Medical Terminologies

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is a medical emergency that occurs when there is a complete lack of oxygen in the body

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ANOXIA

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is a physical sign characterized by bulbous enlargement of the ends of one or more fingers or toes

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CLUBBING

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a condition that occurs when the muscles in the airways of the lungs tighten, making it difficult to breathe

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BRONCHOSPASM

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

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ORTHOPNEA

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occurs when fluid collects in spaces in your belly (abdomen)

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ASCITES

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A condition marked by a loss of more than 10% of body weight, including loss of muscle mass and fat, in a person who is not trying to lose weight

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CACHEXIA

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when a healthy baby cries for a very long time for no obvious reason

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COLIC

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for swallowing difficulties

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DYSPHAGIA

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A burning sensation in the chest caused by acid reflux, commonly known as heartburn

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Pyrosis

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Vomiting blood, indicating bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract

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Hematemesis

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Passage of fresh, red blood through the rectum, often due to lower gastrointestinal bleeding

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Hematochezia

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Black, tarry stools caused by digested blood from upper gastrointestinal bleeding

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Melena

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Fatty, foul-smelling stools due to malabsorption of fats.

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Steatorrhea

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Excessive hunger or increased appetite, often associated with diabetes or hyperthyroidism

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Polyphagia

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Excessive urination, frequently seen in diabetes mellitus or insipidus.

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Polyuria

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Excessive thirst, often accompanying conditions like diabetes

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Polydipsia

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Involuntary urination, commonly referred to as bedwetting.

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Enuresis

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Frequent urination at night, disrupting sleep.

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Nocturia

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Reduced urine output, often a sign of dehydration or kidney dysfunction.

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Oliguria

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Loss of the ability to understand or express speech due to brain damage.

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Aphasia

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Loss of voice resulting from damage or dysfunction of the vocal cords.

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Aphonia

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Lack of oxygen in the body, leading to unconsciousness or death if not treated promptly.

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Asphyxia

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Backward flow of food or liquid from the stomach into the esophagus or mouth.

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Regurgitation

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Inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose, typically seen in colds.

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Coryza

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Double vision, where a person sees two images of a single object.

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Diplopia

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Partial loss of voluntary muscle movement or strength.

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Paresis

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Complete paralysis of a part of the body.

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Plegia

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Nosebleed, often caused by trauma or irritation.

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Epistaxis

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Redness of the skin due to increased blood flow, often from inflammation or irritation

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Erythema

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Protrusion of the eyeballs, commonly associated with thyroid disorders

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Exophthalmos

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Lacking muscle tone or firmness, resulting in limpness

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Flaccid

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Containing or discharging pus, indicative of infection

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Purulent

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Relating to or containing blood, often describing wound drainage.

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Sanguineous

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Temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain.

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Syncope

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Misalignment of the eyes, resulting in crossed or wandering eyes.

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Strabismus

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Thick and sticky, often used to describe mucus

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Tenacious

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Sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by inner ear problems

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Vertigo

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Itchy, raised hives or welts on the skin, usually due to an allergic reaction.

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Urticaria

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A physical sign indicating meningitis, involving neck stiffness and involuntary leg movement.

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Brudzinski Sign

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Spasms of the hands and feet caused by low calcium levels.

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Carpopedal Spasm (Trousseau’s Sign)

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Facial muscle twitching when the cheek is tapped, a sign of hypocalcemia.

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Chvostek Sign

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Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin levels.

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Jaundice

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Medical term for hiccups, caused by involuntary diaphragm contractions

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Singultus

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Involuntary, rapid eye movements, often indicating a neurological problem.

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Nystagmus

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Drooping of the upper eyelid, often due to muscle or nerve dysfunction.

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Ptosis

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Coughing up blood, usually from the respiratory tract.

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Hemoptysis

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Difficulty breathing while lying flat, often a sign of heart failure

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Orthopnea

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Collapse of part or all of a lung, impairing oxygen exchange.

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Atelectasis

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Death of tissue caused by lack of blood supply or infection.

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Gangrene

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Excessive sweating, often a symptom of illness or stress.

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Diaphoresis

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Medical term for fever, indicating an elevated body temperature

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Pyrexia

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Painful or difficult urination, often due to infection or irritation.

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Dysuria

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Loss of appetite, which may be caused by illness or psychological factors.

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Anorexia

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A localized collection of blood outside blood vessels, usually due to trauma.

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Hematoma