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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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






2. Middle ear infection






3. Unequal diameter of pupils






4. Extremely skinny - bony - malnourished






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






6. The breaking-open of a bodily structure






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






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






9. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






10. Inflammation of the pericardium






11. The breaking-open of a bodily structure






12. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration






13. Not appearing healthy






14. Earwax






15. Abnormal tactile sensation often described as tingling - numbness - or pinpricking






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






17. Low blood-sugar






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






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






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






21. Extra ocular muscles intact






22. No deviation of trachea (deviates to unaffected side in pnuemothorax)






23. Long-standing - constant. Opposite of acute






24. Slow heart rate (HR<60)






25. Generalized discomfort or weakness






26. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






27. Weakness of one half of the body






28. Extremely overweight






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






30. The general appearance and nature of a patient






31. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






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






33. External portion of the ear






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






35. External portion of the ear






36. Rupture of the eardrum






37. High sodium - dehydration






38. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






39. Gone - no longer existing






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






41. Swelling of the tonsils - indicating infection






42. Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat






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






44. Inflammation of the pericardium






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






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






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






48. Three or four sounds - resembling the sounds of a gallop (common in CHF)






49. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury






50. Location across the posterior top of the skull