Scribe terminology

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

Front

Question 2

Posterior

Answer 2

Behind

Question 3

Proximal

Answer 3

Closer to limb attachment point

Question 4

Distal

Answer 4

Away from the limb attachment point

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Toward the middle of the body

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Toward the side of the body

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Superior

Answer 7

Above

Question 8

Inferior

Answer 8

Below

Question 9

Papule

Answer 9

Small raised skin area

Question 10

Petechiae

Answer 10

Pinpoint skin spots from bleeding

Question 11

Purpura

Answer 11

Hemorrhagic skin lesion

Question 12

Macule

Answer 12

Flat, discolored skin lesion

Question 13

Pruritic

Answer 13

Characterized by itchiness

Question 13

-megaly

Answer 13

Indicates enlargement

Question 13

Surgical removal procedure

Answer 13

ectomy

Question 14

otomy

Answer 14

Surgical incision operation

Question 14

lithiasis

Answer 14

Presence of stones

Question 15

itis

Answer 15

Indicates inflammation

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Oophorectomy

Answer 16

Surgical ovary removal

Question 17

Hysterectomy

Answer 17

Uterus surgical removal

Question 18

Cholecystectomy

Answer 18

Gallbladder surgical removal

Question 18

Appendectomy

Answer 18

Appendix surgical removal

Question 19

Salpingo-Oophorectomy

Answer 19

Ovary and fallopian tube removal

Question 20

Nephrolithiasis

Answer 20

Presence of kidney stones

Question 21

Cholelithiasis

Answer 21

Presence of gallbladder stones

Question 22

Jaundice (Icterus)

Answer 22

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes

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Lesion

Answer 23

Area of abnormal tissue

Question 24

Lymphadenopathy

Answer 24

Swollen, often tender lymph nodes

Question 25

Malocclusion

Answer 25

Misalignment, often referring to the jaw or teeth

Question 26

Distal interphalangeal joint (DIP)

Answer 26

Joint closest to the nail of fingers and toes (not present in thumb or large toe)

Question 27

Metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP)

Answer 27

Joint at the base of each finger and thumb (knuckle of a fist)

Question 28

Proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP)

Answer 28

Middle joint of fingers and toes (not present in thumb or large toe)

Question 29

Melena

Answer 29

Dark feces associated with upper GI bleeding

Question 30

Hematochezia

Answer 30

Passage of bright red blood in the stool

Question 31

Myalgias

Answer 31

Muscle pain

Question 32

Meningismus

Answer 32

Collection of symptoms associated with meningeal irritation

Question 33

Neuropathy

Answer 33

Non-inflammatory disease of nerves

Question 34

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Answer 34

Heart attack

Question 35

Palpitations

Answer 35

Symptomatic rapid or irregular heartbeat

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Paresthesias

Answer 36

Abnormal sensation in the extremities

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Paronychia

Answer 37

Infection of the skin adjacent to a nail

Question 38

Pleural effusion

Answer 38

Excess fluid in the pleural cavity

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Pleura (adj. Pleuritic)

Answer 39

Double-layered membrane covering the lung and thoracic wall

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Pneumothorax

Answer 40

Abnormal collection of air in the space between the pulmonary pleura and the chest cavity, causing lung collapse

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Popliteal/Antecubital fossa

Answer 41

Depression at the back of the knee/anterior surface of the elbow

Question 42

Oropharynx (adj. Oropharyngeal)

Answer 42

Area connecting the mouth and larynx

Question 43

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

Answer 43

Blood clot in a pulmonary artery

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Raccoon eyes

Answer 44

Bruising around the eye(s)

