Medical Terminology 2 Flashcards
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Anisarca
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Total body swelling
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Total body swelling
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Anisarca
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Auscultation
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Listening with the stethoscope
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Listening with the stethoscope
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Auscultation
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Baseline
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The normal state of being for each specific patient
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The normal state of being for each specific patient
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Baseline
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Differential Diagnosis
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The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient’s symptoms
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The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient’s symptoms
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Differential Dx
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Fundus
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The bottom aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ; often referring to the uterus or eye
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The bottom aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ; often referring to the uterus or eye
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Fundus
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Hemorrhage
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Excessive or profuse bleeding
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Excessive or profuse bleeding
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Hemorrhage
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Hypertension
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Persistently high atrial BP (typically >140/90)
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Persistently high atrial BP (typically >140/90)
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Hypertension
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Hypotension
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Persistently low atrial BP (<100/65)
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Persistently low atrial BP (<100/65)
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Hypotension
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Infarct
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Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia
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Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia
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Infarct
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Ischemia
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Localized lack of blood supply to an area
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Localized lack of blood supply to an area
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Ischemia
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Malodorous
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Foul-smelling
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Foul-smelling
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Malodorous
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Os
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Any body orifice
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Any body orifice
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Os
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Palpable
Able to be touched or easily perceived
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Able to be touched or easily perceived
palpable
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Polydipsia
Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of diabetes
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Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of diabetes
Polydipsia
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Rupture
The breaking open of a bodily structure
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The breaking open of a bodily structure
Rupture
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Sepsis
Dangerous infection of the blood with pathological microorganisms or their toxins
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Dangerous infection of the blood with pathological microorganisms or their toxins
Sepsis
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Avulsion
A forcible pulling away of a part or structure
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A forcible pulling away of a part or structure
Avulsion
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Crepitus
A crackling or grating sound usually of bones
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A crackling or grating sound usually of bones
Crepitus
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Differential Diagnosis
A diagnosis of symptoms of two or more disease by comparison
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A diagnosis of symptoms of two or more disease by comparison
Differential Diagnosis
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Effusion
Escape of fluid into a cavity
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Escape of fluid into a cavity
Effusion
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Hemangioma
Tumor, consisting of blood vessels
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Escape of fluid into a cavity
Hemangioma
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Benign
Normal; of no danger to health
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Normal; of no danger to health
Benign
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Palpable
Able to be touched or easily perceived
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Able to be touched or easily perceived
Palpable
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Stellate
Star-shaped, radiating from the center
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Star-shaped, radiating from the center
Stellate
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Acute
[Timing]
| New onset, likely concerning. Opposite of chronic
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New onset, likely concerning. Opposite of chronic
Acute
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Acute on chronic
[Time]
| New exacerbation of a chronic condition
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New exacerbation of a chronic condition
Acute on Chronic
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Chronic
[Timing]
| Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute.
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Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute.
Chronic
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Fluctuating
[Timing]
| Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving
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Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving
Fluctuating
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Intermittent
[Timing]
| Symptoms that completely resolve at times but continue to return repeatedly
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Symptoms that completely resolve at times but continue to return repeatedly
Intermittent
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Paroxysmal
[Timing]
| Occasional, sporadic, transient
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Occasional, sporadic, transient
Paroxysmal
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Resolved
[Timing]
| Gone, no longer existing
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Gone, no longer existing
Resolved
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Transient
[Timing]
| Resolving spontaneously after onset
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Resolving spontaneously after onset
Transient
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Abduction
draws away from midline
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draws away from midline
Abduction
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Adduction
Draws toward the midline
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Draws toward the midline
Adduction
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Ambulatory
Able to move about, not confined to a bed
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Able to move about, not confined to a bed
Ambulatory
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Anatomical Position
To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward
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To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward
Anatomical Position
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Anterior
Situated in front of or directed toward the front
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Situated in front of or directed toward the front
Anterior
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Articulation
Connection between bones; joints
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Connection between bones; joints
Articulation
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Axilla
Armpit
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Armpit
Axilla
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Caudal
Toward the feet
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Toward the feet
Caudal
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Cephalad
Towards the head
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Towards the head
Cephalad
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Cervical
Pertaining to the neck or the cervix of the uterus
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Pertaining to the neck or the cervix of the uterus
Cervical
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Deep
Farther from the surface
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Farther from the surface
Deep
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Diffuse
Spread offer a wide area
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Spread offer a wide area
Diffuse
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Distal
Farther from the limb root
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Farther from the limb root
Distal
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Dorsiflexion
Backward flex ion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot
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Backward flex ion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot
Dorsiflexion
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Everted
Turned outward
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Turned Outward
Everted
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Extension
Straightening out
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Straightening out
Extension
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External
Outside
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Outside
External
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Flexion
Bending or angulation
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Bending or angulation
Flexion
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Frontal/Coronal Plane
Divides body into anterior and posterior parts
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Divides body into anterior and posterior parts
Frontal/Coronal Plane
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Inferior
Lower, farther from crown
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Lower, farther from crown
Inferior
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Internal
Inside
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Inside
Internal
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Inverted
Turned inward
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Turned Inward
Inverted
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Lateral
Farther from the midline
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Farther from the midline
Lateral
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Levator
That which raises
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That which raises
Levator
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Medial
Nearer to the midline
