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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. The normal state of being for each specific patient






2. Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae






3. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury






4. Resolving spontaneously after onset






5. Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat






6. Appearing drowsy






7. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






8. A permanent localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve's distal innervation






9. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






10. Weakness of one half of the body






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






12. Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale






13. The far back of the nasal canal - where it joins the back of the throat






14. Hips and knees flex in response to the neck being flexed; sign of meningitis






15. Localized lack of blood supply






16. Infection of the meninges - the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord






17. Dangerous infection of the blood with pathological microorganisms or their toxins






18. Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleeding






19. A test to evaluate cerebellar function






20. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






21. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






22. Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid






23. Rupture of the eardrum






24. Low sodium - dehydration






25. Foul-smelling






26. Stroke. Blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction






27. The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye






28. Condition of feeling the room-spin






29. The breaking-open of a bodily structure






30. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






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






32. Gums






33. Swelling of a lymph-node - usually indicative of an infection distally






34. Stimulation of the vagus nerve resulting in dim-vision - sweaty palms - and syncope. Often occurs after emesis - acute pain - or surprising stimuli






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






36. Infection of the deep inner ear - known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo






37. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






38. Unequal diameter of pupils






39. Bruising behind the ears - indicative of a basilar skull fracture






40. Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of diabetes






41. The patient moves their arms and legs normally - indicating normal motor function






42. Swelling of optic disk due to increased intracranial pressure - seen fundoscopically






43. Small infected bump on the eyelid - usually in between the eyelash hairs






44. Pus in the eyes






45. Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice






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






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






48. Whooshing blood flow heard with auscultation (carotid narrowing or plaque)






49. Small infected bump on the eyelid - usually in between the eyelash hairs






50. Stimulation of the vagus nerve resulting in dim-vision - sweaty palms - and syncope. Often occurs after emesis - acute pain - or surprising stimuli