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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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1. Teeth






2. Uvula in normal position (not shifted)






3. Nostril






4. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction






5. Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia






6. Joint aches






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






8. The state of the patient's body - often referring to obesity






9. High blood sugar due to diabetes






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






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






12. Disease of the heart muscle






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






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






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






16. Pus in the eyes






17. High blood sugar due to diabetes






18. Muscle aches






19. Appearing drowsy






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






21. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






22. The sides of the head - near the temples






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






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






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






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






27. Localized lack of blood supply






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






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






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






31. A test to evaluate cerebellar function






32. Normal strength of the extremities






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






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






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






36. Outer ear infection






37. The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye






38. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






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






40. Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae






41. Slow heart rate (HR<60)






42. Condition of feeling the room-spin






43. Excessive or profuse bleeding






44. Low blood pressure (typically <100/65)






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






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






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






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






49. High sodium - dehydration






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