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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale






2. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






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






4. Stiff hamstrings/inability to straighten the leg when hip is flexed; sign of meningitis






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






6. A whooshing sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm






7. Weakness of one half of the body






8. Normal state of mental and body development






9. Enlarged lymph nodes






10. Poor self hygiene






11. Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia






12. Light sensitivity






13. Disease of the heart muscle






14. Involuntary 'shaking' eye movements - rather than normal continuous smooth motion






15. Cervical spine (C1-C7)






16. Able to move about - not confined to a bed






17. Carotid - brachial - radial - femoral - popliteal - dorsal pedis (DP) or posterior tibia (PT)






18. Referring to the tongue






19. Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat






20. Normal state of mental and body development






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






22. Transparent frontal aspect of the eye - covering both the iris and pupil






23. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






24. Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae






25. Teeth






26. Listening with the stethoscope






27. New exacerbation of a chronic condition






28. Inflammation of the pericardium






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






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






31. Low potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






32. Occasional - sporadic - transient






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






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






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






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






37. Location across the posterior top of the skull






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






39. Pain in the eye






40. Appearing old






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






42. Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae






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






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


45. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






46. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration






47. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






48. Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale






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






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