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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Muscle aches






2. Joint aches






3. Localized lack of blood supply






4. Oriented to person - place - and time






5. Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Flexible - not-stiff






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






14. Generalized discomfort or weakness






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






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






17. Without teeth






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






19. High sodium - dehydration






20. Loss of coordination






21. New exacerbation of a chronic condition






22. Listening with the stethoscope






23. External portion of the ear






24. Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation






25. Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them






26. Atraumatic - Normocephalic. Normal external head inspection






27. Enlarged thyroid






28. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






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






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






31. Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale






32. Low sodium - dehydration






33. The sides of the head - near the temples






34. Occasional - sporadic - transient






35. Low sodium - dehydration






36. Atraumatic - Normocephalic. Normal external head inspection






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






38. Paralysis of one half of the body






39. Location across the posterior top of the skull






40. Pus in the eyes






41. Rupture of the eardrum






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






43. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






44. Throat infection






45. Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion






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






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






48. Pus draining from the nose






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






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







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