Scribe - Terminology Flashcards
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Adnexa
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The appendages of an organ, such as the eye or uterus
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Afebrile
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Without fever (less than 37.5 degree Celsius)
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Ambulatory
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Walking or able to walk
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Aneurysm
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A widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissue causing formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted or burst
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Angina pectoris
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A disease marked by brief paroxysmal attacks of chest pain precipitated by deficient oxygenation of the heart muscles
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Anasarca
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Total body swelling (extreme generalized edema)
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Anorexia
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Loss of appetite, especially when prolonged
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Aphasia
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Inability to speak, read, or write
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Appendectomy
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Surgical removal of the appendix
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Arrhythmia
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Irregular heartbeat
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Artery
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Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
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Arthralgia
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Pain associated with a point
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Articulation
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Connection between bones
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Ascites
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Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity leading to distension
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Atelectasis
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Partial or total collapse of lung tissue
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Auscultation
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Listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually with a stethoscope
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Avulsion
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A forcible pulling away of a part or structure (usually the skin)
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Axilla
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Armpit
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Bradycardia
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Abnormally slow heart beat
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Bradypnea
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Abnormally slow breathing
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Bruit
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A murmur or sound heard in auscultation
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Cachectic
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State of general ill appearance and malnutrition
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Cardiomegaly
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Enlargement of the heart
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Cerumen
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Ear wax
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Cervical
Pertaining to the neck or cervix of the uterus
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Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
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Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder
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Cholelithiasis
Production of gallstone
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Cirrhosis
Inflammation of an organ by degenerative charges, especially the liver
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Colectomy
Excision of part of the large intestine or colon
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Colostomy
Surgical procedure that provides an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall
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Conjunctiva
Inner lining of the eyelid
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Cornea
Transparent coat of the eyeball covering the iris and the pupil
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Crepitus
A crackling or grating sound.
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Cyanotic
Pertaining to bluish or slate like skin color
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Debridement
Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
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Dehiscence
A separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision
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Dentition
The teeth in situ or in the 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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Dorsiflexion
Backward flexion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot
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Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation
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Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse
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Dyspepsia
Indigestion
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Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
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Dysphasia
Loss of deficiency in the power to understand language as a result of injury or disease to the brain
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Dyspnea
Difficult and labored breathing, shortness of breath
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Dysuria
Painful urination
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Ecchymosis
Hemorrhagic, non-elevated, irregularly-formed, discolored area of skin caused by the seepage of blood beneath the epidermis (a bruise)
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Eczema
Inflammatory condition of the skin which may be acute of chronic, characterized by itching or burning, time papules and vesicles, oozing, crusting and scaling
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Edema
Swelling of body tissues due to an excessive accumulation of fluid in connective tissue or a serous cavity
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Edentulous
Without teeth
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Effusion
Escape of fluid into a cavity
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Emaciate
To become extremely thin or lean; wasting
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Embolism
Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance
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Emesis
Vomit
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Epistaxis
Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleeding
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Erythema
Unusual redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion
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Evulsion
Forcible extraction, or act of tearing away of a part
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Fascia
Fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting, and separating muscles and body organs
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Febrile
Pertaining to having fever
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Fluorescein
Red, crystalline substance used in diagnosis examination of the eye to detect corneal lesions, abrasions, or foreign bodies
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Fontanel
Any of the spaces closed by membranous structures between the uncompleted angles of the parietal bones and the neighboring bones of a fetal or young skull
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Fundus
The large, upper end of the uterus, also the bottom aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ such as the eye
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Gingiva
Gums
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Grand mal
Severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor, and temporary loss of consciousness.
