Scribe terminology Flashcards
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Anterior
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Front
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Posterior
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Behind
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Proximal
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Closer to limb attachment point
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Distal
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Away from the limb attachment point
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Medial
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Toward the middle of the body
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Lateral
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Toward the side of the body
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Superior
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Above
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Inferior
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Below
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Papule
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Small raised skin area
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Petechiae
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Pinpoint skin spots from bleeding
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Purpura
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Hemorrhagic skin lesion
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Macule
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Flat, discolored skin lesion
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Pruritic
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Characterized by itchiness
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-megaly
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Indicates enlargement
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Surgical removal procedure
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ectomy
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otomy
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Surgical incision operation
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lithiasis
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Presence of stones
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itis
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Indicates inflammation
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Oophorectomy
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Surgical ovary removal
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Hysterectomy
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Uterus surgical removal
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Cholecystectomy
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Gallbladder surgical removal
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Appendectomy
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Appendix surgical removal
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Salpingo-Oophorectomy
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Ovary and fallopian tube removal
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Nephrolithiasis
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Presence of kidney stones
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Cholelithiasis
Presence of gallbladder stones
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Jaundice (Icterus)
Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes
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Lesion
Area of abnormal tissue
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Lymphadenopathy
Swollen, often tender lymph nodes
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Malocclusion
Misalignment, often referring to the jaw or teeth
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Distal interphalangeal joint (DIP)
Joint closest to the nail of fingers and toes (not present in thumb or large toe)
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Metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP)
Joint at the base of each finger and thumb (knuckle of a fist)
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Proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP)
Middle joint of fingers and toes (not present in thumb or large toe)
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Melena
Dark feces associated with upper GI bleeding
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Hematochezia
Passage of bright red blood in the stool
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Myalgias
Muscle pain
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Meningismus
Collection of symptoms associated with meningeal irritation
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Neuropathy
Non-inflammatory disease of nerves
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Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Heart attack
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Palpitations
Symptomatic rapid or irregular heartbeat
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Paresthesias
Abnormal sensation in the extremities
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Paronychia
Infection of the skin adjacent to a nail
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Pleural effusion
Excess fluid in the pleural cavity
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Pleura (adj. Pleuritic)
Double-layered membrane covering the lung and thoracic wall
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Pneumothorax
Abnormal collection of air in the space between the pulmonary pleura and the chest cavity, causing lung collapse
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Popliteal/Antecubital fossa
Depression at the back of the knee/anterior surface of the elbow
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Oropharynx (adj. Oropharyngeal)
Area connecting the mouth and larynx
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Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Blood clot in a pulmonary artery
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Raccoon eyes
Bruising around the eye(s)
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Rhonchi
Gurgling or bubbling sounds in the lungs
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Rhinorrhea
Runny nose
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Rales
Crackling sounds in the lungs
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Wheezes
Continuous, whistling sound during breathing
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Sciatica
Pain radiating down the leg from the lower back
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Sepsis
Massive inflammatory response to a serious infection
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Herpes Zoster
Painful rash from varicella zoster virus reactivation
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Shingles
Viral infection causing a painful rash
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Stenosis
Narrowing or hardening of a structure
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Nail trephination
Procedure to relieve pressure by creating nail opening
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Stridor
Respiratory sound due to turbulent air flow in larynx
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Subungual hematoma
Bruising beneath a nail (finger or toe)
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Syncope
Fainting
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Thrombocytopenia
Insufficient platelets
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Tympanic Membrane (TM)
Ear drum
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Trismus
Restricted mouth opening
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Ulcer
Local defect in organ or tissue surface
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Urticaria
Itchiness
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Dermatome
Skin area supplied by a single nerve root
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Flank
Back area between last rib and hip
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Bursa
Fluid-filled sac near a joint
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Benign
Not cancerous
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Malignant
Cancerous
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Abrasion
Scrape
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Acute
Abrupt condition of short duration
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Chronic
Long-lasting condition with remission/exacerbation
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Contusion
Bruise
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Macro-
