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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Low potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






2. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






3. Outer ear infection






4. Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia






5. Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia






6. Mouth or orifice; example P.O. means Per Os or by mouth






7. Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage






8. Disease of the heart muscle






9. Normal state of mental and body development






10. The state of the patient's body - often referring to obesity






11. Pus on the tonsils - indicating infection of the tonsils






12. The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure






13. The state of crying - or being about to cry






14. Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat






15. When an infant or baby cannot be made to stop crying






16. The bottom or base of an organ; often referring to the uterus or eye






17. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






18. Imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth - indicative of trauma or jaw fracture






19. Enlarged heart






20. Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation






21. Poor nutritional state






22. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction






23. Referring to tear






24. Extra ocular muscles intact






25. A whooshing sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm






26. Pus draining from the nose






27. Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity - never fully resolving






28. Normal state of mental and body development






29. White part of the eye






30. Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests






31. Low blood pressure (typically <100/65)






32. High blood pressure (typically >140/90)






33. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






34. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






35. Excessive or profuse bleeding






36. The breaking-open of a bodily structure






37. Low sodium - dehydration






38. Extra ocular muscles intact






39. Low blood-sugar






40. Loss of consciousness; fainting - 'passing out'






41. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






42. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






43. Joint aches






44. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






45. Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale






46. General appearance of lacking water; dry lips - dry mucosa






47. Appearing drowsy






48. Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale






49. Arterial wall splits apart and threatens the patient's life due to risk of hemorrhage






50. Normal strength of the extremities