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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






2. Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia






3. Absence of the ability to neurologically generate or understand language. Either inability to create words i.e. expressive aphasia; or inability to understand spoken words i.e. receptive aphasia)






4. Earwax






5. Swelling of the tonsils - indicating infection






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






7. Enlarged lymph nodes






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






9. Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid






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






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






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






13. Diagnosis of double vision






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






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






16. Elevated body temperature - fever - indicative of infection






17. Appearing old






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






19. Sign of dehydration






20. Outer ear infection






21. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






22. Condition of feeling the room-spin






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






24. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






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






26. Location across the posterior top of the skull






27. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






28. Falling to one side when standing with feet together and eyes closed - indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction

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29. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






30. Diagnosis of double vision






31. Non ST segment elevation MI (diagnosed by elevated troponin)






32. Paralysis of one half of the body






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






34. Unequal diameter of pupils






35. Slow heart rate (HR<60)






36. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury






37. Light sensitivity






38. Without teeth






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






40. Paralysis of one half of the body






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






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






43. Enlarged heart






44. Poor nutritional state






45. Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat






46. Normal strength of the extremities






47. Appearing drowsy






48. Occasional - sporadic - transient






49. Extremely thin and malnourished - wasting






50. Flexible - not-stiff