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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. High sodium - dehydration






2. Pus draining from the nose






3. Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae






4. Light sensitivity






5. Redness of the pharynx - indicating a throat infection






6. Teeth






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






8. 'Outpouching' of the TM - indicative of inflammation






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

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10. Excessive or profuse bleeding






11. Enlarged lymph nodes






12. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






13. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






14. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






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






16. Generalized discomfort or weakness






17. Fast heart rate (HR>100)






18. Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation






19. Joint aches






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






21. Poor nutritional state






22. Clear nasal discharge






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

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






25. Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid






26. Fast heart rate (HR>100)






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






28. Not appearing healthy






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






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






31. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






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






33. Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language






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






35. Outer ear infection






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






37. Occasional - sporadic - transient






38. Extremely thin and malnourished - wasting






39. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






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






41. Low blood-sugar






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






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






44. Disease of the heart muscle






45. Swelling of the tonsils - indicating infection






46. The most posterior part of the skull - the back of the head






47. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






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






49. Extremely overweight






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







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