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Scribe - Terminology Flashcards

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Adnexa

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The appendages of an organ, such as the eye or uterus

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Afebrile

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Without fever (less than 37.5 degree Celsius)

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Ambulatory

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Walking or able to walk

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Aneurysm

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A widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissue causing formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted or burst

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Angina pectoris

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A disease marked by brief paroxysmal attacks of chest pain precipitated by deficient oxygenation of the heart muscles

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Anasarca

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Total body swelling (extreme generalized edema)

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Anorexia

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Loss of appetite, especially when prolonged

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Aphasia

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Inability to speak, read, or write

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Appendectomy

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Surgical removal of the appendix

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Arrhythmia

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Irregular heartbeat

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Artery

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Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart

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Arthralgia

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Pain associated with a point

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Articulation

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Connection between bones

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Ascites

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Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity leading to distension

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Atelectasis

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Partial or total collapse of lung tissue

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Auscultation

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Listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually with a stethoscope

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Avulsion

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A forcible pulling away of a part or structure (usually the skin)

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Axilla

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Armpit

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Bradycardia

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Abnormally slow heart beat

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Bradypnea

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Abnormally slow breathing

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Bruit

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A murmur or sound heard in auscultation

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Cachectic

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State of general ill appearance and malnutrition

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Cardiomegaly

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Enlargement of the heart

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Cerumen

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Ear wax

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Cervical

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Pertaining to the neck or cervix of the uterus

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Cholecystectomy

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Surgical removal of the gallbladder

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Cholelithiasis

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Production of gallstone

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Cirrhosis

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Inflammation of an organ by degenerative charges, especially the liver

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Colectomy

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Excision of part of the large intestine or colon

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Colostomy

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Surgical procedure that provides an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall

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Conjunctiva

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Inner lining of the eyelid

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Cornea

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Transparent coat of the eyeball covering the iris and the pupil

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Crepitus

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A crackling or grating sound.

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Cyanotic

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Pertaining to bluish or slate like skin color

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Debridement

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Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

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Dehiscence

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A separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision

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Dentition

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The teeth in situ or in the dental arch

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Dermis

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True skin, beneath the epidermis

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Diaphoresis

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Excessive or profuse sweating or perspiration

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Dorsiflexion

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Backward flexion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstruation

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Dyspareunia

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Painful intercourse

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Dyspepsia

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Indigestion

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Dysphagia

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Difficulty swallowing

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Dysphasia

A

Loss of deficiency in the power to understand language as a result of injury or disease to the brain

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Dyspnea

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Difficult and labored breathing, shortness of breath

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Dysuria

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Painful urination

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Ecchymosis

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Hemorrhagic, non-elevated, irregularly-formed, discolored area of skin caused by the seepage of blood beneath the epidermis (a bruise)

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Eczema

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Inflammatory condition of the skin which may be acute of chronic, characterized by itching or burning, time papules and vesicles, oozing, crusting and scaling

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Edema

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Swelling of body tissues due to an excessive accumulation of fluid in connective tissue or a serous cavity

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Edentulous

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Without teeth

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Effusion

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Escape of fluid into a cavity

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Emaciate

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To become extremely thin or lean; wasting

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Embolism

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Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance

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Emesis

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Vomit

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Epistaxis

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Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleeding

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Erythema

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Unusual redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion

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Evulsion

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Forcible extraction, or act of tearing away of a part

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Fascia

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Fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting, and separating muscles and body organs

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Febrile

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Pertaining to having fever

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Fluorescein

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Red, crystalline substance used in diagnosis examination of the eye to detect corneal lesions, abrasions, or foreign bodies

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Fontanel

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Any of the spaces closed by membranous structures between the uncompleted angles of the parietal bones and the neighboring bones of a fetal or young skull

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Fundus

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The large, upper end of the uterus, also the bottom aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ such as the eye

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Gingiva

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Gums

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Grand mal

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Severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor, and temporary loss of consciousness.