Prefix meaning large
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Micro-
Prefix meaning small raised skin area
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Dys-
Prefix meaning difficult or painful
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-plegia
Suffix for paralysis
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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Stroke; Loss of neurological function from blood flow interruption
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Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Short period of brain blood supply insufficiency
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Epilepsy
Seizures disorder
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Aphasia
Loss of speech
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-tripsy
Suffix for crushing
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-centesis
Suffix for puncture
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-rrhea
Suffix for flow or discharge
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Cirrhosis
Liver degenerative disease
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Varices
Bulging veins
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Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
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Emphysema
Lung air sacs destruction disease
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Enlarged prostate causing urination difficulty
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Atelectasis
Partial lung collapse reducing gas exchange
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Hydrocele
Fluid-filled sac around the testis
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Priapism
Prolonged, painful erection
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Infection of female reproductive organs
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Ectopic pregnancy
Implantation outside the uterus
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Metorrhagia
Irregular vaginal bleeding
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Osteoporosis
Decreased bone mass
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Arthritis
Synovial joint chronic inflammation
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Nerve compression causing hand pain/tingling
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Stomach acid reflux into esophagus
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Metastases
Cancer spread from original area
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Tachy-
Prefix for fast
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Brady-
Prefix for slow
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Hyper-
Prefix for high
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Abduction
Moving limb away from body or spreading fingers/toes
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Hypo-
Prefix for low
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Adduction
Moving limb toward body or bringing fingers/toes together
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Supination
Forearm movement with palm facing forward
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Flexion
Decreasing angle between bones
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Extension
Increasing angle between bones, straightening joint
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Pronation
Forearm movement with palm facing backward
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Twisting hip/shoulder movement, distal surface moving away/toward midline
Rotation (external/internal)
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Inter-
Prefix meaning between
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Intra-
Prefix meaning within
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Ipsilateral
On the same side
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Contralateral
On the opposite side
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Diplopia
Double vision
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Nystagmus
Rapid, repetitive eye movement
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Tinnitus
Ringing in the ears
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Vertigo
Sensation of imbalance or spinning
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Photophobia
Sensitivity to light
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Hordeolum
Stye
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Psoriasis
Autoimmune skin disorder with red patches and silvery scales
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Abscess
Enclosed pus collection
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Cellulitis
Infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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Pallor
Unusual skin paleness
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Inversion
Foot turning to angle bottom toward midline
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Eversion
Foot turning bottom away from midline
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Gout
Arthritis from uric acid crystals in joint
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Paralysis
Loss of muscle control/strength
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Cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle disease
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Congenital
Present at birth
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Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus
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Atherosclerosis
Artery hardening with fatty plaque accumulation
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Ureterolithiasis
Stone in a ureter
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Colic
Prolonged crying or fussiness in an otherwise healthy infant
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Choledocholithiasis
Gallstone in the common bile duct
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Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix
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Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the surface of the eye, "pink eye"
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Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease causing ulcerations primarily in the colon and rectum
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Cholecystitis
Gallbladder inflammation
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Bronchitis
Broncihal tract inflammation
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Diverticulitis
Inflammation of out-pouches (diverticula) in the colon
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Meningitis
Inflammation of the membranes around the brain
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pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart
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Plantar fasciitis
Inflammation of the fibrous tissue on the sole of the foot
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Encephalitis
Inflammation of the tissues of the brain
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Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the kidney, typically due to bacterial infaction
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Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx (sore throat)
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Otitis Media
Inflammation of the middle ear/tympanic membrane
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Otitis Externa
Inflammation of the external ear aka, "swimmer's ear"
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McBurney's Point
Area of the RLQ of the abdomen often tender in appendicitis
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Murphy's Sign
Gallbladder tenderness
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Metatarsal
Long bones in the midfoot between the heel and toes
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Metacarpal
Lone bones of the hand, between the wrist and fingers
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Decreased coronary artery blood flow resulting in injury to heart muscle
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Adnexa
Ovary, fallopian tube, and supporting structures lateral to the uterus
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Febrile
Patient with a fever
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Afebrile
Absence of fever
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Anaphylaxis
An acute hypersensitivity reaction due to exposure to a previously encountered antigen.
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Anemia
Deficiency of RBC numbers and/or hemoglobin
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