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Nearer to the midline
Medial
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Midline
Divides body into left and right
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Divides body into left and right
Midline
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Palmer or Voler
Palm side of hand or body
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Palm side of hand or body
Palmer or Voler
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Plantar
Sole of foot
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Sole of foot
Plantar
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Posterior or Dorsal
Rear or Back
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Rear or Back
Posterior or Dorsal
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Pronator
That which turns palm of hand downward
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That which turns palm of hand downward
Pronator
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Proximal
Nearer to limb root
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Nearer to limb root
Proximal
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Radial Aspect
Pertaining to the radial (lateral) side of the arm
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Pertaining to the radial (lateral) side of the arm
Radial Aspect
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Superficial
Nearer to the surface
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Nearer to the surface
Superficial
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Superior
Upper, nearer to the crown of head
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Upper, nearer to the crown of head
Superior
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Supinator
That which turns palm of hand upward
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That which turns palm of hand upward
Supinator
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Supine
Body position lying face up
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Body position lying face up
Supine
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Transverse Plane
Right angles to long axis; divides the body into upper and lower parts
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Right angles to long axis; divides the body into upper and lower parts
Transverse Plane
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Ulnar Aspect
Pertaining to the ulnar (medial side of the arm)
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Afebrile
Without fever
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Without fever
Afebrile
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Alert
Looking around, awake, attentive
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Looking around, awake, attentive
Alert
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Body Habitus
The state to the patient’s body, often referring to obesity
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The state to the patient’s body, often referring to obesity
Body Habitus
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Cachetic
Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished
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Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished
Cachetic
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Combative
Aggressively uncooperative
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Aggressively uncooperative
Combative
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Constitutional
the General appearance and nature of a patient
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the General appearance and nature of a patient
Constitutional
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Dehydrated
General appearance of lacking water, dry lips, dry mucosa
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General appearance of lacking water, dry lips, dry mucosa
Dehydrated
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Distress
A patient’s inability to tolerate their body-state due to pain or respiratory failure
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A patient’s inability to tolerate their body-state due to pain or respiratory failure
Distress
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Elderly
Appearing old
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Appearing old
Elderly
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Emaciated
Extremely thin, malnourished, wasting
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Extremely thin, malnourished, wasting
Emaciated
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Febrile
Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection
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Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection
Febrile
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Ill Appearing
Not appearing healthy
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Not appearing healthy
Ill appearing
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Inconsolable
When an infant or baby cannot be made to stop crying
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When an infant or baby cannot be made to stop crying
Inconsolable
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Malaise
Generalized feeling of discomfort or lack of well-being
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Generalized feeling of discomfort or lack of well-being
Malaise
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Malnourished
Poor nutritional state
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Poor nutritional state
Malnourished
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Morbidly Obese
Extremely overweight
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Extremely Overweight
Morbidly Obese
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Non-Toxic
Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration
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Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration
Non-Toxic
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Somnolent
Appearing drowsy
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Appearing Drowsy
Somnolent
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Tearful
The state of crying, being about to cry
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The state of crying, being about to cry
Tearful
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Uncooperative
Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests
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Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests
Uncooperative
180
Unkempt
Poor self hygiene
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Poor Self Hygiene
Unkempt
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Well Developed
Normal state of mental and body development
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Normal state of mental and body development
Well Developed
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Atraumatic, Normocephalic
ATNC
| Normal external head inspection
185
Battle Sign
Bruising behind the ears, indicative of basilar skull fracture
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Bruising behind the ears, indicative of basilar skull fracture
Battle Sign
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ATNC
| Normal external head inspection
Atruamatic, Normocephalic
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Cephalgia
Headache
189
Headache
Cephalgia
190
Encephalopathy
Disease of the brain
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Disease of the brain
Encephalopathy
192
Facial Angioedema
Swelling of the face often secondary to allergic rxn
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Swelling of the face often secondary to allergic rxn
Facial Angioedema
194
Fontanel
Anatomical feature of an infant’s skill, the “soft-spot”
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Anatomical feature of an infant’s skill, the “soft-spot”
Fontanel
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Frontal
Forehead and the anterior top of the skull
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Forehead and the anterior top of the skull
Frontal
198
Meningitis
Infection of the meninges, the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord
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Infection of the meninges, the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis
200
Occipital/Occiput
The most posterior part of the skull, the back of the head
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The most posterior part of the skull, the back of the head
Occipital/Occiput
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Parietal
Location across the posterior top of the skull
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Location across the posterior top of the skull
Parietal
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Raccoon Eyes
Bruising around the eyes, indicative of a basilar skull fracture
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Bruising around the eyes, indicative of a basilar skull fracture
Raccoon Eyes
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Sinusitis
Infection of the sinuses, usually causing sinus pressure
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Infection of the sinuses, usually causing sinus pressure
Sinusitis
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Temporal
The side of the head, near the temples
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The side of the head, near the temples
Temporal
210
Aniscoria
Unequal diameter of pupils
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Unequal diameter of pupils
Aniscoria
212
Conjunctiva
Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid
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Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid
Conjunctiva
214
Conjunctival Exudate
Pus in the eye
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Pus in the eye
Conjunctival exudate
216
Cornea
Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and pupil
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Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and pupil
Cornea
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Diploplia
Diagnosis of double vision
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Diagnosis of double vision
Diploplia
220
EOMI
Extra ocular muscles intact
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Extra ocular muscles intact
EOMI
222
Flouresceine Uptake
Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion
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Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion
Flouresceine Uptake
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Flourescein
Orange/Yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions, abrasions or foreign bodies
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Orange/Yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions, abrasions or foreign bodies
Fluorescein
226
Fundoscopic Exam
The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye
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The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye
Fundoscopic Exam
228
Fundus of the Eye
Interior surface of the eye
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Interior surface of the eye
Fundus of the Eye
230
Hyphema
Blood in anterior chamber of the eye, as seen during the fundoscopic exam
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Blood in anterior chamber of the eye, as seen during the fundoscopic exam
Hyphema
232
Lacrimal
Referring to tears
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Referring to tears
Lacrimal
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Nystagmus
Involuntary “shaking” eye movements, rather than normal continuous smooth motion
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Involuntary “shaking” eye movements, rather than normal continuous smooth motion
Nystagmus
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Ophthalmalgia
Pain the eye
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Pain in the eye
Ophthalmalgia
238
Pale Conjunctiva
Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia
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Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia
Pale Conjunctiva
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Papilledema
Swelling of optic disk due to increased intracranial pressure, seen fundoscopically
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Swelling of optic disk due to increased intracranial pressure, seen fundoscopically
Papilledema
