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Anatomical Terms/General Medical Terminology Flashcards

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abduction

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movement of a body part away from the midline

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adduction

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movement of a body part toward the midline

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anatomical position

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the erect position of the body with arms at the side and palms of the hand facing forward

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anterior (ventral)

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nearer to the front

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bilateral

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paired structures having left and right members

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contralateral

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occurring on the opposite side of the body

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deep

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father from the surface

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depressor

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a muscle whose contraction pulls down the part of the body to which it is attached.

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distal

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farther from the trunk or site of attachment

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dorsal

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situated toward the back of the body; also back of hand and top of foot

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dorsiflexion

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backward flexion or bending (of hand/foot)

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extension

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the straightening of a body part

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external

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situated outside; exterior (refers to wall of cavity or hollow form)

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evert

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to turn outward

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flexion

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bending or angulation of a body part

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frontal (coronal)

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vertical planes that pass through the body at right angles to the median plane; divide the body into anterior and posterior parts

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inferior

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nearer to the feet

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internal

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inside (refers to wall of cavity or hollow form)

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invert

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to turn inward

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ipsilateral

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occurring on the same side of the body

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lateral

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farther from the median plane

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levator

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a muscle whose contraction raises the part of the body to which it is attached

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medial

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nearer to the median plane

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midline

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divides the body into a right and left side

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palmar

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palmar surface of hand

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plantar*

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sole side of foot

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plantar flexion*

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foot movement when toes flex down (pointing your toes)

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posterior

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nearer to the back

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pronator

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medial rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces posteriorly

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prone

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body lying face down (chest down back up)

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proximal

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nearer to the trunk or site of attachment

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supine*

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body lying face up (chest up and back down)

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superior

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nearer to the head

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transverse (horizontal)

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horizontal planes that pass through the body at right angles to long axis; divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts

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volar

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relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot

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afebrile*

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without fever

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ambulation

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to walk (with a cane/walker)

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aneurysm

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an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall

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antiemetic

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medication used to relieve nausea and vomiting

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antipyretics

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medication used to reduce fever

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arrhythmia

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an abnormal heart rhythm (aka cardiac dysrhythmia)

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artery

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a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart

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arthralgia

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paint in a joint

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articulation

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connection between bones

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45
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atelectasis

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partial or total collapse of the lungs

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avulsion

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the action of pulling or tearing away (such as a skin avulsion)

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axilla

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armpit

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benign

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a tumor that is not dangerous and does not spread

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bruit

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an abnormal murmur or sound heard through a stethoscope

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cardiomegaly

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abnormal enlargement of the heart

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cephalgia

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a headache

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cerumen

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earwax

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debridement

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removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

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dentition

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the teeth in situ or in the dental arch

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diaphoresis*

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excessive sweating

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downcodes

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a reduction in reimbursement for medical services when documentation is missing in a medical chart

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dysmenorrhea

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painful menstruation

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dyspareunia

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painful intercourse

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dyspepsia

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indigestion

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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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dysuria*

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painful urination

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edema

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swelling of the body tissues due to an excessive accumulation of fluid in connective tissue or a serous cavity

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edentulous

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without teeth

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effusion

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escape of a fluid into a cavity

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emaciate

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to become extremely thin or lean; wasting

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embolism

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obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance

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emesis*

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vomiting

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epistaxis*

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bleeding from the nose

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febrile

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with fever

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gait*

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manner of walking

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gingiva

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gums

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gravid

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pregnant

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hematemesis

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vomiting of blood

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hematochezia*

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bright red bloody stools

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hematoma

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swelling of blood which occurs in an organ or tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels

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hematuria*

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blood in the urine

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hemoptysis*

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coughing up blood

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hemothorax

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the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity

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hypotension

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persistently low arterial blood pressure

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incontinence*

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inability to control bowel movements or urine

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infarct

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tissue death resulting from failure of blood supply

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inguinal

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pertaining to the groin region

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ischemia

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an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body

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joint

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articulation between two or more bone or cartilage

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keloid

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scar formation consisting of dense tissue

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lacrimal

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to do with tears

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lethargy

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fatigue/exhaustion

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ligament

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fibrous tissue; binding bones together

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lingual

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belonging to the tongue

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lymphdenopathy

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enlargement of a lymph node

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malaise

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generalized feeling of discomfort or weakness

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malignant

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a tumor that can invade/destroy local tissues and spread to other parts of the body

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malleolus

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projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones (tibia/fibula)

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melena

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black, tarry-like stool

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missed ancillary

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when a test or procedure is performed on a patient, but it is not documented in the medical chart to allow for generation of a bill

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myalgia

A

muscular pain

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myocardial infarction*

A

heart attack

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nares

A

nostrils

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neuralgia

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sharp pain alone the course of a nerve or several nerves

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occiput

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back part of the skull

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odynophagia

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painful swallowing

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olecranon

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large bony projection of the ulna forming the elbow joint

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orthopnea

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shortness of breath while lying down flat

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os

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mouth; orifice

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palpable

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able to be touched or felt

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palpitations

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a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat

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para

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woman who has given birth to one or more viable offspring; the number of viable offspring born by a woman

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paresthesia

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abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness

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photophobia

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extreme sensitivity to light

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pleurisy

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inflammation of the pleural lining of lung which causes pain when taking a deep breath

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polydipsia

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excessive thirst

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polyuria

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excessive urination

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pruritis*

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itchiness

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purulent

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consisting of pus

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rhinorrhea

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thin, watery discharge from the nose

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sciatic

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pertaining to the ischium or hip

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shaft

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long, slender portion of bone

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sputum

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any mixed matter with saliva that is expectorated through the mouth

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stellate

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star-shaped; radiating from a center

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stenosis

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narrowing of a body opening or passage

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syncope*

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passing out or fainting

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tinnitus

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ringing in the ears

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torsion

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the twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis (ie: ovary, testicle)

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transient

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passing quickly into and out of existence (temporary condition)

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vein

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vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to the heart (excluding pulmonary veins)

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vertigo*

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dizziness, often describe as the room spinning

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waxing and waning

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constant symptom that increased and decreased in severity (such as pain)

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