Question 45

Rhonchi

Answer 45

Gurgling or bubbling sounds in the lungs

Question 45

Rhinorrhea

Answer 45

Runny nose

Question 46

Rales

Answer 46

Crackling sounds in the lungs

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Wheezes

Answer 47

Continuous, whistling sound during breathing

Question 48

Sciatica

Answer 48

Pain radiating down the leg from the lower back

Question 49

Sepsis

Answer 49

Massive inflammatory response to a serious infection

Question 49

Herpes Zoster

Answer 49

Painful rash from varicella zoster virus reactivation

Question 50

Shingles

Answer 50

Viral infection causing a painful rash

Question 51

Stenosis

Answer 51

Narrowing or hardening of a structure

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Nail trephination

Answer 52

Procedure to relieve pressure by creating nail opening

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Stridor

Answer 53

Respiratory sound due to turbulent air flow in larynx

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Subungual hematoma

Answer 54

Bruising beneath a nail (finger or toe)

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Syncope

Answer 55

Fainting

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Thrombocytopenia

Answer 56

Insufficient platelets

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Tympanic Membrane (TM)

Answer 57

Ear drum

Question 57

Trismus

Answer 57

Restricted mouth opening

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Ulcer

Answer 58

Local defect in organ or tissue surface

Question 59

Urticaria

Answer 59

Itchiness

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Dermatome

Answer 60

Skin area supplied by a single nerve root

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Flank

Answer 61

Back area between last rib and hip

Question 61

Bursa

Answer 61

Fluid-filled sac near a joint

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Benign

Answer 62

Not cancerous

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Malignant

Answer 63

Cancerous

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Abrasion

Answer 64

Scrape

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Acute

Answer 65

Abrupt condition of short duration

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Chronic

Answer 66

Long-lasting condition with remission/exacerbation

Question 67

Contusion

Answer 67

Bruise

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Macro-

Answer 68

Prefix meaning large

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Micro-

Answer 69

Prefix meaning small raised skin area

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Dys-

Answer 70

Prefix meaning difficult or painful

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-plegia

Answer 71

Suffix for paralysis

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Answer 71

Stroke; Loss of neurological function from blood flow interruption

Question 72

Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Answer 72

Short period of brain blood supply insufficiency

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Epilepsy

Answer 73

Seizures disorder

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Aphasia

Answer 74

Loss of speech

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-tripsy

Answer 75

Suffix for crushing

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-centesis

Answer 76

Suffix for puncture

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-rrhea

Answer 77

Suffix for flow or discharge

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Cirrhosis

Answer 78

Liver degenerative disease

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Varices

Answer 79

Bulging veins

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Dysphagia

Answer 80

Difficulty swallowing

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Emphysema

Answer 81

Lung air sacs destruction disease

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy

Answer 82

Enlarged prostate causing urination difficulty

Question 82

Atelectasis

Answer 82

Partial lung collapse reducing gas exchange

Question 83

Hydrocele

Answer 83

Fluid-filled sac around the testis

Question 84

Priapism

Answer 84

Prolonged, painful erection

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Answer 85

Infection of female reproductive organs

Question 86

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 86

Implantation outside the uterus

Question 87

Metorrhagia

Answer 87

Irregular vaginal bleeding

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Osteoporosis

Answer 88

Decreased bone mass

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Arthritis

Answer 89

Synovial joint chronic inflammation

Question 90

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 90

Nerve compression causing hand pain/tingling

Question 91

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Answer 91

Stomach acid reflux into esophagus

Question 92

Metastases

Answer 92

Cancer spread from original area

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Tachy-

Answer 93

Prefix for fast

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Brady-

Answer 94

Prefix for slow

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Hyper-

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Prefix for high

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Abduction

Answer 96

Moving limb away from body or spreading fingers/toes

Question 96

Hypo-

Answer 96

Prefix for low

Question 97

Adduction

Answer 97

Moving limb toward body or bringing fingers/toes together

Question 98

Supination

Answer 98

Forearm movement with palm facing forward

Question 98

Flexion

Answer 98

Decreasing angle between bones

Question 99

Extension

Answer 99

Increasing angle between bones, straightening joint

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Pronation

Answer 100

Forearm movement with palm facing backward

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Twisting hip/shoulder movement, distal surface moving away/toward midline

