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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Resolving spontaneously after onset






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






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






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






5. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction






6. Cervical spine (C1-C7)






7. Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice






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






9. High sodium - dehydration






10. Interior surface of eye






11. A test to evaluate cerebellar function






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






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






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






15. Paralysis of one half of the body






16. Excessive or profuse bleeding






17. Atraumatic - Normocephalic. Normal external head inspection






18. Clear nasal discharge






19. Nostril






20. General appearance of lacking water; dry lips - dry mucosa






21. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






22. Normal strength of the extremities






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






24. Normal state of mental and body development






25. External portion of the ear






26. Swelling of the tonsils - indicating infection






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






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






29. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






30. Low thyroid function






31. Poor self hygiene






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






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






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






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






36. Ear ache






37. Mouth or orifice; example P.O. means Per Os or by mouth






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






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






40. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






41. Referring to tear






42. Low blood-sugar






43. No deviation of trachea (deviates to unaffected side in pnuemothorax)






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






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






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






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






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






49. Extremely thin and malnourished - wasting






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

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