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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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






2. The breaking-open of a bodily structure






3. Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion






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






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






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






7. Extra ocular muscles intact






8. The breaking-open of a bodily structure






9. Sign of dehydration






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






11. Description of a Grand-Mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC






12. Interior surface of eye






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






14. Aggressively uncooperative






15. A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

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






17. Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat






18. Joint aches






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






20. Appearing old






21. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction






22. Resolving spontaneously after onset






23. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






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

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






26. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






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






28. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






29. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma






30. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






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






32. Generalized discomfort or weakness






33. Slow heart rate (HR<60)






34. Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia






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






36. Foul-smelling






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






38. Stiff neck/Signs of meningitis






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






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






41. Localized lack of blood supply






42. Referring to tear






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






44. 'Ringing in the ears' - the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli






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






46. Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleeding






47. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure






48. Unequal diameter of pupils






49. Not appearing healthy






50. Normal state of mental and body development