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Periorbital Ecchymosis
Bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma
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Bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma
Periorbital Ecchymosis
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Photophobia
Light Sensitivity
245
Light Sensitivity
Photophobia
246
Sclera
Dense, fibrous, opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea
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Dense, fibrous, opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea
Sclera
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Sclera Icterus
Yellowing of sclera due to jaundice
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Yellowing of sclera due to jaundice
Sclera Icterus
250
Stye/Hordeolum
Small infected bump on the eyelid, usually between the eyelash hairs
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Small infected bump on the eyelid, usually between the eyelash hairs
Stye/Hordeolum
252
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Blood in the white part of the eye
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Blood in the white part of the eye
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
254
Sunken Eyes
Sign of dehydration
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Sign of Dehydration
| [Eye]
Sunken eyes
256
Auricle
External portion of the ear
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External portion of the ear
Auricle
258
Cerumen
Earwax
259
Earwax
Cerumen
260
Labyrinthitis
Infection of deep inner ear, known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo
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Infection of deep inner ear, known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo
Labyrinthitis
262
Loss of Landmarks
The TM is opaque, no longer transparent
| -indicates ear infection
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The TM is opaque, no longer transparent
| -indicates ear infection
Loss of Landmarks
264
Otalgia
Ear Ache
265
Ear Ache
Otalgia
266
Otitis Externa
Outer ear infection
267
Outer Ear Infection
Otitis Externa
268
Otitis Media
Middle Ear Infection
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Middle Ear Infection
Otitis Media
270
Tinnitus
“Ringing in the ears”, the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli
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“Ringing in the ears”, the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli
Tinnitus
272
TM Bulging
“Outpouching” of the TM, indicative of inflammation
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“Outpouching” of the TM, indicative of inflammation
TM Bulging
274
TM Dullness
Absence of light reflection, indicative of ear infection
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Absence of light reflection, indicative of ear infection
TM Dullness
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TM Erythema
Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection
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Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection
TM Erythema
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TM Perforation
Rupture of the eardrum
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Rupture of the eardrum
TM Perforation
280
Tympanic Membrane (TM)
The clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum
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The clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum
Tympanic Membrane
282
Epistaxis
Hemorrhage from the nose, nose bleeding
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Hemorrhage from the nose, nose bleeding
Epistaxis
284
Naris
Nostril
| Pleural Nares
285
Nostril
| Pleural Nares
Naris
286
Rhinorrhea
Clear nasal discharge
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Clear nasal discharge
Rhinorrhea
288
Septal Hematoma
Bruise/swelling of septum (sign of a nose fracture)
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Bruise/swelling of septum (sign of a nose fracture)
Septal Hematoma
290
Decreased Gag Reflex
Indicative of decreased KOC or brainstem injury; concern for airway protection
291
Indicative of decreased KOC or brainstem injury; concern for airway protection
Decreased Gag Reflex
292
Dentition
Teeth
293
Teeth
Dentition
294
Dry Mucosa
Dry tongue, mouth and lips, indicating significant dehydration
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Dry tongue, mouth and lips, indicating significant dehydration
Dry Mucosa
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Edentulous
Without teeth
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Without teeth
Edentulous
298
Gingiva
Gums
299
Gums
Gingiva
300
Lingual
Referring to the tongue
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Referring to the tongue
Lingual
302
Malocclusion
Imperfect closure of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture
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Imperfect closure of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture
Malocclusion
304
Nasopharynx
The far back of the nasal canal where it joins the back of the throat
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The far back of the nasal canal where it joins the back of the throat
Nasopharynx
306
Odontalgia
Toothache
307
Toothache
Odontalgia
308
Odynophagia
Painful swallowing
309
Painful swallowing
Odynophagia
310
Oropharynx
Back of the mouth, where it meets the throat
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Back of the mouth, where it meets the throat
Oropharynx
312
Peritonsillar Abscess
Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil
313
Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil
Peritonsillar Abscess
314
Pharyngeal Erythema
Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection
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Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection
Pharyngeal Erythema
316
Pharyngitis
Throat Infection
317
Throat Infection
Pharyngitis
318
Secretion Pooling
Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging
319
Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging
Secretion Pooling
320
Tacky Mucosa
Sticky tongue, mouth and lips indicating early dehydration
321
Sticky tongue, mouth and lips indicating early dehydration
Tacky Mucosa
322
Tonsillar Edema
Swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection
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Swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection
Tonsillar Edema
324
Tonsillar Exudate
Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils
325
Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils
Tonsillar Exudate
326
Trismus
Inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles
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Inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles
Trismus
328
Uvula Midline
Uvula in normal position (not shifted)
329
Uvula in normal position (not shifted)
Uvula Midline
330
Brudzinski
Neck pain elicited by flexing neck. Hips and knees flex in response to the neck being flexed; sign of meningitis
331
Neck pain elicited by flexing neck. Hips and knees flex in response to the neck being flexed; sign of meningitis
Brudzinkski
332
C-Spine
Cervical Spine (C1-C7)
333
Carotid Bruit
Turbulent blood flow heard with auscultation over the carotid artery (due to carotid narrowing or plaque)
334
Turbulent blood flow heard with auscultation over the carotid artery (due to carotid narrowing or plaque)
Carotid Bruit
335
Jugular Vein Distension
JVD, sign of CHF
336
JVD, sign of CHF
Jugular Vein Distention
337
Kernigs
Neck pain elicited by flexing hip
- Stiff hamstrings/inability to straighten the leg when hop is flexed
- sign of meningitis
338
Neck pain elicited by flexing hip
- Stiff hamstrings/inability to straighten the leg when hop is flexed
- sign of meningitis
Kernigs
339
Lymphadenopathy
Enlarged lymph nodes
340
Enlarged lymph nodes
Lymphadenopathy
341
Meningismus
Stiff neck/signs of meningitis
342
Stiff neck/signs of meningitis
Meningismus
343
Paraspinal Tenderness
Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae
344
Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae
Paraspinal tenderness
345
Supple
Flexible, free moving, not stiff
346
Flexible, free moving, not stiff
Supple
347
Thyromegaly
Enlarged thyroid
348
Enlarged thyroid
Thyromegaly
349
Vertebral Tenderness
Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae
350
Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae
Vertebral Tenderness
351
Aortic Aneurysm
Diagnosis of enlarged aorta due to a weakened aortic wall
352
Diagnosis of enlarged aorta due to a weakened aortic wall
Aortic Aneurysm
353
Aortic Dissection
Diagnosis in which the arterial wall splits apart
354
Diagnosis in which the arterial wall splits apart
Aortic Dissection
355
Arrhythmia
Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat
356
Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat
Arrhythmia
357
Aortic Rupture
Diagnosis in which the arterial wall breaks open as could happen in aortic dissection, ruptured aortic aneurysm trauma
358
Diagnosis in which the arterial wall breaks open as could happen in aortic dissection, ruptured aortic aneurysm trauma
Aortic Rupture
359
Atrial Flutter
Irregular beating of the atria; often described as a flutter with 2 to 1 block or 3 to 1 block
360
Irregular beating of the atria; often described as a flutter with 2 to 1 block or 3 to 1 block
Atrial Flutter
361
Atrial Fibrillation
Irregular beating of the atria indicates that the sinus node is not conducting a normal sinus rhythm, a fib
362
Irregular beating of the atria indicates that the sinus node is not conducting a normal sinus rhythm, a fib
Atrial Fibrillation
363
Atrial Septal Defect
ASD
| -a hole in the atrial septum that causes blood in the RA and LA to mix
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ASD
| -a hole in the atrial septum that causes blood in the RA and LA to mix
Atrial Septal Defect
365
Bradycardia
Slow HR (<60)
366
Slow HR (<60)
Bradycardia
367
Cardiac Ischemia
Decreased blood flow through the coronary vessels and to the heart; usually diagnosed by ST segment depression on EKG
368
Decreased blood flow through the coronary vessels and to the heart; usually diagnosed by ST segment depression on EKG
Cardiac Ischemia
369
Cardiomegaly
Enlarged Heart
370
Enlarged Heart
Cardiomegaly
371
Cardiomyopathy
Disease of heart muscle
372
Disease of heart muscle
Cardiomyopathy
373
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Dysfunctional heart muscle because of an enlarged heart
374
Dysfunctional heart muscle because of an enlarged heart
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
375
Extra Systoles
Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation
376
Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation
Extra Systoles
377
Friction Rub
Described as grating, scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis
378
Described as grating, scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis
Friction Rub
379
Gallop
3 or 4 sounds, resembling the sounds of a gallop
380
3 or 4 sounds, resembling the sounds of a gallop
Gallop
381
Irregularly Irregular
Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation
382
Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation
Irregularly irregular
383
Murmur
Abnormal hear sound rated on 1-6 scale
384
Abnormal hear sound rated on 1-6 scale
Murmur
385
Myocardial Infarction
Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia when blood flow through the coronary artery is obstructed
386
Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia when blood flow through the coronary artery is obstructed
Myocardial Infarction
387
Myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle
388
Inflammation of the heart muscle
Myocarditis
389
NSTEMI
Non ST Segment elevation MI; a heart attack that is not diagnosed on the EKG but is diagnosed by an elevated troponin on blood test
390
Non ST Segment elevation MI; a heart attack that is not diagnosed on the EKG but is diagnosed by an elevated troponin on blood test
NSTEMI
391
Pericardial Tamponade
Diagnosis due to fluid in pericardium that exerts pressure on the heart and hampers its ability to contract normally
392
Diagnosis due to fluid in pericardium that exerts pressure on the heart and hampers its ability to contract normally
Pericardial Tamponade
393
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the pericardium evidenced on PE by the presence of a friction rub on heart auscultation
394
Inflammation of the pericardium evidenced on PE y the presence of a friction rub on heart auscultation
Pericarditis
395
Pulse Exam
Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, Dorsal pedis (DP), or posterior tibia (PT)
