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Abrasion

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Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive

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Abscess

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Collection of pus underneath the skin

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Antipyretic

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Medication used to reduce fever

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Acute

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New, Usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic

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Afebrile

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Without a fever (Temperature of less than 100.4)

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Anterior

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Located towards the front of the body

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Appendicitis

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Dangerous Infection of the Appendix

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Ausculation

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Listening to sounds arising within organs (as the lungs)

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Benign

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Normal, of No danger to Health

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Bradycardia

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Slow Heart-Rate (HR < 60bpm)

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Bronchitis

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Infection of the Bronchi (upper airway)

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Bronchiolitis

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Infection of the Bronchioles (smaller air-tubes in the lungs)

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Catheter

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Tube Inserted into vessels or body cavities to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open

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Chronic

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Long Standing Constant (Opposite of Acute)

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Cellulitis

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Infection of Skin Cells

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Conjunctivitis

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Infection of the outer layer of the eye

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Dialysis

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Process for removing waste from the blood for people with renal failure

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Diaphoresis

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Sweating

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Diffuse

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Spread Out (Not Localized)

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Distal

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Farther from the trunk of the body

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Dyspnea

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Difficulty Breathing

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Dysuria

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Painful Urination

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Ecchymosis

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A Bruise

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-ectomy (suffix)

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Surgical Removal (e.g. tonsillectomy)

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Edema

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Swelling

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Epilepsy

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Seizure Disorder

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Epistaxis

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Nose Bleed

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Erythema/ Erythematous

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Redness/ Red

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Exudates (tonsillar)

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Pus/Pockets on the tonsils

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Febrile

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The state of having a fever (Temperature of more than 100.4)

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Grossly

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Obviously; a lot; wholly

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Hematemesis

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Gross amounts of blood in the vomit

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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Hemoptysis

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Coughing up gross amounts of blood

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Hemorrhage

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Excessive or profuse bleeding

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlarged Liver

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Hernia

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Protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it

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Hyperlipidemia

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High Cholesterol

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Hypertension

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High Blood Pressure

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Hypoxia

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Low Oxygen Saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood

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ICD-10

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A system to classify and code diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures

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Infarct

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Area of dead tissue after lack of blood supply

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Inferior

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Lower on the body, farther from the head

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Ischemia

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Lack of blood supply

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-itis (suffix)

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Inflammation (e.g. appendicitis)

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Laceration

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Splitting of the skin due to trauma (a cut due to something sharp)

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Lateral

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Farther from the midline

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Medial

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Nearer to the midline

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Meningitis

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Dangerous Infection of the Outer Layer of The Brain

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Otitis Externa

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Infection of the outer ear (ear canal)

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Otitis Media

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Infection of the inner ear (behind the eardrum)

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Melena

A

Black Tarry Stool

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Myalgia

A

Muscular pain, “muscle aches”

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Pallor

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Pale Skin

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Palpitation

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To beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly ( usually relating to the heart)

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Periotoneal Signs

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Guarding/ Rebound/ Rigidity : PE Findings Indicating a Rupture in the Abdomen

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Pharyngitis

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Throat Infection

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Pneumonia

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Bacterial Infection of the Lungs

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Posterior / Dorsal

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Rear or Backside of the Body

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Prone

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Body Position Lying Flat, Face Down

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Proximal

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Nearer to the Trunk of the Body

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Pulmonary

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Relating to the Lungs

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Purulence / Purulent

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Pus/ Pus- Like

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Rales

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Crackles; Wet Crackling Noise In Lungs

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Rhinorrhea

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Clear Nasal Discharge; “Runny Nose”

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Rhonchi

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Rattling Noise Of Mucous in the Lungs

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-scopy (suffix)

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Viewing with a Scope (e.g. colonoscopy)

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Sepsis

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Dangerous Infection of the Blood

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Sinusitis

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Infection/ Inflammation of the Nasal Sinuses

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Small Bowel Obstruction

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Physical Blockage of the Small Intestines

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Streptococcal Pharyngitis

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Strep Throat

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Superior

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Higher on The Body, Nearer to the Head

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Supine

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Body Position Lying Face Up

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Syncope

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“Passing Out”, Loss of Consciousness or Fainting

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Tachycardia

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Fast Heart Rate (HR > 100bpm)

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Trismus

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Inability to Open the Jaw Due to Pain

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Tachypnea

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Increased Breathing Rate

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Ulcerations

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Blisters or Open-Sores

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Vertigo

A

Room-Spinning Dizziness (Not Light Headed)

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Wheezing

A

High Pitched Sound Heard In the Lungs With Asthmatic or Lung Disease

ScribeAmerica Medical Terms Pre Interview (2 decks)

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