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Gravid
Being pregnant
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Hemangioma
Tumor consisting of blood vessel
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Hematochezia
Blood in stool
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Hematoma
Swelling of blood which occurs in an organ or tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels
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Hematuria
Blood in urine
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Hemoptysis
Spitting up of blood; blood-stained sputum
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Hemorrhage
Excessive of profuse bleeding
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Hemothorax
Blood fluid present in the pleural cavity
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Hepatosplenomegaly
Enlargement of the liver and spleen
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Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar; excessive amount of glucose circulating on the blood plasma
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Hyperkalemia
Potassium concentration in the plasma is too high
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Hypernatremia
Sodium concentration in the plasma is too high
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Hypertension
Persistently high arterial blood pressure
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Hypoglycemia
Pathologic state produced by lower than normal level of blood glucose
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Hypokalemia
Potassium concentration in the plasma is too low
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Hyponatremia
Sodium concentration in the plasma is too low
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Hypotension
Persistently low arterial blood pressure
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Ileus
Disturbance of the coordinated contractions of intestinal muscles so that materials do not pass through to the lower bowel
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Induration
Act of hardening; a specific 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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Joint
Articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage
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Keloid
Scar formation consisting of dense tissue
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Lacrimal
Related to tears
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Leukocytosis
Elevated white blood cell count above the normal range
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Ligament
Fibrous tissue that binds bones together
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Lingual
Belonging to the tongue
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Lymphadenopathy
Enlargement of a lymph node
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Macule
Small colored spot on the skin
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Malaise
Generalized discomfort or weakness
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Malleolus
Projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones
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Malocclusion
Imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth
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Mastectomy
Surgical excision of the breast
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Melena
Black tarry stool
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Menorrhagia
Painful menstruation
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Myalgia
Muscular pain
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Nares
Nostril
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Neuralgia
Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves
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Nystagmus
Involuntary rapid eye movements
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Occiput
Back part of the skull
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Odynophagia
Painful swallowing
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Olecranon
Large bony projection of the ulna forming the elbow joint
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Ophthalmalgia
Pain in the eye
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Os
Mouth, orifice
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Pallor
Paleness to the skin
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Palpable
Able to be touched or easily perceived
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Para
The number of viable offspring born by a woman; woman who had given birth to one or more viable offspring
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Parasthesia
Abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping; burning, tingling, or numbness
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Paronychia
Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail
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Paroxysmal
Describes a sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms
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Petechia
Tiny red spot occurring on the skin caused by a small amount of escaping blood
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Photophobia
Abnormal intolerance to light
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Pleurisy
Painful inflammation of the pleura
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Pneumothorax
Presence of air or gas in the pleural space that occur spontaneously, due to trauma or deliberately introduced in a collapsed lung
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Popliteal fossa
The back of the knee
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Purulent
Consisting of matter or pus; resembling pus
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Rale
Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation; a crackling
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Rhinorrhea
Thin, watery discharge from the nose
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Rhonchi
Whistling or snoring sounds heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed
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Sciatic
Penetrating to the ischium or hip
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Sclera
Dense, fibrous, opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea
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Shaft
Long, slender portion of a long bone
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Sputum
Spittle, any mixed matter with saliva that is expectorated through the mouth
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Stellate
Star-shaped; radiating from the center
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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 an obstruction of the air passages
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Syncope
Loss of consciousness; to faint
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Tachycardia
Abnormal rapid heart beat
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Tachypnea
Extremely rapid respiration
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Thoracostomy
Procedure to install a chest tube
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Thoracotomy
Surgical cutting into the chest wall
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Tinea
Any of many different superficial infections of the skin
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Tinnitus
A ringing in the ears
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Tonsillectomy
Surgical excision of a tonsil
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Torsion
The twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis
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Trismus
Spasm of the masticatory muscles; difficulty opening mouth
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Turgor
Condition of being distended or swollen; normal fullness
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Urticaria
Hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area and are often attended by itching
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Vein
Vessel carrying blood towards the heart
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Vertigo
Condition of dizziness, often described as a room spinning sensation
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Wheal
Round, localized area of edema on the skin attended by severe itching which vanishes quickly
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Wheeze
Difficult breathing with a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passageways
