M-P Flashcards by Shannon Cantwell

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manipulation, manipulate

A

to handle

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menopause

A

cessation of menstruation

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menorrhagia

A

profuse menstruation

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metrorrhagia

A

variable amount of uterine bleeding occurring at frequent but irregular intervals

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moist

A

wet

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monoplegia

A

paralysis of one limb

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mucopurulent

A

drainage containing mucus and pus

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mydriasis

A

dilation of pupil

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myopia

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near-sightedness

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myosis

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contraction of pupil

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nausea

A

desire to vomit

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necrosis

A

death of tissue

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nocturia

A

frequent voiding at night

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obese

A

overweight

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objective

A

able to document other than by observation

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oliguria

A

scant urination, less than 400 ml in 24 hrs.

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orthopnea

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inability to breath or difficulty breathing lying down

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palliative

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offering temporary relief

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pallor

A

white

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palpatation, palpate

A

to feel with hands or fingers

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paraplegia

A

paralysis of legs

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paroxysm

A

spasms or convulsive seizure

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paroxysmal

A

coming in seizures

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pediculi, pediculosis

A

lice

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percussion, percuss

A

to strike

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persistent

A

lasting over a long time

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petechia

A

small rupture of blood vessels

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photophobia

A

sensitive to light

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photosensistivity

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skin reaction caused by exposure to sunlight

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pigmented

A

containing color

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polyuria

A

increased amount of voiding

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profuse, copious

A

large amount

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projectile

A

ejected or projected some distance

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pronation

A

to turn downward

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prone

A

on abdomen, face turned to one side

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prophylactic

A

preventative

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protruding

A

extends outward

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pruitus

A

itching

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ptosis

A

drooping eyelid

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purulent

A

drainage containing pus

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pyrexia

A

elevated temperature

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pyuria

A

pus in the urine