General Flashcards
(148 cards)
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adnexa
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ovaries and fallopian tubes
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afebrile
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without fever
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ambulatory
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able to move about, not confined to a bed
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amenorrhea
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absence of menses
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anesthetized
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partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness
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aneurysm
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widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissues causing the formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted
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aphagia
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inability to swallow
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aphasia
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inability to express oneself through speech
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appendectomy
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surgical removal of the appendix
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arrythmia
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irregularity or loss of rhythm, usually of the heartbeat
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ascites
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accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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artery
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blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart, excluding pulmonary arteries
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arthralgia
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pain in a joint
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ataxia
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failure of muscle coordination, such as staggering gait
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atelectasis
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a collapsed or airless condition of the lung
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aural
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pertaining to the ear
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auricular
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related to the auricle of the ear as in preauricular lymph nodes
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auscultation
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process of listening for sounds within the body
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avulsion
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forceful pulling away of a part or structure
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axilla
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pertaining to the armpit
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bradycardia
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unusually slow heart beat
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bruit
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murmur or sound heard in auscultation
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buccal
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pertaining to the cheek or mouth
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cachectic
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in a state of ill health, malnutrition and wasting
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cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
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caries
gradual decay of soft, bony tissue, or a tooth (cavity)
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cellulitis
an infection in or close to the skin
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cerumen
ear wax
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cervical
pertaining to the neck or to the cervix of the uterus interior
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cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
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cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
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conjunctiva
lining of eyelid
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cornea
transparent coat of the eyeball that covers the eyeball and pupil
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crepitance
crackling or grating sound, usually of bones
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crepitus
the noise of gas being discharged from the intestines
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cushingoid
resembling Cushing's syndrome, signs of excess glucocorticoid hormone
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cyanotic
bluish or slate-like skin color
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debridement
removal or foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
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dentition
the teeth in situ in dental arch
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dermis
true skin, beneath the epidermis
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diaphoresis
excessive or profuse sweating or perspiration
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differential diagnosis
a diagnosis of two symptoms of two or more diseases by comparison
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diplopia
double vision
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dysarthria
speech problem due to weakness, paralysis, muscular un-coordination
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dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation
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dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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dysphasia
impairment of speech
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dyspnea
difficult and labored breathing, shortness of breath
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dysuria
painful urination
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ecchymosis
bruise, discolored area of the skin caused by bleeding underneath
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ectopic preg
implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity
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edema
swelling of tissue due to excessive accumulation of fluid
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edentulous
without teeth
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effusion
escape of fluid into a part, as in pleural cavity or joint
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embolism
obstructing of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance
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emesis
vomiting
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epistaxis
nose bleed
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epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
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erythema
redness of skin caused by capillary congestion, irritation
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erythematous
pertaining to or marked by erythema
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euthymic
to have peace of mind
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evulsion
forcible extraction, or act of tearing away of a part
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exudates
production of pus or serum
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febrile
to have a fever
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fluorescein
dye used in eye exam to observe corneal abnormalities, foreign bodies
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fontanel
incomplete closure of the parietal bones of a fetal or young skull
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fundus
bottom of internal surface of hollow organ (eye)
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
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gingival
gums
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gravid
being pregnant
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hematemesis
vomiting blood
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hematochezia
blood in stool
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hematoma
swelling of blood in organ or tissue, bruise
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hematuria
blood in urine
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hemoptysis
spitting of blood, blood stained sputum
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hemorrhage
excessive or profuse bleeding
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hemorrhoids
a mass of dilated veins in the anorectum, can be internal or external
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hepatosplenomegaly
enlargement of liver and spleen
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hypertension
persistently high arterial blood pressure
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hypotension
persistently low arterial blood pressure
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hypovolemia
dehydration
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induration
area of hardened tissue
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infarct
necrotic area of tissue following cessation of the blood supply
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inguinal
pertaining to the groin region
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ischemia
temporary and localized anemia due to restricting circulation to a part
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kyphotic
exaggeration or angulation of normal posterior curve of spine
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labryrinthitis
inflammation of the inner ear
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ligament
fibrous tissue, binding bones together
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lingual
belonging to the tongue
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lithiasis
formation of calculi and concretions
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lordosis
anterior curvature of the cervical spine
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lymphadenopathy
enlargement of a lymph node (anterior, posterior)
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macule
a small spot or colored area
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malasise
generalized discomfort or weakness
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malleolus
projection on either side of the ankle joint from lower leg bones
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mastectomy
surgical excision of the breast
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melena
black tarry stool
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meningitis
inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain; viral or bacterial
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metastasis
change in manifestation of disease from one organ to another
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myalgia
muscular pain
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nares
nostrils
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nystagmus
involuntary rapid eye movements
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occiput
back part of the skull
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orthopnea
difficulty breathing in any but erect sitting or standing position
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pallor
pale skin
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palpable
able to be touched or easily perceived
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papules
a small, inflammatory, congested spot on the skin, a pimple
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para
number of viable offspring born to a woman
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paresthesias
numbness or tingling
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petechiae
small red spots on the skin
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phalanx
any one of the bones of the fingers or toes
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pharyngitis
inflammation of pharynx with pain in the throat
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photophobia
abnormal intolerance to light
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pleural effusion
collection of fluid in the pleural space
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pleural rub
sound caused by inflammation in lining of lungs
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pneumothorax
air or gas in pleural space
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polyuria
excessive urination, like in DM
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polydipsia
excessive thirst
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post-prandial
after eating
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post-tussive
after coughing
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pruritus
itching
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purulent
resembling pus, consisting of pus
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pyelonephritis
inflammation of kidney substance and pelvis
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rale
abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation
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renal
pertaining to the kidneys
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rhinorrhea
thin, watery discharge from nose
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rhonchi
a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed
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sclera
dense fibrous opaque white outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea
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sciatic
pertaining to the ischium or hip
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sepsis
presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood
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serous
serum-like substance
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sputum
expectorant through the mouth, thick mucus
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stenosis
narrowing of a body opening or passage
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stridor
harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound caused by obstruction of the air passages
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sub-mental
under the chin
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syncope
loss of consciousness, faint
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tachycardia
abnormal rapid heart beat
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tachypnea
abnormally rapid respirations
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tinnitus
ringing of the ears
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tragus
cartilaginous projection in front of the exterior meatus of the ear
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trismus
contraction of the muscles of chewing
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turgor
contraction of being distended or swollen, normal fullness
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urticaria
hives, area either redder or paler than surrounding skin with itching
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vein
vessel carrying unoxygenated blood to the heart, excluding pulmonary veins
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vertigo
condition of dizziness
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vesicle
a blister-like small elevation of the skin containing serous fluid
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wheeze
difficulty breathing with a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passage
