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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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






2. Carotid - brachial - radial - femoral - popliteal - dorsal pedis (DP) or posterior tibia (PT)






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






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






5. Not appearing healthy






6. Joint aches






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






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






9. Unequal diameter of pupils






10. Low thyroid function






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

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12. Gums






13. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration






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






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






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






17. Paralysis of one half of the body






18. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






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






20. 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)






21. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction






22. Foul-smelling






23. Nostril






24. 'Ringing in the ears' - the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli






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






26. Sign of dehydration






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






28. 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)






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






30. 'Ringing in the ears' - the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli






31. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






32. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






33. Enlarged heart






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

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35. Disease of the heart muscle






36. Referring to tear






37. Inflammation of the pericardium






38. Enlarged thyroid






39. Stiff neck/Signs of meningitis






40. Pain in the eye






41. Long-standing - constant. Opposite of acute






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






43. Poor nutritional state






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






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






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






47. Painful swallowing






48. Fast heart rate (HR>100)






49. Clear nasal discharge






50. Stiff hamstrings/inability to straighten the leg when hip is flexed; sign of meningitis







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