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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Flexible - not-stiff






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






3. Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation






4. The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure






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






6. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






7. Stiff neck/Signs of meningitis






8. The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient's symptoms






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






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






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






12. High sodium - dehydration






13. Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia






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






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






16. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






17. Normal state of mental and body development






18. Loss of coordination






19. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






20. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury






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






22. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






23. Unequal diameter of pupils






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






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






26. Disease of the brain






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






28. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






29. Generalized discomfort or weakness






30. Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia






31. A test to evaluate cerebellar function






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






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






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






35. Light sensitivity






36. Teeth






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






38. Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia






39. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






40. Disease of the brain






41. Muscle aches






42. Listening with the stethoscope






43. Disease of the heart muscle






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






45. The toes flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated - indicating motor nerve damage.






46. Symptoms that completely resolve at times - but continue to return repeatedly






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






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






49. Clear nasal discharge






50. Excessive or profuse bleeding