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137 Cards in this Set
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Adnexa
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refers to the appendages of an organ
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Angina
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chest pain or discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen rich blood
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Arthralgia
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joint pain
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Axilla
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armpit
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Cervical
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adj. 1. of or pertaining to any neck 2. of or pertaining to the female cervix
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conjunctiva
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a clear mucous membrane consisting of cells and underlying basement membrane that covers the sclera (white part of the eye) and lines the inside of the eyelids
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cyanosis
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a blue coloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to the presence of greater than or equal to 2.5 g/dL of deoxygenated hemoglobin in blood vessels near the skin surface
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diaphoresis
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excessive sweating
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diarrhea
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loose or liquid bowel stool
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edema
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an abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body
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epistaxis
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nosebleed
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euthymic
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normal, non-depressed, reasonably positive mode
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fundus
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anatomical term referring to the portion of an organ opposite from its opening
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hallucinations
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perception in the absence of stimulus
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hematuria
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blood in the urine
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hemoptysis
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blood in vomit
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hepatosplenomegaly
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simultaneous enlargement of both the liver and spleen
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hypertension (HTN)
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high blood pressure
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induration
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abnormally hard, hardened
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mylagia
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muscle pain
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rhinorrhea
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runny nose
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seizures
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episodes of disturbed brain function that causes changes in attention or behavior
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sputum
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matter that is expelled from the respiratory tract such as phlegm or mucus
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tachycardia
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fast heart rate, > 100 bmp
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wheezing
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continous, coarse, whistling sound produced in the airways during breathing
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auscultation
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the action of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope, as a part of medical diagnosis.
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Psoriasis
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chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin
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Arthralgia
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severe joint pain
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vomiting
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emesis
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Emesis
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vomiting
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Keloid
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Scar formation consisting of dense tissue
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Neuralgia
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Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves
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Hematoma
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Swelling of blood which occurs in an organ or tissue resulting from rupture blood vessels.
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Edema
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Swelling of body tissues due to an excessive accumulation of fluid in connective tissue or a serous cavity
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aneurysm
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a widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on the weakened tissues causing a formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted and burst
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anasarca
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extensive subcutaneous edema; an expression of a generalized edema such that which occurs in congestive heart failure. There is diffuse subcutaneous swelling, which is cool to the touch and retains the imprint of a fingertip after pressure is released - hence "pitting edema"
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aphasia
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condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. A person with aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing names of objects, or understanding what other people have said. Aphasia is caused by brain injury, as may occur during a traumatic accident or when the brain is deprived of oxygen during a stroke.
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arrhythmia
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abnormal heart rhythm
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ascites
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accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity
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Atelectasis
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Partial collapse of lung tissue
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Avulsion
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a forcible pulling away of a part or structure
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Bradycardia
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Unusually slow heart rate
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Bruit
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A murmur or sound heart in auscultation
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Cachectic
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State of general ill appearance and malnutrition
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Cardiomegaly
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Enlargement of the heart
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Cerumen
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ear wax
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cholecystectomy
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surgical removal of the gallbladder
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cholecystitis
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inflammation of the gallbladder
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cirrhosis
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inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver
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colectomy
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excision of part of the large intestine or colon
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colonstomy
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surgical procedure that provides an opening between the colon and the abd wall
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cornea
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transparent coat of the eyeball covering the iris and pupil, allowing light into the eye
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crepitance
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a crackling or grating sound, usually of bones
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debridement
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removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
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dehiscence
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a separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision
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dentition
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the teeth in situ or in the dental arch
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dermis
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true skin, beneath the epidermis
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afebrile
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without fever
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gingiva
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gums
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Grand mal seizure
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severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor, and temporary loss of consciousness (LOC)... AKA: tonic-clonic seizures
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hemangioma
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tumor consisting of blood vessels
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hematemesis
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vomiting of blood
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lymphadenopathy
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a chronic, abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually associated with disease
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macule
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small colorized spot on the skin
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malaise
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generalized discomfort or weakness
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malleolus
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projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones
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malocclusion
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imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth
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melena
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black tarry stool fyi: usually associated with UPPER GI bleed
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mottled
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marked by spots or blotches or different colors or shades
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dysmenorrhea
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painful menstruation
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dyspareunia
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painful intercourse
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dyspepsis
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indigestion
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dysphagia
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difficulty swallowing
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dysphasia
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loss of or deficiency in the power to understand language as a result of injury or disease to the brain
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dyspnea
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difficult or labored breathing, shortness of breath
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dysuria
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painful urination
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ecchymosis
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hemorrhagic, non-elevated, irregularly-formed, discolored area of skin caused by the seepage of blood beneath the epidermis (a bruise!)
