GENERAL MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Flashcards by Eric Le

without fever

afebrile

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to walk (with cane/walker)

ambulation

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an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall

aneurysm

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medication used to relieve nausea and vomiting

antiemetics

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medication used to reduce fever

antipyretics

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an abnormal heart rhythm (aka cardiac dysrhythmia)

arrhythmia

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a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart

artery

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pain in a joint

arthralgia

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connection between bones

articulation

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partial or total collapse of the lungs

atelectasis

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the action of pulling or tearing away (i.e., skin ________)

avulsion

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armpit

axilla

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a tumor that is not dangerous and does not spread

benign

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an abnormal murmur or sound heard through a stethoscope

bruit

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an abnormal enlargement of the heart

cardiomegaly

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a headache

cephalgia

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earwax

cerumen

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removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

debridement

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the teeth in situ or in the dental arch

dentition

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excessive sweating

diaphoresis

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a reduction of reimbursement for medical services when documentation is missing in a medical chart

downcodes

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painful menstruation

dysmenorrhea

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painful intercourse

dyspareunia

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indigestion

dyspepsia

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difficulty swallowing

dysphagia

difficulty breathing

dyspnea

painful urination

dysuria

swelling of body tissues due to an excessive accumulation of fluid in connective tissues or a serous cavity

edema

without teeth

edentulous

escape of fluid into a cavity

effusion

to become extremely thin or lean; wasting

emaciate

obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance

embolism

vomiting

emesis

bleeding from the nose

epistaxis

with fever

febrile

manner of walking

gait

pregnant

gravid

gums

gingiva

vomiting of blood

hematemesis

bright red bloody stools

hematochezia

swelling of blood which occurs in an organ or tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels

hematoma

blood in the urine

hematuria

the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity

hemothorax

coughing up blood

hemoptysis

persistently low arterial blood pressure

hypotension

inability to control bowel movements and urine

incontinence

tissue death resulting from failure of blood supply

infarct

pertaining to the groin region

inguinal

an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body

ischemia

articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage

joint

scar formation consisting of dense tissue

keloid

to do with tears

lacrimal

fatigue/exhuastion

lethargy

fibrous tissue, binding bones together

ligament

belonging to the tongue

lingual

enlargement of a lymph node

lymphadenopathy

generalized feeling of discomfort or weakness

malaise

a tumor that can invade/destroy local tissues and spread to other parts of the body

malignant

projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones (tibia/fibula)

malleolus

black, tarry-like stool

melena

muscular pain

myalgia

when a test or procedure is performed on a patient, but it is not documented in the medical chart to allow for generation of a bill

missed ancillary

heart attack

myocardial infarction

nostrils

nares

sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves

neuralgia

back part of the skull

occiput

painful swallowing

odynophagia

large bony projection of the ulna forming the elbow joint

olecranon

shortness of breath while lying down flat

orthopnea

mouth; orifice

able to be touched or felt

palpable

a noticeable, rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat

palpitations

women who has given birth to one or more viable offspring; the number of viable offspring born by a woman

para

abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness

paresthesia

extreme sensitivity to light

photophobia

inflammation of the pleural lining of lung which causes pain when taking a deep breath

pleurisy

excessive thirst

polydipsia

excessive urination

polyuria

itchiness

pruritis

consisting of pus

purulent

thin, watery discharge from the nose

rhinorrhea

pertaining to the ischium or hip

sciatic

long, slender portion of bone

shaft

any mixed matter with saliva that is expectorated through the mouth

sputum

star-shaped; radiating from a center

stellate

narrowing of a body opening or passage

stenosis

passing out or fainting

syncope

ringing in the ears

tinnitus

the twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis (i.e., ovary or testicles)

torsion

vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to the heart (excluding pulmonary vein)

vein

passing quickly into and out of existence (temporary condition)

transient

dizziness, often described as the room spinning

vertigo

constant symptom that increases and decreases in severity

waxing and waning

GENERAL MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Flashcards

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