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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Poor self hygiene






2. Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia






3. Throat infection






4. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration






5. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






6. Involuntary 'shaking' eye movements - rather than normal continuous smooth motion






7. Referring to tear






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






9. The TM is opaque - no longer transparent






10. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






11. Enlarged heart






12. Unequal diameter of pupils






13. Elevated body temperature - fever - indicative of infection






14. Nostril






15. Sticky tongue - mouth - and lips indicating early dehydration






16. ST elevation MI (diagnosed on EKG); active heart attack






17. Paralysis of one half of the body






18. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






19. Swelling of the optic nerve sheath - as noted with fundoscopic examination






20. Anatomical feature of an infant's skull - the 'soft-spot'






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






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






23. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






24. Sign of dehydration






25. Enlarged thyroid






26. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






27. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






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






29. Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation






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






31. Referring to the tongue






32. Throat infection






33. Low thyroid function






34. Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging






35. Disease of the heart muscle






36. Listening with the stethoscope






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






38. Without fever






39. Symptoms that completely resolve at times - but continue to return repeatedly






40. Swelling of the face often secondary to an allergic reaction






41. Gums






42. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






43. Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia






44. Enlarged lymph nodes






45. Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae






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






47. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






48. Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae






49. The toes flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated - indicating motor nerve damage.






50. Diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction - indicative of neurological damage