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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






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






3. White part of the eye






4. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






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






6. New exacerbation of a chronic condition






7. High blood sugar due to diabetes






8. Normal strength of the extremities






9. Occasional - sporadic - transient






10. Swelling of the tonsils - indicating infection






11. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






12. Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language






13. Poor nutritional state






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






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






16. Paralysis of one half of the body






17. Extremely skinny - bony - malnourished






18. Slow heart rate (HR<60)






19. Sign of dehydration






20. Pain in the eye






21. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






22. The back of the mouth - where it meets the throat






23. High sodium - dehydration






24. Clear nasal discharge






25. Enlarged lymph nodes






26. A whooshing sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm






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






28. Low blood pressure (typically <100/65)






29. Elevated body temperature - fever - indicative of infection






30. Outer ear infection






31. Gums






32. Long-standing - constant. Opposite of acute






33. Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage






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






35. Unequal diameter of pupils






36. Hips and knees flex in response to the neck being flexed; sign of meningitis






37. High blood pressure (typically >140/90)






38. Low potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






39. Referring to tear






40. Diagnosis of double vision






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






42. The general appearance and nature of a patient






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






44. Pus draining from the nose






45. Joint aches






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






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






48. Gums






49. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






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







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