of a generalized edema such that which occurs in congestive heart failure. There is diffuse subcutaneous swelling, which is cool to the touch and retains the imprint of a fingertip after pressure is released - hence "pitting edema"

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aphasia

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condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. A person with aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing names of objects, or understanding what other people have said. Aphasia is caused by brain injury, as may occur during a traumatic accident or when the brain is deprived of oxygen during a stroke.

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arrhythmia

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abnormal heart rhythm

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ascites

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accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity

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Atelectasis

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Partial collapse of lung tissue

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Avulsion

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a forcible pulling away of a part or structure

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Bradycardia

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Unusually slow heart rate

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Bruit

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A murmur or sound heart in auscultation

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Cachectic

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State of general ill appearance and malnutrition

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Cardiomegaly

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Enlargement of the heart

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Cerumen

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ear wax

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gallbladder

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cirrhosis

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inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver

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colectomy

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excision of part of the large intestine or colon

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colonstomy

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surgical procedure that provides an opening between the colon and the abd wall

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cornea

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transparent coat of the eyeball covering the iris and pupil, allowing light into the eye

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crepitance

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a crackling or grating sound, usually of bones

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debridement

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removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

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dehiscence

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a separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision

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dentition

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the teeth in situ or in the dental arch

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dermis

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true skin, beneath the epidermis

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afebrile

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without fever

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gingiva

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gums

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Grand mal seizure

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severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor, and temporary loss of consciousness (LOC)... AKA: tonic-clonic seizures

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hemangioma

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tumor consisting of blood vessels

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hematemesis

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vomiting of blood

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lymphadenopathy

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a chronic, abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually associated with disease

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macule

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small colorized spot on the skin

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malaise

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generalized discomfort or weakness

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malleolus

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projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones

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malocclusion

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imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth

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melena

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black tarry stool fyi: usually associated with UPPER GI bleed

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mottled

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marked by spots or blotches or different colors or shades

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dysmenorrhea

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painful menstruation

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dyspareunia

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painful intercourse

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dyspepsis

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indigestion

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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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dysphasia

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loss of or deficiency in the power to understand language as a result of injury or disease to the brain

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dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing, shortness of breath

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dysuria

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painful urination

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ecchymosis

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hemorrhagic, non-elevated, irregularly-formed, discolored area of skin caused by the seepage of blood beneath the epidermis (a bruise!)

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eczema

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inflammatory condition of the skin which may be acute or chronic, characterized by itching or burning, tiny papules and vesicles, oozing, crusting, and scaling.

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edentulous

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without teeth

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effusion

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escape of fluid into a cavity

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emaciate

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to become extremely thin or lean; wasting

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embolism

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obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance

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erythema

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unusual redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion

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fascia

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fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting, and separating muscles and body organs

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febrile

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pertaining to having a fever

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hemothorax

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blood fluid present in the pleural cavity

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hemorrhage

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excessive or profuse bleeding

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ileus

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the presence of air/fluid levels on abdominal x-rays

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ischemia

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temporary and localized anemia due to restricting circulation to a part

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anemia

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"usually defined as a decrease in the amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood.low iron = low iron anemia"

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pneumothorax

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Presence of air or gas in the pleural space that may occur spontaneously, due to trauma, or deliberately, introduced in a collapsed lung

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sepsis

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presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood

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torsion

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the twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis (e.g. ovary/Fallopian tubes, testicle/vas deferens, etc)

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stellate

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star-shaped; radiating from a center

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stenosis

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narrowing of a body opening or passage

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stridor

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Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, caused by an obstruction of the air passages

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tachypnea

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extremely rapid respiration

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thoracostomy

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surgical cutting into the chest wall

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tinea

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any of many different superficial fungal infections of the skin

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tinnitus

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a ringing in the ears

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tonsillectomy

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surgical excision of the tonsil

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bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchi, usually infectious

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cellulitis

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inflammation of the subcutaneous, loose connective tissue; skin infection

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contusion

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a mechanical injury causing hemorrhages beneath unbroken skin; bruise

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etiology

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cause of disease and their mode of operation

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hyperkalemia

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an abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions; high sodium

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hyponatremia

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an abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions; high sodium. Over 145 mM. Normal is 136-145 mM.

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nystagmus

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involuntary rapid eye movements

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occiput

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back part of the skull

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olecranon

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large bony projection of the ulna forming the elbow joint

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pallor

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paleness to the skin

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palpable

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able to be touched or easily perceived

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peresthesia

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abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness

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paronychia

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inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail

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paroxysmal

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describes a sudden recurrence of intensification of sx

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petechia

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tiny red spot occurring on the skin caused by a small amount of escaping blood

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photophobia

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abnormal intolerance to light

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pleurisy

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painful inflammation of the pleura

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purulent

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consisting of matter or pus; resembling pus

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rale

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abnormal respiratory sound heard of auscultation

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rhonchi

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a whistling or snoring sound heard of auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed; the plural of rhonchus

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sciatic

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pertaining to the ischium or hip

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syncope

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loss of consciousness; to faint

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trismus

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spasm of the masticatory muscles; difficulty opening mouth

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urticaria

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hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area and are often attended by itching

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dorsiflexion

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backward flexion, as in bending backward of either a hand or foot

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fluorescein

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red, crystalline substance used in diagnostic examination of the eye to detect corneal lesions, abrasions, or foreign bodies

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fontanel

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any of the spaces closed by membranous structures between the uncompleted angles of the parietal bones and the neighboring bones of a fetal or young skull

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infarct

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necrotic area of tissue following cessation of the blood supply

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infiltrate

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to penetrate the interstices of a tissue or substance

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inguinal

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pertaining to the groin region

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mastectomy

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surgical excision of the breast

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menorrhagia

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"excessively heavy menstrual flow with cycles of normal length aka: hypermenorrhea"

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sclera

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dense fibrous opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea

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shaft

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long, slender portion of a long bone

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turgor

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condition of being distended or swollen; normal fullness

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vein

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vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to the heart , excluding pulmonary veins