396
Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, Dorsal pedis (DP), or posterior tibia (PT)
Pulse exam
397
STEMI
ST elevation myocardial infarction; when EKG shows “ST segment elevation” it indicates and acute heart attack
398
ST elevation myocardial infarction; when EKG shows “ST segment elevation” it indicates and acute heart attack
STEMI
399
Tachycardia
Fast HR (>100bpm)
400
Fast HR (>100bpm)
Tachycardia
401
Ventricular Fibrillation
Irregular beating of the ventricles, this is a terminal event that requires immediate electrical cardioversion
402
Irregular beating of the ventricles, this is a terminal event that requires immediate electrical cardioversion
Ventricular Fibrillation
403
Valvular Vegetation
An infectious growth on cardiac valves
404
An infectious growth on cardiac valves
Valvular Vegetation
405
Ventricular Septal Defect “A VSD”
A hole in the ventricular septum that causes blood to mix between the RV and LV
406
A hole in the ventricular septum that causes blood to mix between the RV and LV
Ventricular Septal Defect
| “ A VSD”
407
Ventricular Wall Thrombus
A blood clot that attaches to the inside wall of the ventricle; pieces of the thrombus can break off and spread to anywhere in the body leading to infarctions
408
A blood clot that attaches to the inside wall of the ventricle; pieces of the thrombus can break off and spread to anywhere in the body leading to infarctions
Ventricular Wall Thrombus
409
Aorta
Artery carrying blood from the heart (LV) to the rest of the body
410
Artery carrying blood from the heart (LV) to the rest of the body
Aorta
411
Aortic Valve
Heart valve between the LV and ascending aorta
412
Heart valve between the LV and ascending aorta
Aortic Valve
413
Atrial Septum
Heart tissue that separates RA from LA
414
Heart tissue that separates RA from LA
Atrial Septum
415
AV Node
Atrioventricular Node
-receives the electrical activity from the SA node and conducts it to the ventricles; the right bundle and the left bundle
416
Atrioventricular Node
-receives the electrical activity from the SA node and conducts it to the ventricles; the right bundle and the left bundle
AV Node
417
Coronary Artery
Artery that supplies the heart with blood; there are right coronary artery (RCA), the left main coronary artery, the circumflex coronary artery, the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and many branches coming from each known as marginal coronary arteries
418
Artery that supplies the heart with blood; there are right coronary artery (RCA), the left main coronary artery, the circumflex coronary artery, the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and many branches coming from each known as marginal coronary arteries
Coronary Artery
419
Left Atrium
LA
| -chamber in the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein
420
LA
| -chamber in the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein
Left Atrium
421
Left Ventricle
LV
| -chamber in the hear that receives oxygenated blood from the LA
422
LV
| -chamber in the hear that receives oxygenated blood from the LA
Left Ventricle
423
Mitral Valve
Heart valve between LA and LV
424
Heart valve between LA and LV
Mitral Valve
425
Myocardium
Heart muscle
426
Heart muscle
Myocardium
427
Pericardium
The lining surrounding the heart
428
The lining surrounding the heart
Pericardium
429
Pulmonary Artery
Artery carrying blood from the heart (RV) to the lungs
430
Artery carrying blood from the heart (RV) to the lungs
Pulmonary Artery
431
Pulmonary Vein
Vein carrying blood from the lungs to heart (LA)
432
Vein carrying blood from the lungs to heart (LA)
Pulmonary Vein
433
Pulmonic Valve
Heart valve between the RV and pulmonary artery
434
Heart valve between the RV and pulmonary artery
Pulmonic Valve
435
Right Atrium
RA
| -chamber in the heart that receives blood from the vena cava, sends it to the RV
436
RA
| -chamber in the heart that receives blood from the vena cava, sends it to the RV
Right Atrium
437
Right Ventricle
RV
| -chamber in the heart that receives blood from the RA, sends it to the lungs
438
RV
| -chamber in the heart that receives blood from the RA, sends it to the lungs
Right Ventricle
439
SA Node
Sinoatrial Node
| - pacemaker of the heart
440
Sinoatrial Node
| - pacemaker of the heart
SA Node
441
Tricuspid Valve
Heart valve between RA and RV
442
Heart valve between RA and RV
Tricuspid Valve
443
Ventricular Septum
Heart tissue that separates the RV from the LV
444
Heart tissue that separates the RV from the LV
Ventricular Septum
445
Aneurysm
Localized ballooning of a vessel due to a weakened vessel wall
446
Localized ballooning of a vessel due to a weakened vessel wall
Aneurysm
447
Artery
Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart, muscular, contractile
448
Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart, muscular, contractile
Artery
449
Bruit
A whooping sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm
450
A whooping sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm
Bruit
451
Dissection
Blood flow into the wall layers of an artery causing the arterial walls to split apart
452
Blood flow into the wall layers of an artery causing the arterial walls to split apart
Dissection
453
Deep Venous Thrombosis
DVT
| -deep clot in the extremity
454
DVT
| -deep clot in the extremity
Deep Venous Thrombosis
455
Embolism
Obstruction of blood vessel by a traveling clot of blood of foreign substance
456
Obstruction of blood vessel by a traveling clot of blood of foreign substance
Embolism
457
Stenosis
Narrowing of a body opening or passage
458
Narrowing of a body opening or passage
Stenosis
459
Thrombus
Blood clot or blockage
460
Blood clot or blockage
Thrombus
461
Vein
Vessel carrying blood towards the heart, soft, compressible
462
Vessel carrying blood towards the heart, soft, compressible
Vein
463
Accessory Muscle Use
Struggling for breath using extra muscles in addition to the diaphragm
464
Struggling for breath using extra muscles in addition to the diaphragm
Accessory Muscle Use
465
Asthma
Constriction of the airway due to muscular contraction of bronchioles
466
Constriction of the airway due to muscular contraction of bronchioles
Asthma
467
Atelectasis
Collapse of alveoli in the lungs due to disease or poor inspiration
468
Collapse of alveoli in the lungs due to disease or poor inspiration
Atelectasis
469
Bradypnea
Decreases respiratory rate
470
Decreases respiratory rate
Bradypnea
471
Bronchiolitis
Inflammation/infection of the bronchioles
472
Inflammation/infection of the bronchioles
Bronchiolitis
473
Bronchitis
Inflammation/Infection of the bronchi
474
Inflammation/Infection of the bronchi
Bronchitis
475
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
476
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD
477
Croup
Viral Infection of the upper airway with a barking cough and often stridor
478
Viral Infection of the upper airway with a barking cough and often stridor
Croup
479
Dullness on percussion
Fluid or mass under area being percussed
480
Fluid or mass under area being percussed
Dullness on percussion
481
Dyspnea
Difficult and labored breathing, SOB
482
Difficult and labored breathing, SOB
Dyspnea
483
Hemoptysis
Coughing up blood
484
Coughing up blood
Hemoptysis
485
Hemothorax
Blood fluid present in pleural cavity
486
Blood fluid present in pleural cavity
Hemothorax
487
Hyperventilation
Breathing too fast
| Aka behavioral breathlessness, psychogenic dyspnea
488
Breathing too fast
| Aka behavioral breathlessness, psychogenic dyspnea
Hyperventilation
489
Nasal Flaring
Enlargement of nostrils with breathing (sign of respiratory distress)
490
Enlargement of nostrils with breathing (sign of respiratory distress)
Nasal Flaring
491
Prolonged Expiration
Expiration phase that is markedly longer than the inspirations phase; heard in asthmatics
492
Expiration phase that is markedly longer than the inspirations phase; heard in asthmatics
Prolonged Inspiration
493
Pulmonary Embolus
Blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches due to a translocated clot
494
Blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches due to a translocated clot
Pulmonary Embolus
495
Pleurisy
General term for pain with breathing
496
Blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches due to a translocated clot
Pleurisy
497
Pneumothorax
Presence of air or gas in the pleural space; collapsed lung
498
Presence of air or gas in the pleural space; collapsed lung
Pneumothorax
499
Pneumonia
Infiltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue
500
Infiltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue
Pneumonia
501
Prolonged Expirations
Usually heard in asthmatics
502
Usually heard in asthmatics
Prolonged Expirations
503
Rales
Crackles; wet crackling hear in the lungs due to pneumonia or CHF
504
Crackles; wet crackling hear in the lungs due to pneumonia or CHF
Rales
505
Retractions
Visible singling of the area between the ribs and in the neck during inhalation (respiratory distress)
506
Visible singling of the area between the ribs and in the neck during inhalation (respiratory distress)
Retractions
507
Rhonchi
Sound of mucous rolling around in the bronchioles/bronchi
508
Sound of mucous rolling around in the bronchioles/bronchi
Rhonchi
509
Splinting
Avoiding deep inspirations die to increase pain with breathing
510
Avoiding deep inspirations die to increase pain with breathing
Splinting
511
Sputum
Matter coughed up from the lower airways
512
Matter coughed up from the lower airways
Sputum
513
Stridor
Upper airway noise, common sign in croup
514
Upper airway noise, common sign in croup
Stridor
515
Tachypnea
Increased respiratory rate; greater than 20 respiration’s per minute
516
Increased respiratory rate; greater than 20 respiration’s per minute
Tachypnea
517
Wheezing
High pitched sound heard with asthmatics or lung dz
518
High pitched sound heard with asthmatics or lung dz
Wheezing
519
Bowel Sounds
Intestinal sounds heard from auscultation over the abdomen; hyperactive, hypoactive, diminished, absent, tympanitic
520
Intestinal sounds heard from auscultation over the abdomen; hyperactive, hypoactive, diminished, absent, tympanitic
Bowel Sounds
521
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder
522
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
523
Cholelithiasis
Production of gallstones
524
Production of gallstones
Cholelithiasis
525
Cirrhosis
Scarring of the liver tissue affecting the liver’s ability to function
526
Scarring of the liver tissue affecting the liver’s ability to function
Cirrhosis
527
Crohn’s/Colitis
Types of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
528
Types of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Crohn’s/Colitis
529
Diffuse
Generalized; not localized to any specific location
530
Generalized; not localized to any specific location
Diffuse
531
Distention
Enlarged or swollen due to internal pressure
532
Enlarged or swollen due to internal pressure
Distention
533
Diverticulitis
Acute inflammation of the diverticuli pouches
534
Acute inflammation of the diverticuli pouches
Diverticulitis
535
Diverticulosis
Formation of diverticuli; pouches in the colon wall
536
Formation of diverticuli; pouches in the colon wall
Diverticulosis
537
Dunphy’s Sign
Increased pain with coughing
538
Increased pain with coughing
Dunphy’s sign
539
Dyspepsia
Indigestion
540
Indigestion
Dyspepsia
541
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
542
Difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
543
Emesis
Vomiting
544
Vomiting
Emesis
545
Epigastric
Upper central region of the abdomen
546
Upper central region of the abdomen
Epigastric
547
Gastroenteritis
General term for inflammation of the GI tract
548
General term for inflammation of the GI tract
Gastroenteritis
549
Guarding
Tensing of abdominal wall muscles as to guard the internal organs indicative of true abdominal disease
550
Tensing of abdominal wall muscles as to guard the internal organs indicative of true abdominal disease
Guarding
551
Hematemesis
Vomiting of blood
552
Vomiting of blood
Hematemesis
553
Hematochezia
Bright red blood in stool
554
Bright red blood in stool
Hematochezia
555
Hepatitis
Inflammation of liver
556
Inflammation of liver
Hepatitis
557
Hepatomegaly
Enlarged liver
558
Enlarged liver
Hepatomegaly
559
Ileus
Lack of muscular contraction in the intestine leading to disruption of bowel passage air/fluid levels on abdominal x-ray
560
Lack of muscular contraction in the intestine leading to disruption of bowel passage air/fluid levels on abdominal x-ray
Ileus
561
Inguinal
Pertaining to the groin region
562
Pertaining to the groin region
Inguinal
563
Intussusception
One portion of the intestine slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope
564