Answer 101

Rotation (external/internal)

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Inter-

Answer 102

Prefix meaning between

Question 103

Intra-

Answer 103

Prefix meaning within

Question 104

Ipsilateral

Answer 104

On the same side

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Contralateral

Answer 105

On the opposite side

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Diplopia

Answer 106

Double vision

Question 107

Nystagmus

Answer 107

Rapid, repetitive eye movement

Question 108

Tinnitus

Answer 108

Ringing in the ears

Question 109

Vertigo

Answer 109

Sensation of imbalance or spinning

Question 109

Photophobia

Answer 109

Sensitivity to light

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Hordeolum

Answer 110

Stye

Question 111

Psoriasis

Answer 111

Autoimmune skin disorder with red patches and silvery scales

Question 111

Abscess

Answer 111

Enclosed pus collection

Question 112

Cellulitis

Answer 112

Infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Question 113

Pallor

Answer 113

Unusual skin paleness

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Inversion

Answer 114

Foot turning to angle bottom toward midline

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Eversion

Answer 114

Foot turning bottom away from midline

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Gout

Answer 114

Arthritis from uric acid crystals in joint

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Paralysis

Answer 115

Loss of muscle control/strength

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Cardiomyopathy

Answer 116

Heart muscle disease

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Congenital

Answer 117

Present at birth

Question 118

Diabetes mellitus

Answer 118

Diabetes mellitus

Question 119

Atherosclerosis

Answer 119

Artery hardening with fatty plaque accumulation

Question 120

Ureterolithiasis

Answer 120

Stone in a ureter

Question 121

Colic

Answer 121

Prolonged crying or fussiness in an otherwise healthy infant

Question 122

Choledocholithiasis

Answer 122

Gallstone in the common bile duct

Question 123

Appendicitis

Answer 123

Inflammation of the appendix

Question 124

Conjunctivitis

Answer 124

Inflammation of the surface of the eye, “pink eye”

Question 125

Ulcerative colitis

Answer 125

Inflammatory bowel disease causing ulcerations primarily in the colon and rectum

Question 125

Cholecystitis

Answer 125

Gallbladder inflammation

Question 126

Bronchitis

Answer 126

Broncihal tract inflammation

Question 127

Diverticulitis

Answer 127

Inflammation of out-pouches (diverticula) in the colon

Question 127

Meningitis

Answer 127

Inflammation of the membranes around the brain

Question 128

pericarditis

Answer 128

Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart

Question 129

Plantar fasciitis

Answer 129

Inflammation of the fibrous tissue on the sole of the foot

Question 129

Encephalitis

Answer 129

Inflammation of the tissues of the brain

Question 130

Pyelonephritis

Answer 130

Inflammation of the kidney, typically due to bacterial infaction

Question 131

Pharyngitis

Answer 131

Inflammation of the pharynx (sore throat)

Question 132

Otitis Media

Answer 132

Inflammation of the middle ear/tympanic membrane

Question 133

Otitis Externa

Answer 133

Inflammation of the external ear aka, “swimmer’s ear”

Question 134

McBurney’s Point

Answer 134

Area of the RLQ of the abdomen often tender in appendicitis

Question 135

Murphy’s Sign

Answer 135

Gallbladder tenderness

Question 136

Metatarsal

Answer 136

Long bones in the midfoot between the heel and toes

Question 137

Metacarpal

Answer 137

Lone bones of the hand, between the wrist and fingers

Question 138

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Answer 138

Decreased coronary artery blood flow resulting in injury to heart muscle

Question 139

Adnexa

Answer 139

Ovary, fallopian tube, and supporting structures lateral to the uterus

Question 140

Febrile

Answer 140

Patient with a fever

Question 141

Afebrile

Answer 141

Absence of fever

Question 142

Anaphylaxis

Answer 142

An acute hypersensitivity reaction due to exposure to a previously encountered antigen.

Question 143

Anemia

Answer 143

Deficiency of RBC numbers and/or hemoglobin