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All clinical terminology Flashcards

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of mouth and lips

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Asterixis

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Tremor of the hand when wrist is extended

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Cyanosis

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Blue or grey skin discolouration

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Sarcoidosis

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Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that causes small patches of swollen tissue, called granulomas, to develop in the organs of the body.

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Xanthoma

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Yellowish cholesterol rich deposits under the skin

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Xanthalasma

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Yellowish cholesterol rich deposits around the eyes

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Corneal arcus

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A white fatty deposit around the cornea

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Stenosis

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Abnormal narrowing of vessels

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Haemoptesis

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Coughing blood

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Haemopoiesis

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Formation of blood cellular components

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Ecchymosis

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Bruising caused by leaking under the skin rather than impact

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Haemotympanum

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Blood in the middle ear behind the eardrum

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Otorrhea

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Ear drainage

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Rhinorrhea

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Nose drainage

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How long after a basal skull fracture might peri-orbital ecchymosis (racoon eyes) or mastoid ecchymosis (battle signs) appear?

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1-3 days

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How long after a skull fracture can CSF leak be delayed?

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Hours or days

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What is the purpose of Cushing’s Triad?

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A physiological triad for signs of a response to an increased ICP.

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What are the three elements of Cushing’s triad?

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Irregular Respiratory Rate
Widening Pulse Pressure
Bradycardia

19
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Congenital

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Present from birth

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Dilated cardiomyopathy

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Myocardium becoming enlarged and weakened (flabby)

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Pyelonephritis

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Kidney infection

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What is an embolus?

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A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel in one area of the body, breaks off, and travels to another area of the body.

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Rheumatism

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Any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles or fibrous tissue e.g. rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis

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