Head, Face, and Neck Flashcards
1
Q
bruit
A
blowing, swooshing sound heard through the stethoscope over and area of abnormal blood flow
2
Q
Dysphagia
A
difficulty in swallowing
3
Q
Goiter
A
increase in size of thyroid gland that occurs with hyperthyroidism
4
Q
Lymphadenopathy
A
enlargement of the lymph nodes due to infection, allergy, or neoplasm
5
Q
Macrocephalic
A
refers to abnormally large head
6
Q
Microcephalic
A
refers to abnormally small head
7
Q
Normocephalic
A
refers to round symmetric skull that is appropriately related to body size
8
Q
Torticollis
A
head tilt due to shortening or spasm of one sternomastoid muscle
9
Q
Vertigo
A
illusory sensation of either the room or one’s own body spinning; not the same as dizziness
