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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Appearing old






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






3. Poor self hygiene






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






5. Blood in anterior chamber of the eye - as seen during the fundoscopic exam






6. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






7. Paralysis of one half of the body






8. Extremely skinny - bony - malnourished






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






10. Clear nasal discharge






11. High blood pressure (typically >140/90)






12. Weakness of one half of the body






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






14. Enlarged heart






15. Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip - tongue - or cheek motor function






16. Transient 'mini-stroke' - neurological function is regained completely with time






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






18. Sticky tongue - mouth - and lips indicating early dehydration






19. Enlarged lymph nodes






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






21. Able to be touched or easily perceived






22. Poor self hygiene






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






24. Excessive or profuse bleeding






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






26. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury






27. Painful swallowing






28. Fast heart rate (HR>100)






29. Arterial wall splits apart and threatens the patient's life due to risk of hemorrhage






30. New exacerbation of a chronic condition






31. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






32. Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae






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






34. Earwax






35. The forehead and the anterior top of the skull






36. A permanent localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve's distal innervation






37. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






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






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






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






41. Enlarged lymph nodes






42. Appearing drowsy






43. Gone - no longer existing






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






45. The far back of the nasal canal - where it joins the back of the throat






46. Extremely overweight






47. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






48. Sign of dehydration






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

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