One portion of the intestine slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope
Intussusception
565
Mass
Any abdominal enlargement
566
Any abdominal enlargement
Mass
567
McBurney’s Point
RLQ point (1/3 of the way from the ASIS to the umbilicus) tenderness indicative of appendicitis
568
RLQ point (1/3 of the way from the ASIS to the umbilicus) tenderness indicative of appendicitis
McBurney’s Point
569
Melena
Black tarry stool indicative of GI bleed
570
Black tarry stool indicative of GI bleed
Melena
571
Murphy’s Sign
Pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis
572
Pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis
Murphy’s Sign
573
Obturator Sign
RLQ on internal rotation of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
574
RLQ on internal rotation of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
Obturator Sign
575
Organomegaly
Enlarged organ
576
Enlarged organ
Organomegaly
577
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas
578
Inflammation of the pancreas
Pancreatitis
579
PUD
Peptic Ulcer Disease
| -ulcers developing in the stomach causing pain and emesis
580
Peptic Ulcer Disease
| -ulcers developing in the stomach causing pain and emesis
PUD
581
Peritoneal Signs
-Rebound tenderness
-guarding
-rigidity
Indicative of acute abdominal inflammation
582
-Rebound tenderness
-guarding
-rigidity
Indicative of acute abdominal inflammation
Peritoneal Signs
583
Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneal (abdominal cavity)
584
Inflammation of the peritoneal (abdominal cavity)
Peritonitis
585
Psoas Sign
RLQ pain with extension of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
586
RLQ pain with extension of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
Psoas Sign
587
Prominent Aortic Pulsation
A larger than expected pulsating mass while palpating midline over the abdomen; indicates an aortic Aneurysm
588
A larger than expected pulsating mass while palpating midline over the abdomen; indicates an aortic Aneurysm
Prominent Aortic Pulsation
589
Pulsatile Mass
Strong pulse of midline abdomen, possible aortic aneurysm
590
Strong pulse of midline abdomen, possible aortic aneurysm
Pulsatile Mass
591
Rebound
Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation
592
Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation
Rebound
593
Rigidity
Stiffness of the muscles of the abdomen
594
Stiffness of the muscles of the abdomen
Rigidity
595
Rovsing’s Sign
Pain in RLQ with palpation of LLQ indicative of appendicitis
596
Pain in RLQ with palpation of LLQ indicative of appendicitis
Rovsing’s Sign
597
Small Bowel Obstruction
SBO; acute blockage of the small intestine
598
SBO; acute blockage of the small intestine
Small Bowel Obstruction
599
Scaphoid
Concave, sunken
600
Concave, sunken
Scaphoid
601
Splenomegaly
Enlarged spleen
602
Enlarged spleen
Splenomegaly
603
Suprapubic
Lower central region on the abdomen
604
Lower central region on the abdomen
Suprapubic
605
Tympany
A bell-like noise when tapping the abdomen
606
A bell-like noise when tapping the abdomen
Tympany
607
Abortions
Number of terminated pregnancies; spontaneous or induced
608
Number of terminated pregnancies; spontaneous or induced
Abortions
609
Adnexa
Appendages; in gynecology the ovaries and the Fallopian tubes
610
Appendages; in gynecology the ovaries and the Fallopian tubes
Adnexa
611
Adnexa tenderness
Tenderness of the ovaries during the pelvic exam indicative of ovarian cyst or torsion
612
Tenderness of the ovaries during the pelvic exam indicative of ovarian cyst or torsion
Adnexa Tenderness
613
Blood at the meatus
Blood at the urethral opening of a male; sign of trauma or hematuria
614
Blood at the urethral opening of a male; sign of trauma or hematuria
Blood at the meatus
615
Cervical os
The opening of the cervical; always will be closed unless passing tissue from the cervix
616
The opening of the cervical; always will be closed unless passing tissue from the cervix
Cervical Os
617
Cervical Motion Tenderness
CMT
| -elicited by moving the cervix often indicative of PID
618
CMT
| -elicited by moving the cervix often indicative of PID
Cervical Motion Tenderness
619
CVA Tenderness
Costco-vertebral angle teenager ness; tenderness over the kidney’s
620
Costco-vertebral angle teenager ness; tenderness over the kidney’s
CVA Tenderness
621
Dysmenorrhea
Painful Menstruation
622
Painful Menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
623
Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse
624
Painful intercourse
Dyspareunia
625
Dysuria
Painful urination
626
Painful urination
Dysuria
627
Ectopic Pregnancy
Egg developing outside the uterus extremely dangerous due to risk of rupture
628
Egg developing outside the uterus extremely dangerous due to risk of rupture
Ectopic Pregnancy
629
Endometriosis
Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
630
Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
Endometriosis
631
Epididymitis
Inflammation of the epididymis
632
Inflammation of the epididymis
Epididymitis
633
Foley Catheter
A tube inserted through the urethra to drain urine, often left in place
634
A tube inserted through the urethra to drain urine, often left in place
Foley Catheter
635
Frequency
Urinating often
636
Urinating often
Frequency
637
GPA
Gravida, Para, Abortion
638
Gravida, Para, Abortion
GPA
639
GTPAL
Gravida, Term, Pre-Term, Abortions, Living
640
Gravida, Term, Pre-Term, Abortions, Living
GTPAL
641
Gravid
The state of being pregnant
642
The state of being pregnant
Gravid
643
Gravida
Number of total pregnancies
644
Number of total pregnancies
Gravida
645
Hematuria
Blood in the urine
646
Blood in the urine
Hematuria
647
Hydronephrosis
Swelling of the kidney due to acute blockage of the ureter
648
Swelling of the kidney due to acute blockage of the ureter
Hydronephrosis
649
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney stones; synonymous with renal calculi
650
Kidney stones; synonymous with renal calculi
Nephrolithiasis
651
Ovarian Torsion
Twisting of the ovarian artery or vein
652
Twisting of the ovarian artery or vein
Ovarian Torsion
653
Para
Number of viable offspring born by a woman
654
Number of viable offspring born by a woman
Para
655
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PID
| -inflammation of a woman’s reproductive organs
656
PID
| -inflammation of a woman’s reproductive organs
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
657
Products of Conception
POC
| -tissue of an aborted fetus
658
POC
| -tissue of an aborted fetus
Products of conception
659
Polyuria
Urinating large amounts
660
Urinating large amounts
Polyuria
661
Pyelonephritis
Infection of the kidneys
662
Infection of the kidneys
Pyelonephritis
663
Renal Calculi
Kidney Stone
664
Kidney Stone
Renal Calculi
665
Retention
Inability to urinate
666
Inability to urinate
Retention
667
Spotting
Passing very small amounts of blood from the vagina
668
Passing very small amounts of blood from the vagina
Spotting
669
Straight Catheter
a straight tube inserted to drain urine then immediately removed
670
a straight tube inserted to drain urine then immediately removed
Straight Catheter
671
Testicular Torsion
Twisting of the spermatic cord
672
Twisting of the spermatic cord
Testicular Torsion
673
Torsion
The twisting of an organ on its own e.g. ovary, Fallopian tube, testicle, etc.
674
The twisting of an organ on its own e.g. ovary, Fallopian tube, testicle, etc.
Torsion
675
Urgency
Abrupt onset of urge to urinate
676
Abrupt onset of urge to urinate
Urgency
677
Vaginal Vault
The interior of the vagina
678
The interior of the vagina
Vaginal Vault
679
Arthralgia
Pain in a joint
680
Pain in a joint
Arthralgia
681
Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints
682
Inflammation of the joints
Arthritis
683
Atrophic
Showing signs of tissue degradation or breakdown
684
Showing signs of tissue degradation or breakdown
Atrophic
685
Avulsion Fracture
Fragment of bone chipped away from the main bone
686
Fragment of bone chipped away from the main bone
Avulsion fracture
687
Bony Tenderness
Tenderness of the bone indicative of fracture
688
Tenderness of the bone indicative of fracture
Bony Tenderness
689
Boxer’s Fracture
5th metacarpal fracture
690
5th metacarpal fracture
Boxer’s Fracture
691
Comminuted Fracture
Splintered and crushed bone broken into multiple fragments
692
Splintered and crushed bone broken into multiple fragments
Comminuted Fracture
693
Compartment Syndrome
Compression of the nerves and blood vessels
694
Compression of the nerves and blood vessels
Compartment Syndrome
695
Compound Fracture
Open fracture; a fracture that penetrates the skin
696
Open fracture; a fracture that penetrates the skin
Compound Fracture
697
Costochondritis
Inflammation of the rib cartilage
698
Inflammation of the rib cartilage
Chostochondritis
699
Deformity
Visually abnormality of a bone or anatomical structure
700
Visually abnormality of a bone or anatomical structure
Deformity
701
Dislocation
Disconnected joint; complete misalignment of joint
702
Disconnected joint; complete misalignment of joint
Dislocation
703
Fascia
fibrous membrane of connective tissues supporting and separating muscles and body organs
704
fibrous membrane of connective tissues supporting and separating muscles and body organs
Fascia
705
Fracture
Broken Bone
706
Broken Bone
Fracture
707
Gout
Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level
708
Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level
Gout
709
Greenstick Fracture
Bone partially breaks and bends
710
Bone partially breaks and bends
Greenstick Fracture
711
Impacted Fracture
Broken bones smacked into another bone
712
Broken bones smacked into another bone
Impacted Fracture
713
Intratrochanteric Fracture
Fracture of the proximal end of the femur
714
Fracture of the proximal end of the femur
Intratrochanteric Fracture
715
Joint
Articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage
716
Articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage
Joint
717
Ligament
Fibrous tissue binding bones together
718
Fibrous tissue binding bones together
Ligament
719
Maleollous
Bony prominence of each side of the ankle
720
Bony prominence of each side of the ankle
Maleollous
721
Multiple Sclerosis
Autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord
722
Autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord
Multiple Sclerosis
723
Myalgia
Muscular Pain
724
Muscular Pain
Myalgia
725
Olecranon
Large boney projection of the ulna forming the point of the elbow
726
Large boney projection of the ulna forming the point of the elbow
Olecranon
727
Osteomyelitis
Bone Infection
728
Bone Infection
Osteomyelitis
729
Paraspinal Tenderness
Tenderness of the muscles beside the spine; not indicative of fracture
730
Tenderness of the muscles beside the spine; not indicative of fracture
Paraspinal Tenderness
731
Radiculopathy
Compressed nerve in the spine
732
Compressed nerve in the spine
Radiculopathy
733
Sciatica
Compression of sciatic nerve causing back pain with radiation to posterior leg
734
Compression of sciatic nerve causing back pain with radiation to posterior leg
Sciatica
735
Shaft
Long, slender segment of a long bone
736
Long, slender segment of a long bone
Shaft
737
Straight Leg Raises
SLR
| -maneuver testing for sciatica
738
SLR
| -maneuver testing for sciatica
Straight Leg Raises
739
Snuff Box
Triangular indentation of the radial dorsal aspect of the hand
740
Triangular indentation of the radial dorsal aspect of the hand
Snuff Box
741
Spiral Fracture
Bone is broken in a twisting manner
742
Bone is broken in a twisting manner
Spiral Fracture
743
Step-offs
Misalignment of the spine indicative of a spinal fracture
744
Misalignment of the spine indicative of a spinal fracture
Step-offs
745
Subluxation
Partial dislocation
746
Partial dislocation
Subluxation
747
Tenosynovitis
Inflammation of the tendon sheath
748
Inflammation of the tendon sheath
Tenosynovitis
749
Transverse Fracture
Perpendicular break across the bone
750
Perpendicular break across the bone
Transverse Fracture
751
Vertebral Point-Tenderness
tenderness directly over the spine (vertebrae), increased likelihood of fracture
752
tenderness directly over the spine (vertebrae), increased likelihood of fracture
Vertebral Point Tenderness
753
Abrasion
Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
754
Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
Abrasion
755
Abscess
A collection of pus beneath the skin
756
A collection of pus beneath the skin
Abscess
757
Acne
Pimples
758
Pimples
Acne
759
Acne Vulgaris
Severe Acne
760
Severe Acne
Acne Vulgaris
761
Adenopathy
Swelling of lymph-node, usually indicative of an infection distally
762
Swelling of lymph-node, usually indicative of an infection distally
Adenopathy
763
Alopecia
Baldness
764
Baldness
Alopecia
765
Anasarca ?