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eczema
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inflammatory condition of the skin which may be acute or chronic, characterized by itching or burning, tiny papules and vesicles, oozing, crusting, and scaling.
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edentulous
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without teeth
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effusion
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escape of fluid into a cavity
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emaciate
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to become extremely thin or lean; wasting
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embolism
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obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance
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erythema
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unusual redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion
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fascia
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fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting, and separating muscles and body organs
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febrile
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pertaining to having a fever
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hemothorax
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blood fluid present in the pleural cavity
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hemorrhage
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excessive or profuse bleeding
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ileus
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the presence of air/fluid levels on abdominal x-rays
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ischemia
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temporary and localized anemia due to restricting circulation to a part
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anemia
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"usually defined as a decrease in the amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood.low iron = low iron anemia"
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pneumothorax
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Presence of air or gas in the pleural space that may occur spontaneously, due to trauma, or deliberately, introduced in a collapsed lung
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sepsis
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presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood
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torsion
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the twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis (e.g. ovary/Fallopian tubes, testicle/vas deferens, etc)
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stellate
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star-shaped; radiating from a center
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stenosis
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narrowing of a body opening or passage
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stridor
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Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, caused by an obstruction of the air passages
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tachypnea
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extremely rapid respiration
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thoracostomy
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surgical cutting into the chest wall
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tinea
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any of many different superficial fungal infections of the skin
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tinnitus
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a ringing in the ears
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tonsillectomy
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surgical excision of the tonsil
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bronchitis
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inflammation of the bronchi, usually infectious
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cellulitis
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inflammation of the subcutaneous, loose connective tissue; skin infection
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contusion
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a mechanical injury causing hemorrhages beneath unbroken skin; bruise
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etiology
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cause of disease and their mode of operation
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hyperkalemia
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an abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions; high sodium
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hyponatremia
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an abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions; high sodium. Over 145 mM. Normal is 136-145 mM.
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nystagmus
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involuntary rapid eye movements
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occiput
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back part of the skull
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olecranon
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large bony projection of the ulna forming the elbow joint
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pallor
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paleness to the skin
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palpable
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able to be touched or easily perceived
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peresthesia
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abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness
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paronychia
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inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail
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paroxysmal
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describes a sudden recurrence of intensification of sx
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petechia
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tiny red spot occurring on the skin caused by a small amount of escaping blood
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photophobia
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abnormal intolerance to light
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pleurisy
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painful inflammation of the pleura
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purulent
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consisting of matter or pus; resembling pus
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rale
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abnormal respiratory sound heard of auscultation
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rhonchi
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a whistling or snoring sound heard of auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed; the plural of rhonchus
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sciatic
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pertaining to the ischium or hip
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syncope
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loss of consciousness; to faint
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trismus
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spasm of the masticatory muscles; difficulty opening mouth
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urticaria
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hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area and are often attended by itching
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dorsiflexion
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backward flexion, as in bending backward of either a hand or foot
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fluorescein
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red, crystalline substance used in diagnostic examination of the eye to detect corneal lesions, abrasions, or foreign bodies
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fontanel
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any of the spaces closed by membranous structures between the uncompleted angles of the parietal bones and the neighboring bones of a fetal or young skull
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infarct
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necrotic area of tissue following cessation of the blood supply
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infiltrate
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to penetrate the interstices of a tissue or substance
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inguinal
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pertaining to the groin region
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mastectomy
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surgical excision of the breast
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menorrhagia
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"excessively heavy menstrual flow with cycles of normal length aka: hypermenorrhea"
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sclera
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dense fibrous opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea
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shaft
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long, slender portion of a long bone
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turgor
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condition of being distended or swollen; normal fullness
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vein
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vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to the heart , excluding pulmonary veins
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