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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. The sides of the head - near the temples






2. Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia






3. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






4. Clear nasal discharge






5. The breaking-open of a bodily structure






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






7. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury






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






9. Sign of dehydration






10. Aggressively uncooperative






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






12. Pus in the eyes






13. Poor nutritional state






14. Swelling of the optic nerve sheath - as noted with fundoscopic examination






15. Normal deep tendon reflexes - rated as 2/4






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






17. Teeth






18. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction






19. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






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






21. Diagnosis of double vision






22. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






23. Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale






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






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






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






27. Stiff neck/Signs of meningitis






28. Able to be touched or easily perceived






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






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

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31. Localized lack of blood supply






32. Enlarged heart






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






34. Location across the posterior top of the skull






35. Swelling of the optic nerve sheath - as noted with fundoscopic examination






36. Condition of feeling the room-spin






37. Referring to tear






38. Enlarged lymph nodes






39. Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion






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






41. Excessive or profuse bleeding






42. Interior surface of eye






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






44. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






45. Joint aches






46. Blood in the white part of the eye






47. The general appearance and nature of a patient






48. Swelling of optic disk due to increased intracranial pressure - seen fundoscopically






49. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






50. Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice