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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Enlarged lymph nodes






2. The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient's symptoms






3. The most posterior part of the skull - the back of the head






4. Low potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






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






6. Foul-smelling






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






8. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






9. Tympanic membrane - the clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum






10. Orange/yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions - abrasions - or foreign bodies






11. Without fever






12. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






13. Unequal diameter of pupils






14. Normal strength of the extremities






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






16. New exacerbation of a chronic condition






17. Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid






18. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






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






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






21. Rupture of the eardrum






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






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






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






25. Disease of the heart muscle






26. Not appearing healthy






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






28. Earwax






29. Normal strength of the extremities






30. Interior surface of eye






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






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






33. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






34. Poor nutritional state






35. Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation






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

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






38. Swelling of the tonsils - indicating infection






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






40. Resolving spontaneously after onset






41. Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae






42. Foul-smelling






43. 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)






44. Weakness of one half of the body






45. Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice






46. Able to move about - not confined to a bed






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






48. Weakness of one half of the body






49. Extremely overweight






50. Throat infection







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