Med Terms For Holland Flashcards
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Otorrhagia
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Bleeding from the ear
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Otalgia/ otodynia
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Earache
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Otorrhea
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Purulent drainage from the ear
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Tinnitus
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Jingling, ringing, or buzzing in the ear
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Vertigo
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A turning around, dizziness
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Otitis externa
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Inflammation of the external acoustic meatus
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Cerumen impaction
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Excessive buildup of wax in the ear that often reduces hearing acuity, esp. in elderly
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Myringitis/ tympanitis
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Inflammation of the eardrum
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Otitis media
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Inflammation of the middle ear
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Aerotitis media
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Inflammation of the middle ear from changes in atmospheric pressure, often occurs with frequent air travel
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Eustachian obstruction
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Blockage of the Eustachian tube, usually as a result of infection, as in otitis media
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Otosclerosis
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Hardening of the bony tissue in the ear
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Sensorineural hearing loss
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Hearing impairment caused by lesions or dysfunction of the cochlea or auditory nerve
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Mixed hearing loss
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Combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss
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Presbyacusis/ presbycusis
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Hearing Impairment in old age
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Anorexia
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Loss of appetite
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Aphagia
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Inability to swallow
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Ascites
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Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (ascos=bag)
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Buccal
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In the cheek
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Diarrhea
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Frequent loose or liquid stools
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Constipation
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Infrequent or incomplete bowel movements characterized by hardened dry stool that is difficult to pass
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Dyspepsia
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Indigestion
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Dysphagia
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Difficulty in swallowing
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Eructation
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Belch
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Flatulence
Gas in the stomach or intestines
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Halitosis
Bad breath
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Hematemesis
Vomiting blood
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Hematochezia
Red blood in stool
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Hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver
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Hyperbilirubinemia
Excessive level of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the blood
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Icterus/ jaundice
Yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera ( white of the eye), and other tissues caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood
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Melena
Dark colored, tarry stool caused by old blood
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Nausea
Feeling sick in the stomach
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Steatorrhea
Feces containing fat
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Sublingual/ hypoglossal
Under the tongue
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Ankyloglissia
Tongue-tied, a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick frenulum
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Cheilitis
Inflammation of the lip
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Esophageal varices
Swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus that are especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage
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Esophagitis
Inflammation of the esophagus
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Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Back flow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus.
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Gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums
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Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue
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Parotiditis/ parotitis
Mumps, inflammation of the parotid gland
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Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
Sore on the mucus membrane of the stomach, duodenum, or any other part of the GI system exposed to gastric juices. Commonly caused by infection with Helicbacter pylori bacteria
Gastric ulcer: ulcer on stomach
Duodenal ulcer: ulcer on the duodenum
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Pyloric stenosis
Narrowed condition of the pylorus
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Sialoadenitis
Inflammation of the salivary gland
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Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth
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Anal fistula
An abnormal tube like passageway from the anus that may connect with the rectum
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Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix
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Colitis
Inflammation of the colon (large intestine)
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Ulcerative colitis
Chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcerations.
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Colorectal polyps
Benign tissue growths on the mucous membrane lining the large intestine and rectum, adenomatous types are precancerous and likely to develop into malignancy
Pediculated polyp: projected on a stalk
Sessile polyp: lying flat on the surface
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Diverticulum
An abnormal side pocket in the GI tract, usually related to lack of dietary fiber
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Dysentery
Inflammation of the intestine characterized by frequent blood in stools, most often caused by bacteria or Protozoa.
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Enteritis
Inflammation of the small intestine
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Hemorrhoid
Swollen twisted vein,varicosity, in the anal region,
| Haimorrhosis = a vein likely to bleed.
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Hernia
Protrusion of a part from its normal location.
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Hiatal hernia
Protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm
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Inguinal hernia
Protrusion of a loop of the intestine through layers of abdominal wall in the inguinal region
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Incarcerated hernia
Hernia that is swollen and fixed within a sac, causing an obstruction
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Strangulated hernia
Hernia that is constricted, cut off from circulation, and likely to become gangrenous
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Umbilical hernia
Protrusion of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal walls round the umbilicus
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Ileitis
Inflammation of the lower portion of the small intestine
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Intussusception
Prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of the adjoining part
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Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum
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Proctitis
Inflammation of the rectum and the anus
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Volvulus
Twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction
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Cholangitis
Inflammation of the bile ducts
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Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder
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Choledocholithiasis
Presence of stones in the common bile duct
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Cholelithiasis
Presence of stones in the gallbladder or bile duct
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Cirrhosis
Chronic disease characterized by degeneration of the liver tissue, most often caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency
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Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
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Hepatitis A
Inflammation of the liver caused by hep A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally though fecal contamination of food or water
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Hepatitis B
Inflammation of the liver caused by hep B virus (HBV), transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluids
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Hepatitis C
Inflammation of the liver caused by hep C virus (HCV) which is transmitted by exposure to infected blood, this strain is rarely contracted sexually
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Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas
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Albuminuria/ proteinuria
Presence of albumin in the urine, such as occurs in renal disease or in normal urine after heavy exercise
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Anuria
Absence of urine formation
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Bacteriuria
Presence of bacteria in the urine
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Dysuria
Painful urination
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Enuresis
Involuntary discharge of urine, usually referring to a lack of bladder control
Nocturnal enuresis, bed- wetting during sleep
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Glucosuria, glycosuria
Glucose/ sugar in the urine
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Hematuria
Presence of blood in the urine
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Incontinence
Involuntary discharge of urine or feces
| Stress urinary incontinence (SUI): involuntary discharge of urine with coughing, sneezing and / or strained exercise
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Ketonuria
Presence of ketone bodies in the urine
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Ketone bodies/ ketone compounds
Acetone, beta-hydroxybutyric acid and acetoacetic acid, products of metabolism that appear in the urine from the body's abnormal utilization of carbohydrates, such as occurs in uncontrolled diabetes or starvation
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Nocturia
Urination at night
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Oliguria
Scanty production of urine
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Polyuria
Condition of excessive urine
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Pyuria
Presence of white cells in the urine, usually indicating infection
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Urinary retention
Retention of urine resulting from an inability to void (urinate) naturally because of spasm or obstruction
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Adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD)
Inherited condition of multiple cyst that gradually form in the kidney, causing destruction of normal tissue that leads to renal failure, diagnosed in adults presenting with hypertension, kidney enlargement, and recurrent UTIs
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Glomerulonephritis
Form of nephritis involving the glomerulus
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Hydronephrosis
Pooling of urine in dilated areas of the renal pelvis and calices of one or both kidneys caused by an obstructed outflow of urine
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Nephritis
Inflammation of the kidney
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Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the renal pelvis
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Nephrosis
Degenerative disease of the renal tubules
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Nephrolithiasis
Presence of a renal stone or stones
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Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
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Urethritis
Inflammation of the urethra
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Urethrocystitis
Inflammation of the urethra and bladder
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Urethral stenosis
Narrowed condition of the urethra
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Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Invasion of pathogenic organisms (commonly bacteria) in the urinary tract, esp. the urethra and bladder, symptoms include Dysuria, malaise, urinary frequency
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Uremia/ azotemia
Excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste in the blood caused by kidney failure
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Diverticulosis
presence of diverticula in the GI, esp. colon
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Diverticulitis
inflammation of the diverticula