Total body swelling
766
Avulsion
Forcible pulling away of a part or structure
767
Forcible pulling away of a part or structure
Avulsion
768
Cyanosis
Blue color of skin due to lack of oxygen
769
Blue color of skin due to lack of oxygen
Cyanosis
770
Debridement
Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
771
Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
Debridement
772
Dehiscence
splitting apart or separation of skin often used to describe a surgical would that has re-opened
773
splitting apart or separation of skin often used to describe a surgical would that has re-opened
Dehiscence
774
Dermis
Tissue layer beneath the epidermis
775
Tissue layer beneath the epidermis
Dermis
776
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
777
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
778
Diaphoresis
Sweating
779
Sweating
Diaphoresis
780
Dusky
Somewhat dark in color often indicative of poor circulation
781
Somewhat dark in color often indicative of poor circulation
Dusky
782
Ecchymosis
Bruising
783
Bruising
Ecchymosis
784
Eczema
Inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by scaly and itchy rash. May include tiny vesicles with oozing and crusting
785
Inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by scaly and itchy rash. May include tiny vesicles with oozing and crusting
Eczema
786
Eczematous Rash
Dry, scaly skin consistent with eczema
787
Dry, scaly skin consistent with eczema
Eczematous rash
788
Edema
Skin swollen due to fluid collection
789
Skin swollen due to fluid collection
Edema
790
Erythema/Erythematous
Redness/Red
791
Fluctuance
Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus
792
Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus
Fluctuance
793
Folliculitis
Inflammation of the hair follicle
794
Inflammation of the hair follicle
Folliculitis
795
Fungal Rash
Commonly used to describe a type of rash cause by fungus like tinea
796
Commonly used to describe a type of rash cause by fungus like tinea
Fungal Rash
797
Gangrene
Necrotic skin
798
Necrotic skin
Gangrene
799
Hematoma
Raised area with underlying blood which occurs in tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels
800
Raised area with underlying blood which occurs in tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels
Hematoma
801
Herpes simplex
Viral skin disease, often affecting the mouth or genital region
802
Viral skin disease, often affecting the mouth or genital region
Herpes simplex
803
Herpes zoster
Shingles; painful red blisters
804
Shingles; painful red blisters
Herpes zoster
805
Hirsute
Hairy
806
Hairy
Hirsute
807
Hyperpigmented
Darker than surrounding skin
808
Darker than surrounding skin
Hyperpigmented
809
Hypopigmented
Lighter than the surrounding skin
810
Lighter than the surrounding skin
Hypopigmented
811
Induration
Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm
812
Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm
Induration
813
Keloid
Hypertrophic scar; raised scar
814
Hypertrophic scar; raised scar
Keloid
815
Laceration
Cut in the skin due to trauma
816
Cut in the skin due to trauma
Laceration
817
Lichenified
Thick skin with very deep lines
818
Thick skin with very deep lines
Lichenified
819
Lymphangitis
Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking
820
Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking
Lymphangitis
821
Macerated
Skin softening breakdown often from being wet for a prolonged period
822
Skin softening breakdown often from being wet for a prolonged period
Macerated
823
Macular
Flat, red spots on the skin
824
Flat, red spots on the skin
Macular
825
Maculopapular Rash
Rash with a flat red area that also has and raised bumps
826
Rash with a flat red area that also has and raised bumps
Maculopapular Rash
827
Mottled
Skin that is very poorly perfumed due to poor blood circulation
828
Skin that is very poorly perfumed due to poor blood circulation
Mottled
829
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Rapidly spreading inflammatory infection located in the deep fascia (presence of gas on x-ray)
830
Rapidly spreading inflammatory infection located in the deep fascia (presence of gas on x-ray)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
831
Pallor
Paleness
832
Paleness
Pallor
833
Papular
Raised bumps
834
Raised bumps
Papular
835
Petechial Rash
Red or purple discoloration on the skin that do not blanch (lighten) on applying pressure (a sign of meningitis)
836
Red or purple discoloration on the skin that do not blanch (lighten) on applying pressure (a sign of meningitis)
Petechial Rash
837
Pitting Edema
Edema that retains an imprint when touched
838
Edema that retains an imprint when touched
Pitting Edema
839
Pruritic
Itchy
840
Itchy
Pruritic
841
Psoriasis
Autoimmune skin disease. Dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin
842
Autoimmune skin disease. Dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin
Psoriasis
843
Purulent
Containing pus; pus-like
844
Containing pus; pus-like
Purulent
845
Scarlatiniform Rash
Coarse, sandpaper texture rash (streptococcus infection)
846
Coarse, sandpaper texture rash (streptococcus infection)
Scarlatiniform Rash
847
Serosanguinous
Consisting of serum and blood
848
Consisting of serum and blood
Serosanguinous
849
Subungal
Beneath nail
850
Beneath nail
Subungal
851
Tenting
Slow return of the skin to its normal position after being pinched, a sign of either dehydration, aging or both
852
Slow return of the skin to its normal position after being pinched, a sign of either dehydration, aging or both
Tenting
853
Tinea
Fungal infection of the skin
854
Fungal infection of the skin
Tinea
855
Turgor
Skin elasticity (poor turgor is a sign of dehydration or age)
856
Skin elasticity (poor turgor is a sign of dehydration or age)
Turgor
857
Urticarial Rash
Hives; a red, raised and often itchy rash consistent with allergic rxns
858
Hives; a red, raised and often itchy rash consistent with allergic rxns
Urticarial Rash
859
Vesicular Rash
Vesicles; fluid filled blisters (e.g. herpes)
860
Vesicles; fluid filled blisters (e.g. herpes)
Vesicular Rash
861
Vitiligo
Depigmentation of patches of skin
862
Depigmentation of patches of skin
Vitiligo
863
Wheals
Urticarial; red, raised rash, consistent with allergic rxns
864
Urticarial; red, raised rash, consistent with allergic rxns
Wheals
865
APD Afferent Pupillary Defect
An abnormal finding of dilation of the pupil instead of constriction in response to shining a light
866
An abnormal finding of dilation of the pupil instead of constriction in response to shining a light
APD Afferent Pupillary Defect
867
Aniscoria
Unequal diameter pupil
868
Unequal diameter pupil
Aniscoria
869
Antalgic gait
Limping
870
Limping
Antalgic gait
871
Aphasic
Inability to generate or understand language due to damage to the brain
- either inability to create words (expressive aphasia) OR
- inability to understand spoken words (receptive aphasia)
872
Inability to generate or understand language due to damage to the brain
- either inability to create words (expressive aphasia) OR
- inability to understand spoken words (receptive aphasia)
Aphasic
873
Ataxia
Loss of coordination
874
Loss of coordination
Ataxia
875
Babinski Sign
Toe flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated, indicating motor nerve damage
876
Toe flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated, indicating motor nerve damage
Babinski Reflex
877
Bell’s Palsy
A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness
878
A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness
Bell’s Palsy
879
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Stroke
-blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction
880
Stroke
-blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction
CVA
881
Clonus
Involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations
882
Involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations
Clonus
883
Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory
884
Cranial Nerve II
Optic
| Ex: visual fields and pupillary light reflex
885
Cranial Nerve III
Oculomotor
| Ex: pupil function and extra ocular movements
886
Cranial Nerve IV
Trochlear
887
Cranial Nerve V
Trigeminal
| -sensation of forehead, cheek and chin
888
Cranial Nerve VI
Abducens
889
Cranial Nerve VII
Facial
890
Cranial Nerve VIII
Vestibulocochlear. Hearing
891
Cranial Nerve IX
Glossopharyngeal. Gag reflex
892
Cranial nerve X
Vagus
893
Cranial Nerve XI
Accessory
894
Cranial Nerve XII
Hypoglossal
895
Decreased Rectal Tone
Diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction, indicative of neurological damage
896
Diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction, indicative of neurological damage
Decreased Rectal Tone
897
Dysarthria
Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip, tongue, or cheek motor function
898
Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip, tongue, or cheek motor function
Dysarthria
899
Dysphagia
Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language
900
Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language
Dysphagia
901
EOMI
Extraocular movements intact
902
EOM Palsy
Paralysis of extra ocular movements
903
Paralysis of extra ocular movements
EOM Palsy
904
Facial Asymmetry
Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage
905
Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage
Facial Asymmetry
906
Facial palsy
Paralysis of face
907
Paralysis of face
Facial Palsy
908
Finger-Nose-Finger
Test to evaluate cerebellar function
909
Test to evaluate cerebellar function
Finger-Nose-Finger
910
Fundoscopic Exam
Inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure
911
Inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure
Fundoscopic Exam
912
Grand Mal Seizure
Epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor and temporary loss of consciousness
913
Epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor and temporary loss of consciousness
Grand Mal Seizure
914
Hemiparesis
Weakness of one half of the body
915
Weakness of one half of the body
Hemiparesis
916
Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one half of the body
917
Paralysis of one half of the body
Hemiplegia
918
Moves all extremities
(MAEx4)
| The patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor function
919
(MAEx4)
| The patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor function
Moves All Extremities
920
Neuralgia
Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves
921
Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves
Neuralgia
922
Normal DTRs
Normal deep tendon reflexes, rated as 2/4
923
Normal deep tendon reflexes, rated as 2/4
Normal DTRs
924
Oriented x 3
Oriented to person, place, time
925
Oriented to person, place, time
Orientedx3
926
Paresthesia
Abnormal tactile sensation often described as tingling, numbness r pinpricking
927
Abnormal tactile sensation often described as tingling, numbness r pinpricking
Paresthesia
928
Post-ictal
The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure
929
The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure
Post-ictal
930
Pronator Drift
Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched
931
Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched
Pronator drift
932
Romberg’s Sign
Falling to nose side when standing with feet together and eyes closed, indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction
933
Falling to nose side when standing with feet together and eyes closed, indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction
Romberg’s Sign
934
Saturday Night Palsy
A permanent localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve’s distal innervation
935
A permanent localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve’s distal innervation
Saturday Night Palsy
936
Status epilepticus
Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them
937
Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them
Status epilepticus
938
Strength 5/5
Normal strength of extremities
939
Normal strength of extremities
Strength 5/5
940
Syncope
Loss of consciousness; fainting, “passing out”
941
Loss of consciousness; fainting, “passing out”
Syncope
942
Tongue Deviation
Tongue pointing to one side
943
Tongue pointing to one side
Tongue Deviation
944
Tonic Clonic
Description of Grand-Mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC
945
Description of Grand-Mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC
Tonic Clonic
946
Transient Ischemic Attack
TIA
| -transient “mini-stroke”, neurological function is regained completely with time
947
TIA
| -transient “mini-stroke”, neurological function is regained completely with time
Transient Ischemic Attack
948
Vasovagal
Reaction that leads to drop in BP and fainting (usually due to stressful trigger)
949
Vertigo
Condition of feeling the room spin
950
Condition of feeling the room spin
Vertigo
951
Abnormal Judgement
Lack of normal decision making
952
Lack of normal decision making
Abnormal judgement
953
Affect
The expressed or observed emotional and social responses
954
The expressed or observed emotional and social responses
Affect
955
Anxiety Reaction
Commonly know as “anxiety attack”
956
Auditory Hallucinations
Hearing voices, noises, music or sounds that are not actually real
957
Hearing voices, noises, music or sounds that are not actually real
Auditory Hallucinations
958
Depressed
Appearing sad, unhappy
959
Appearing sad, unhappy
Depressed
960
Flat Affect
Lack of normal interaction, monotone, unemotional
961
Lack of normal interaction, monotone, unemotional
Flat Affect
962
Homicidal Ideation
Thoughts of killing another person
963
Thoughts of killing another person
Homicidal ideation
964
Non-communicative
Lacking the desire or ability to communicate
965
Lacking the desire or ability to communicate
Non-communicative
966
Odd Affect
Strange interactions, unusual expressions, “weird”
967
Strange interactions, unusual expressions, “weird”
Odd Affect
968
Pressured Speech
Abnormal rate of speech, speaking quickly and urgently
969
Abnormal rate of speech, speaking quickly and urgently
Pressured Speech
970
Suicidal Ideation
Thoughts of killing oneself
971
Thoughts of killing oneself
Suicidal ideation
972
Tangential thoughts
Thought processes that do not follow normal or logical progressions
973
Thought processes that do not follow normal or logical progressions
Tangential thoughts
974
Visual Hallucinations
Seeing objects, people or things that do not actually exist
975
Seeing objects, people or things that do not actually exist
Visual Hallucinations
976
Withdrawn
Uninterested and non-participatory
977
Uninterested and non-participatory
Withdrawn
978
-
| A
Before
979
A&O
Alert and oriented
980
Alert and oriented
A&O
981
A Fib
Atrial Fibrillation
982
Atrial Fibrillation
A Fib
983
AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
984
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAA
985
Abd
Abdomen, Abdominal
986
Abdomen, Abdominal
Abd
987
ABC
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
988
ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
989
Arterial Blood Gas
ABG
990
abnl
Abnormal
991
Abnormal
abnl
992
ABX
Antibiotics
993
Antibiotics
ABX
994
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
995
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ACLS
996
ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder
997
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD
998
ADH
Antidiuretic Hormone
999
Antidiuretic Hormone
ADH
1000
ADLs
Activities of Daily Living
1001
Activities of Daily Living
ADLs
1002
ADHD
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
1003
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD
1004
AED
Automated external defibrillator
1005
Automated external defibrillator
AED
1006
AICD
Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
1007
Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
AICD
1008
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
1009
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AIDS
1010
ALS
Advanced Life Support
1011
Advanced Life Support
ALS
1012
AM
Morning
1013
Morning
AM
1014
AMA
Against Medical Advice
1015
Against Medical Advice
AMA
1016
Amb
Ambulate
1017
Ambulate
Amb
1018
AMI
Acute Myocardial Infarction
1019
Acute Myocardial Infarction
AMI
1020
Ant
Anterior
1021
Anterior
Ant
1022
APAP
Acetaminophen
1023
Acetaminophen
APAP
1024
APGAR
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration (used to assess newborns)
1025
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration (used to assess newborns)
APGAR
1026
APN
Advanced Practical Nurse
1027
Advanced Practical Nurse
APN
1028
ARF
Acute Renal Failure
1029
Acute Renal Failure
ARF
1030
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
1031
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDS
1032
ASA
Acetylsalicylic Acid
| Aspirin
1033
Acetylsalicylic Acid
| Aspirin
ASA
1034
ASAP
As soon as possible
1035
ASCVD
Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
1036
Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
ASCVD
1037
at/nc
Atraumatic Normocephalic
1038
Atraumatic Normocephalic
at/nc
1039
BAC
Blood alcohol content
1040
Blood alcohol content
BAC
1041
BBB
Bundle Branch Block
1042
Bundle Branch Block
BBB
1043
BC
Blood Culture
1044
BIB
Brought in by
1045
Brought in by
BIB
1046
Bid
Twice daily
1047
Twice daily
Bid
1048
Bilat
Bilateral
1049
BiPAP
Bilevel positive airway pressure
1050
Bilevel positive airway pressure
BiPAP
1051
BLE
Bilateral Lower Extremities
1052
Bilateral Lower Extremities
BLE
1053
BM
Bowel movement
1054
BNP
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
1055
Brain Natriuretic Peptide
BNP
1056
BP
Blood Pressure
1057
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
1058
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
BPH
1059
BPM
Beats per minute
1060
BRB
Bright red blood
1061
BS
- Blood sugar
- Bowel sounds
- breath sounds
1062
- Blood sugar
- Bowel sounds
- breath sounds
BS
1063
BSA
Body Surface Area
1064
Body Surface Area
BSA
1065
BTL
Bilateral tubal ligation
1066
Bilateral tubal ligation
BTL
1067
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
1068
Blood Urea Nitrogen
BUN
1069
Bvm
Bag valve mask
1070
Bag valve mask
Bvm
1071
Bx
Biopsy
1072
Biopsy
Bx
1073
C
With
1074
With
C
1075
C diff
Clostridium difficile
1076
Clostridium difficile
C diff
1077
Ca
Cancer, carcinoma
1078
Cancer, carcinoma
Ca
1079
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
1080
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
CABG
1081
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
1082
Coronary Artery Disease
CAD
1083
cap
Community acquired pneumonia
1084
Community acquired pneumonia
cap
1085
CAT or CT
Computerized Axial tomography
1086
Cath
Catheter
1087
CBC
Complete Blood COunt
1088
Complete Blood COunt
CBC
1089
CBD
Common Bile Duct
1090
Common Bile Duct
CBD
1091
CCE
Clubbing, cyanosis, edema
1092
Clubbing, cyanosis, edema
CCE
1093
CCU
Critical Care Unit
1094
Critical Care Unit
CCU
1095
cdi
Clean, dry, intact
1096
Clean, dry, intact
cdi
1097
CDU
Clinical Decisions Unit
1098
Clinical Decisions Unit
CDU
1099
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
1100
Congestive Heart Failure
CHF
1101
CHI
Closed Head Injury
1102
Closed Head Injury
CHI
1103
CK
Creatine Kinase
1104
Creatine Kinase
CK
1105
CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease
1106
Chronic Kidney Disease
CKD
1107
CKMB
Creatine kinase mb isoenzyme
1108
Creatine kinase mb isoenzyme
CKMB
1109
CLL
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
1110
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
