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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Location across the posterior top of the skull






2. External portion of the ear






3. Bruising behind the ears - indicative of a basilar skull fracture






4. Inflammation of the pericardium






5. Rupture of the eardrum






6. The state of the patient's body - often referring to obesity






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






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






9. Sign of dehydration






10. Earwax






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






12. Disease of the heart muscle






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






14. Long-standing - constant. Opposite of acute






15. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






16. Inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure






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






18. Low potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






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






20. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






21. Pus in the eyes






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






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






24. Clear nasal discharge






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






26. White part of the eye






27. Low potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






28. Dry tongue - mouth - and lips - indicating significant dehydration






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

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30. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






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






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






33. Teeth






34. Excessive or profuse bleeding






35. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






36. Low sodium - dehydration






37. Flexible - not-stiff






38. Loss of coordination






39. Infection of the meninges - the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord






40. Joint aches






41. Redness of the pharynx - indicating a throat infection






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






43. The patient moves their arms and legs normally - indicating normal motor function






44. Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them






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






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






47. Disease of the brain






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






49. Condition of feeling the room-spin






50. A patient's inability to tolerate their body-state - due to pain or respiratory failure