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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Inability to fully open mouth due to an underlying dental or jaw abscess






2. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






3. Painful swallowing






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






5. Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation






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






7. Fast heart rate (HR>100)






8. Diagnosis of double vision






9. New exacerbation of a chronic condition






10. Extremely skinny - bony - malnourished






11. Fast heart rate (HR>100)






12. Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia






13. Without fever






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






15. The general appearance and nature of a patient






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






17. Transparent frontal aspect of the eye - covering both the iris and pupil






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






19. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury






20. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration






21. Clear nasal discharge






22. Listening with the stethoscope






23. Referring to tear






24. Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae






25. Teeth






26. Appearing drowsy






27. Cervical spine (C1-C7)






28. Normal deep tendon reflexes - rated as 2/4






29. Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice






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






31. 'Outpouching' of the TM - indicative of inflammation






32. A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

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33. Earwax






34. Flexible - not-stiff






35. Weakness of one half of the body






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






37. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






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






39. Occasional - sporadic - transient






40. White part of the eye






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






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






43. Disease of the brain






44. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of a basilar skull fracture






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






46. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






47. Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia






48. Swelling of the tonsils - indicating infection






49. Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation






50. Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip - tongue - or cheek motor function







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