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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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






2. Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests






3. Foul-smelling






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






5. Sign of dehydration






6. Pus in the eyes






7. A test to evaluate cerebellar function






8. Cervical spine (C1-C7)






9. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






10. Interior surface of eye






11. Occasional - sporadic - transient






12. Joint aches






13. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






14. Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion






15. Looking around - awake - attentive






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






17. Blood in anterior chamber of the eye - as seen during the fundoscopic exam






18. Condition of feeling the room-spin






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






20. Bruise/swelling of septum (sign of a nose fracture)






21. Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae






22. Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation






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






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






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






26. Paralysis of one half of the body






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






28. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






29. Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion






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






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






32. Extremely thin and malnourished - wasting






33. Light sensitivity






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






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






36. Gums






37. The TM is opaque - no longer transparent






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






39. Disease of the heart muscle






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






41. Extremely thin and malnourished - wasting






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






43. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






44. Normal state of mental and body development






45. Headache






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






47. Weakness of one half of the body






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






49. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration






50. Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity - never fully resolving