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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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






2. Poor nutritional state






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






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






5. Oriented to person - place - and time






6. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






7. The normal state of being for each specific patient






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






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






10. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






11. Without teeth






12. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






13. Disease of the heart muscle






14. Sign of dehydration






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






16. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury






17. The general appearance and nature of a patient






18. Fast heart rate (HR>100)






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






20. Disease of the brain






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






22. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






23. Loss of coordination






24. Enlarged lymph nodes






25. Described as grating - scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis






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






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






28. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction






29. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






30. Appearing old






31. Referring to the tongue






32. Transient 'mini-stroke' - neurological function is regained completely with time






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






34. Able to be touched or easily perceived






35. Weakness of one half of the body






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






37. Stiff neck/Signs of meningitis






38. Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging






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






40. Extra ocular muscles intact






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






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






43. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration






44. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






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






46. Outer ear infection






47. Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice






48. Condition of feeling the room-spin






49. Arterial wall splits apart and threatens the patient's life due to risk of hemorrhage






50. Generalized discomfort or weakness