All clinical terminology Flashcards
Stomatitis
Inflammation of mouth and lips
Asterixis
Tremor of the hand when wrist is extended
Cyanosis
Blue or grey skin discolouration
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that causes small patches of swollen tissue, called granulomas, to develop in the organs of the body.
Xanthoma
Yellowish cholesterol rich deposits under the skin
Xanthalasma
Yellowish cholesterol rich deposits around the eyes
Corneal arcus
A white fatty deposit around the cornea
Stenosis
Abnormal narrowing of vessels
Haemoptesis
Coughing blood
Haemopoiesis
Formation of blood cellular components
Ecchymosis
Bruising caused by leaking under the skin rather than impact
Haemotympanum
Blood in the middle ear behind the eardrum
Otorrhea
Ear drainage
Rhinorrhea
Nose drainage
How long after a basal skull fracture might peri-orbital ecchymosis (racoon eyes) or mastoid ecchymosis (battle signs) appear?
1-3 days
How long after a skull fracture can CSF leak be delayed?
Hours or days
What is the purpose of Cushing’s Triad?
A physiological triad for signs of a response to an increased ICP.
What are the three elements of Cushing’s triad?
Irregular Respiratory Rate
Widening Pulse Pressure
Bradycardia
Congenital
Present from birth
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Myocardium becoming enlarged and weakened (flabby)
Pyelonephritis
Kidney infection
What is an embolus?
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.
Rheumatism
Any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles or fibrous tissue e.g. rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis
