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Medical Lingo Flashcards

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EFFUSION:

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build up of excess fluid (swelling!)

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Hepatomegaly:

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enlarged liver

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Cervical lymphadenopathy:

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abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes (LNs) in the head and neck

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Pharyngitis:

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inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oropharynx (sore throat)

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Diffuse:

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word “diffuse” means “widespread” and refers to pain that is more or less all over, or at least in many areas

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Synovitis:

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(or synovial inflammation) is when the synovium of a joint becomes inflamed (swollen)

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Orthopnea:

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shortness of breath that occurs while lying flat and is relieved by sitting or standing

Pnea- lungs
Ortho- laying flat –> standing
(ex: orthostatic hypotension)

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XerophthalMIA:

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abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye

-Ophthal (eye)

“Mia my X, did shed a tear when we broke up!”

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Keratomalacia

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an eye disorder that involves drying and clouding of the cornea (the clear layer in front of the iris and pupil) due to vitamin A deficiency

KerAtomAlAciA- vit A

KERA TOMA lacia
-KERA got a TOMAto thrown in her face! now she cant see right!

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Follicular hyperkeratosis, also known as keratosis pilaris (KP),

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is a skin condition characterized by excessive development of keratin in hair follicles, resulting in rough, cone-shaped, elevated papules

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A papular lesion is a

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solid, raised area, usually less than 1 cm in diameter, with distinct borders

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Hemoptysis:

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coughing up blood

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Odynophagia is

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pain when swallowing

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The medical term for painful intercourse is

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dyspareunia (dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh), defined as persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after sex

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Comedones are

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small, flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are one type of acne. They are found at the opening of skin pores. A solid core can often be seen in the middle of the small bump

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Akathisia is defined as

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an inability to remain still

AKATHISiA

AKA THIS is A word means you need to sit still!!

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Leiomyomas are

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benign tumors that originate in smooth muscle cells of the myometrium, which is the thick middle layer of the uterine wall that contracts during childbirth and menstruation

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Menorrhagia is

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menstrual bleeding that lasts more than 7 days. It can also be bleeding that is very heavy. How do you know if you have heavy bleeding? If you need to change your tampon or pad after less than 2 hours or you pass clots the size of a quarter or larger, that is heavy bleeding.

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Myalgia describes

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muscle aches and pain

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Oropharynx:

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The middle part of the throat connects to the oral cavity (mouth). It allows air, food and fluid to pass through

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Cystitis

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is inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bladder infection

22
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Hypha

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each of the branching filaments that make up the mycelium of a FUNGUS

-tinea

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nuchal rigidity

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Resistance of the extensor muscles of the neck to being bent forwards (i.e., impaired neck flexion)

-think meningitis

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The medical term for painful intercourse is

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dyspareunia (dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh), defined as persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after sex

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enuresis

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Nighttime loss of bladder control, or bed-wetting, usually in children.

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gastroenteritis —

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often called stomach flu

27
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An adnexal (ad-nek-suhl) mass is a

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growth that develops around the uterus, usually in your ovaries, fallopian tubes and neighboring connective tissues

28
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AmbLYOPia

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Lazy Eye

your eye is LYOPI

29
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Mebendazole is

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used to treat infections caused by worms (pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms.)

-Elderly patients and patients with comorbid conditions like liver impairment and/or end-stage renal disease should be monitored closely

meBEND-A-ZOLE
“I need you to BEND so I can out some tape on DA AZs-hOLE”

“worms come out of DA-AZOLE”

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Kyphosis

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Curvature of the spine (osteoporosis & age)

KYPHosis
“KYPH comes from strife look at the back on my wife!”

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Xerosis

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Dry skin

32
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Ankylosing spondylitis

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type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.

“I got arthritis in my back from spullunciking”

33
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A mononuclear spot test is also called

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heterophile antibody test.
-This test can help confirm the diagnosis of Mono.
(Brought on by the Epstein-Barr virus)

-Need to check spleen size before returning to sports

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Burton line is a clinical feature seen in patients with

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lead poisoning.
* Burton line is a thin, grey-blue line that is visible along the margin of the gums at the base of the teeth.

– think Tim Burton character

35
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another name for Vitamin B12

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cobalamin

36
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Paresthesia

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-refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also occur in other parts of the body

37
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Urticaria

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medical term for hives

38
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Varicocele

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scrotum varicose veins

39
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Spermatocele

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A spermatocele (SPUR-muh-toe-seel) is an abnormal sac (cyst) that develops in the epididymis — the small, coiled tube located on the upper testicle that collects and transports sperm. Noncancerous and generally painless, a spermatocele usually is filled with milky or clear fluid that might contain sperm

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what is the generic name for Ortho-Novum 777

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Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (birth control)

41
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Satellite lesions

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small white pus-filled lesions surrounded by redness.

-In addition to the skin folds, lesions may be found on nearby skin outside the diaper area, such as the thighs or abdomen.

-usually a common sign of the yeast infection.

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The stool guaiac test

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looks for hidden (occult) blood in a stool sample. It can find blood even if you cannot see it yourself.

43
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kolpik spots

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Cluster of tiny white papules with an erythematous base on buccal mucosa

rubeoLA - measLes - kopLick spots

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