CLL
1111
CMP
Complete Metabolic Panel
1112
Complete Metabolic Panel
CMP
1113
CMS
Circulation, Motor, Sensory
1114
Circulation, Motor, Sensory
CMS
1115
CMT
Cervical Motion Tenderness
1116
Cervical Motion Tenderness
CMT
1117
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
1118
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA
1119
CNS
Central Nervous System
1120
Central Nervous System
CNS
1121
c/o
Complains of
1122
Complains of
c/o
1123
CO
Carbon Monoxide
1124
CO2
Carbon Dioxide
1125
Coag
Coagulation
1126
CP
Chest Pain, Cerebral Palsy
1127
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
1128
CPK
Creatine Phosphokinase
1129
Creatine Phosphokinase
CPK
1130
CPOE
Computerized Physician Order Entry
1131
Computerized Physician Order Entry
CPOE
1132
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
1133
CPS
Child Protective Services
1134
Child Protective Services
CPS
1135
Creat
Creatinine
1136
Creatinine
Creat
1137
CRP
C-reactive Protein
1138
C-reactive Protein
CRP
1139
CRF
Chronic Renal Failure
1140
Chronic Renal Failure
CRF
1141
CRI
Chronic Renal Insufficiency
1142
Chronic Renal Insufficiency
CRI
1143
C-section
Caesarean Section
1144
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
1145
CTA
- Clear to auscultation
| - computed tomography angiography
1146
- Clear to auscultation
| - computed tomography angiography
CTA
1147
CV
Cardiovascular
1148
Cardiovascular
CV
1149
CVA
- Cerebrovascular Accident
| - Costovertebral Angle
1150
CVD
Cardiovascular Disease
1151
Cardiovascular Disease
CVD
1152
c/w
Consistent with
1153
Consistent with
c/w
1154
CX
Culture
1155
Culture
CX
1156
CXR
Chest XRay
1157
Chest XRay
CXR
1158
D5W
5% dextrose in water
1159
5% dextrose in water
D5W
1160
DC
Discontinue
1161
Discontinue
DC
1162
D/C
Discharge
1163
Discontinue
D/C
1164
D&C
Dilation and Curettage
1165
DDD
Degenerative Disc Disease
1166
DDx
Differential Diagnosis
1167
Dig
Digoxin
1168
Digoxin
Dig
1169
DIP
Distal interphalangeal joint
1170
Distal interphalangeal joint
DIP
1171
Disposition
Dispo
1172
Dispo
Disposition
1173
DJD
Degenerative Joint Disease
1174
Degenerative Joint Disease
DJD
1175
DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
1176
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DKA
1177
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
1178
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
1179
DOA
Dead on Arrival
1180
DOB
Date of Birth
1181
DOE
Dyspnea on Exertion
1182
DP
Dorsalis Pedis
1183
Dorsalis Pedis
DP
1184
DTR
Deep Tendon Reflex
1185
DTs
Delirium Tremens
1186
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
1187
DX
Diagnosis
1188
DZ
Disease
1189
EAC
External Auditory Canal
1190
ECHO
Echocardiogram
1191
EDD
Expected Date of Delivery
1192
EEG
Electroencephalogram
1193
EENT
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
1194
EF
Ejection Fraction
1195
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
1196
EJ
External Jugular
1197
EKG and ECG
Electrocardiogram
1198
EMR
Electronic Medical Record
1199
EMTALA
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
1200
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
1201
ESR
Erythrocytes sedimentation rate
1202
ESRD
End stage renal disease
1203
ETA
Estimated time of arrival
1204
ETT
Endotracheal tube
1205
Ext
Extremities
1206
FAS
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
1207
FAST
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma
1208
FB
Foreign Body
1209
Fem-pop
Femoropopliteal bypass surgery
1210
FHT
Fetal Heart Tones
1211
FFP
Fresh Frozen Plasma
1212
FOS
Full of Stool
1213
Freq
Frequency
1214
FROM
Full Range of Motion
1215
FSBG
Finger-stick blood sugar
1216
GB
Gallbladder
1217
GC
Gonorrhea
1218
GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale
1219
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
1220
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
1221
GSW
Gunshot wound
1222
gtt
Drops
1223
G-tube
Gastrostomy Tube
1224
H&H
Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
1225
H&P
History and Physical
1226
HBP
High Blood Pressure
1227
Hct
Hematocrit
1228
Hgb
Hemoglobin
1229
HI
Homicidal Ideation
1230
HOCM
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
1231
HSV
Herpes simplex virus
1232
HTN
Hypertension
1233
I&D
Incision& Drainage
1234
I&O
Intake and Output
1235
ICD-10
International Classification of Dz
1236
ICH
Intracranial Hemorrhage
1237
ID
Infectious Disease
1238
IHSS
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
1239
IM
Intramuscular
1240
INR
International Normalized Ratio
1241
IO
Intraosseous infusion
1242
IP
Interphalangeal joint
1243
IVC
Inferior Vena Cava
1244
IVPB
Intravenous piggyback
1245
IVCD
Intraventricular conduction delay
1246
KVO
Keep Vein Open
1247
L&D
Labor & Delivery
1248
Lac
Laceration
1249
LAD
- left anterior descending
| - left axis deviation
1250
LBBB
Left Bundle Branch Block
1251
LAE
Left atrial enlargement
1252
LAFB
Left anterior fasicular block
1253
LBP
Low Back Pain
1254
LCA
Left Coronary Artery
1255
LDL
Low Density Lipoprotein
1256
Liver Function Test
LFT
1257
LLL
Left lower Lobe
1258
LMA
Laryngeal mask airway
1259
LMP
Last menstrual period
1260
LOS
Length of stay
1261
LUL
Left Upper Lobe
1262
LVAD
Left ventricular assist device
1263
LVH
Left ventricular hypertrophy
1264
LWBS
Left without being seen
1265
Lymphs
Lymphocytes
1266
Lytes
Electrolytes
1267
mcg
Microgram
1268
MCP
Metacarpophalangeal Joint
1269
Mets
Metastasis
1270
MMR
Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine
1271
Mod
Moderate
1272
MR
Mental Retardation
1273
MRA
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
1274
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
1275
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staph aureus
1276
MS
Multiple sclerosis
1277
MSE
Mental Status Examination
1278
MTP
Metatarsalphalangeal Joint
1279
MVP
Mitral Valve Prolapse
1280
NG tube
Nasogastric tube
1281
NH
Nursing Home
1282
NKA
No Known Allergies
1283
NPO
Nil per os (nothing by mouth)
1284
NRB
Non-rebreather Mask
1285
NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythm
1286
NSTEMI
Non-ST elevation MI
1287
NTG
Nitroglycerin
1288
O&P
Ova & Parasites
1289
OA
Osteoarthritis
1290
OD
- overdose
| - oculus dexter (right eye)
1291
OE
Otitis Externa
1292
OG Tube
Orogastric tube
1293
OM
Otitis Media
1294
Onc
Oncology
1295
OP
Oropharynx
1296
ORIF
Open reduction with internal fixation
1297
Ortho
Orthopedic surgery
1298
OS
Oculus sinister (left eye)
1299
OTC
Over the counter drug
1300
P
Post, after
1301
PAC
Premature atrial contraction
1302
PACS
Picture archiving and communications system
1303
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
1304
Palp
Palpitation
1305
PCN
Penicillin
1306
PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
1307
PEA
Pulseless electrical activity
1308
PEEP
Positive end exploratory pressure
1309
PEG tube
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
1310
PERRLA
Pupils Equal Round and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
1311
PET
Positron emission tomography
1312
PICC
Peripherally inserted central catheter
1313
PICU
Pediatric ICU
1314
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
1315
PIP
Proximal interphalangeal joint
1316
PKD
Polycystic kidney disease
1317
PM
Post meridian
1318
PMD
Private Medical Doctor
1319
PNA
Pneumonia
1320
PND
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
| -post nasal drip
1321
PPD
Packs per day
1322
PPI
Proton Pump Inhibitor
1323
PR
Per rectum
1324
PRBC
Packed red blood cells
1325
Prn
As needed
1326
PSVT
Paroxysmal Supra ventricular tachycardia
1327
PT
- Physical Therapy
| - Prothrombin Time
1328
PTT
Partial Thromboplastin Time
1329
PTX
Pneumothorax
1330
PUD
Peptic ulcer disease
1331
PVC
Premature Ventricular Contraction
1332
PVD
Peripheral vascular disease
1333
PVT
Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
1334
Q
Every
1335
qoh
Every other hour
1336
qon
Every other night
1337
RA
- Room Air
| - Rheuamtoid arthritis
1338
RAD
Reactive Airway Disease
| -Right Axis Deviation
1339
RBBB
Right Bundle Branch Block
1340
RCA
Right Coronary Artery
1341
Resp
Respirations
1342
Rh (-)
Rhesus Factor Negative
1343
Rh (+)
Rhesus Factor Positive
1344
RICE
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate
1345
RLL
Right lower lobe
1346
RRR
Regular Rate and Rhythm
1347
RSI
Rapid Sequence Induction
1348
RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
1349
RT
Respiratory therapy
1350
RUL
Right upper lobe
1351
S
Without
1352
S1S2
First heart sound
| Second heart sound
1353
SARS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
1354
SBO
Small bowel obstruction
1355
Sed Rate
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
1356
Segs
Segmented cells/Neutrophils
1357
SI
Suicidal Ideation
1358
SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
1359
SL
Sublingual
1360
SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
1361
SLR
Straight leg raise
1362
SNF
Skilled nursing facility
1363
SOAP
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
1364
SSS
Sinus sick Syndrome
1365
STEMI
ST elevation MI
1366
Strep
Streptococcus
1367
STS
Soft Tissue Swelling
1368
Subq
Subcutaneous
1369
SVC
Superior vena cava
1370
SVT
Supra ventricular tachycardia
1371
T3
Triiodothyronine
1372
T4
Thyroxine
1373
T&A
Tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy
1374
TAH0BSO
Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
1375
Td
Tetanus and diphtheria
1376
TIPS
Trans jugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
1377
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
1378
tntc
Too numerous to count
1379
tPA
Tissue plasminogen activator
1380
Trach
Tracheostomy
1381
TSH
Thyroid stimulating hormone
1382
TTP
Tender to Palpation
1383
TURP
Transurethral resection of the prostate
1384
UDS
Urine Drug Screen
1385
UOP
Urinary Output