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Gravid

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Being pregnant

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Hemangioma

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Tumor consisting of blood vessel

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Hematochezia

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Blood in stool

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Hematoma

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Swelling of blood which occurs in an organ or tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels

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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

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Hemoptysis

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Spitting up of blood; blood-stained sputum

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Hemorrhage

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Excessive of profuse bleeding

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Hemothorax

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Blood fluid present in the pleural cavity

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Hepatosplenomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver and spleen

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Hyperglycemia

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High blood sugar; excessive amount of glucose circulating on the blood plasma

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Hyperkalemia

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Potassium concentration in the plasma is too high

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Hypernatremia

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Sodium concentration in the plasma is too high

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Hypertension

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Persistently high arterial blood pressure

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Hypoglycemia

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Pathologic state produced by lower than normal level of blood glucose

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Hypokalemia

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Potassium concentration in the plasma is too low

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Hyponatremia

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Sodium concentration in the plasma is too low

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Hypotension

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Persistently low arterial blood pressure

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Ileus

A

Disturbance of the coordinated contractions of intestinal muscles so that materials do not pass through to the lower bowel

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Induration

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Act of hardening; a specific area of hardened tissue

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Infarct

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Necrotic area of tissue following cessation of the blood supply

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Inguinal

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Pertaining to the groin region

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Ischemia

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Temporary and localized anemia due to restricting circulation to a part

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Joint

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Articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage

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Keloid

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Scar formation consisting of dense tissue

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Lacrimal

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Related to tears

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Leukocytosis

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Elevated white blood cell count above the normal range

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Ligament

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Fibrous tissue that binds bones together

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Lingual

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Belonging to the tongue

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Lymphadenopathy

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Enlargement of a lymph node

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Macule

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Small colored spot on the skin

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Malaise

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Generalized discomfort or weakness

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Malleolus

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Projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones

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Malocclusion

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Imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth

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Mastectomy

A

Surgical excision of the breast

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Melena

A

Black tarry stool

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Menorrhagia

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Painful menstruation

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Myalgia

A

Muscular pain

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Nares

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Nostril

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Neuralgia

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Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves

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Nystagmus

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Involuntary rapid eye movements

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Occiput

A

Back part of the skull

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Odynophagia

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Painful swallowing

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Olecranon

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Large bony projection of the ulna forming the elbow joint

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Ophthalmalgia

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Pain in the eye

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Os

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Mouth, orifice

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Pallor

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Paleness to the skin

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Palpable

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Able to be touched or easily perceived

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Para

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The number of viable offspring born by a woman; woman who had given birth to one or more viable offspring

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Parasthesia

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Abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping; burning, tingling, or numbness

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Paronychia

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Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail

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Paroxysmal

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Describes a sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms

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Petechia

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Tiny red spot occurring on the skin caused by a small amount of escaping blood

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Photophobia

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Abnormal intolerance to light

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Pleurisy

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Painful inflammation of the pleura

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Pneumothorax

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Presence of air or gas in the pleural space that occur spontaneously, due to trauma or deliberately introduced in a collapsed lung

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Popliteal fossa

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The back of the knee

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Purulent

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Consisting of matter or pus; resembling pus

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Rale

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Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation; a crackling

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Rhinorrhea

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Thin, watery discharge from the nose

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Rhonchi

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Whistling or snoring sounds heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed

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Sciatic

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Penetrating to the ischium or hip

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Sclera

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Dense, fibrous, opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea

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Shaft

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Long, slender portion of a long bone

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Sputum

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Spittle, any mixed matter with saliva that is expectorated through the mouth

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Stellate

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Star-shaped; radiating from the center

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Stenosis

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Narrowing of a body opening or passage

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Stridor

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Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, caused by an obstruction of the air passages

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Syncope

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Loss of consciousness; to faint

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Tachycardia

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Abnormal rapid heart beat

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Tachypnea

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Extremely rapid respiration

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Thoracostomy

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Procedure to install a chest tube

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Thoracotomy

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Surgical cutting into the chest wall

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Tinea

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Any of many different superficial infections of the skin

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Tinnitus

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A ringing in the ears

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Tonsillectomy

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Surgical excision of a tonsil

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Torsion

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The twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis

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Trismus

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Spasm of the masticatory muscles; difficulty opening mouth

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Turgor

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Condition of being distended or swollen; normal fullness

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Urticaria

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Hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area and are often attended by itching

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Vein

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Vessel carrying blood towards the heart

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Vertigo

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Condition of dizziness, often described as a room spinning sensation

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Wheal

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Round, localized area of edema on the skin attended by severe itching which vanishes quickly

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Wheeze

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Difficult breathing with a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passageways

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