Spelling/ Definition of terms Flashcards
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collection of pus within a tissue
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abscess
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associated anatomic parts (ovaries and fallopian tubes)
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adnexa
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without fever
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afebrile
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able to move
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ambulatory
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widening of blood vessel due to weakness in the vessel wall
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aneurysm
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chest pain caused by lack of blood supply (ischemia) to the heart muscle
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angina
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surgical procedure which arteries are widened to treat artherosclerosis
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angioplasty
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generalized massive edema
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anasarca
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loss of appetite, esp. for long period of time
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anorexia
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fever reducing medicine
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antipyretic
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tear in the inner layer of the aorta
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aortic dissection
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impairment of ability to speak
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aphasia
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surgical removal of the appendix
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appendectomy
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irregular heart beat
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arrhythmia
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thick walled blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
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artery
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joint pain not associated with inflammation
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arthralgia
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surface contact between distinct bones
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articulation
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accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity
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ascites
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inflammation of the lungs after breathing in foreign material
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aspiration pneumonia
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state of zero cardia output, “flatline”
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asystole
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collapse of alveoli resulting in reduced gas exchange
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atelectasis
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hardening of the arteries caused by fatty buildup
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atherosclerosis
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listening for internal sounds during an exam (usually with stethoscope)
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ausultation
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pulling away of an area or structure
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avulsion
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armpit region
axilla
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abnormally slow heart rate
bradycardia
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abnormally slow respiratory rate
bradypnea
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unusual sound that blood makes when it rushes past an obstruction in a vessel (when listened to with a stethoscope)
bruit
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mucous membrane lining the oral cavity
buccal mucosa
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loss of weight and muscle mass, "wasting syndrome"
cachectic
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enlargement of the heart
cardiomegaly
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earwax
cerumen
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pertaining to the neck or cervix
cervical
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surgical removal of the gallbladder
cholecystectomy
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inflammation of the gallbladder
cholecystitis
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gallstones
cholelithiasis
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replacement of liver tissue with scar tissue caused by chronic liver disease
cirrhosis
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tail bone
coccyx
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surgical removal of a portion of the colon
colectomy
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surgical procedure that brings opening end of colon through abdominal wall to stoma for collecting feces
colostomy
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inner membrane of the eyelids and membrane covering the sclera of the eye
conjunctivae
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transparent covering on the anterior eye that overlies the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. Allows light to pass through to the lens
cornea
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crackling sounds made by two surfaces contacting each other
crepitus
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bluish skin color due to lack of blood supply
cyanosis
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inflammation of the bladder
cystitis
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removal of dead material from a wound
debride
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a separation between layers, often in reference to a surgical incision site
dehiscence
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reference to the position of teeth in the mouth
dentition
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layer of skin beneath the epidermis and above the subcutaneous tissues
dermis
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sweating or perspiration
diaphoresis
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substance that causes fluid loss from the body
diuretic
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foot is moved upward toward the shin
dorsiflexion
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a condition in which diverticula becomes infected
diverticulitis
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a condition in which diverticula (outpockets) form in the colon wall
diverticulosis
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painful menstration
dysmenorrhea
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painful intercourse
dyspareunia
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condition of impaired digestion
dyspepsia
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difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
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impairment of speech and verbal comprehension
dysphasia
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difficult breathing
dyspnea
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burning sensation or pain during urination
dysuria
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purple skin color due to blood escaping from ruptured blood vessel into the subcutaneous tissue (bruise)
ecchymosis
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fetus implants outside the uterus
ectopic pregnancy
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inflammation of the skin involving scaly and itchy rash
eczema
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swelling due to the accumulation of fluid
edema
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lacking teeth
edentulous
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escape of fluid into a body cavity, such as a joint
effusion
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extremely thin and weak
emaciated
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obstruction of a blood vessel due to a clot or foreign substance
embolism
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vomiting
emesis
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chronic lung disease
emphysema
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medical procedure in which a tube is placed in to the trachea through the mouth or the nose
endotracheal intubation
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inflammation of the small intestine
enteritis
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involuntary urination
enuresis
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bloody nose
epistaxis
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redness of skin due to capillary congesion
erythema
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act of tearing away or forcible extraction
evulsion
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fibrous tissue that envelopes, separates, or binds together muscle, organs, and other soft tissues
fascia
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fever
febrile
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red/orange dye applied to eyes to detect corneal lesions, abrasions, or foreign bodies
fluorescein
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in infants, the soft membranous gaps between cranial bones
fontanel
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position opposite to organ opening; base or bottom
fundus
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inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
gastroenteritis
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gums
gingiva
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severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor, and temporary loss of consciousness
grand mal
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state of pregnancy
gravid
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benign tumor consisting of blood vessels
hemangioma
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vomiting of blood
hematemesis
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red, bloody stools
hematochezia
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blood in the tympanic cavity of the middle ear
hemotympanum
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localized collection of blood in an organ or tissue due to a ruptured blood vessel
hematoma
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blood in the urine
hematuria
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coughing up blood or bloody sputum
hemoptysis
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excessive or profuse bleeding
hemorrhage
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collection of blood in the pleural cavity
hemothorax
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enlargement of the liver and spleen
hepatosplenomegaly
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high blood sugar
hyperglycemia
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elevated potassium concentration in the plasma
hyperkalemia
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elevated sodium concentration in the plasma
hypernatremia
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elevated arterial blood pressure
hypertension
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increase volume of organ or tissue due to enlargement of its component cells
hypertrophy
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low blood glucose
hypoglycemia
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low potassium concentration in the plasma
hypokalemia
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low sodium concentration in the plasma
hyponatremia
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low arterial blood pressure
hypotension
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disruption of contraction of the intestinal muscle resulting in failure of content passage; intestinal obstruction
ileus
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an area of hardened tissue
induration
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necrotic area of tissue following cessation of blood supply
infarct
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pertaining to the groin region
inguinal
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decrease in blood supply to an organ, tissue
ischemia
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articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage
joint
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yellow skin or eye color due to excessive bilirubin
jaundice
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scar formation consisting of dense tissue
keloid
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relating to tears
lacrimal
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elevated white blood count above the normal range
leukocytosis
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fibrous tissue that connect bones together
ligament
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relating to the tongue
lingual
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enlargement of the lymph nodes
lymphadenopathy
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small colored spot on the skin that is not elevated or depressed
macule
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general feeling of discomfort or weakness
malaise
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bony prominences on either side of the ankle joint
malleolus
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improper or negligent treatment of a patient, resulting in injury, damage, or loss
malpractice
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misalignment of teeth
malocculsion
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surgical excision of the breast
mastectomy
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black, tarry stool
melena
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abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period at regular interval
menorrhagia
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inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
meningitis
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muscle pain
myalgia
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nostrils
nares
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inflammation of the nephrons in the kidneys
nephritis
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kidney stones
nephrolithiasis
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sharp, shocking pain that follows the path of a nerve due to nerve irritation or damage
neuralgia
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exam finding that head and all major organs of the head are in a normal condition and without significant abnormality
normocephalic
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involuntary rapid eye movements
nystagmus
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back portion of the head above the base of the neck
occiput
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painful swallowing
odynophagia
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large bony projection of the ulna forming the elbow joint
olecranon
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eye pain
ophthalmalgia
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shortness of breath induced by lying flat in a supine position
orthopnea
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form of hypotension in which a person's blood pressure suddenly falls when standing up or changing positions abruptly
orthostatic hypotension
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mouth or orifice
os
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a pale appearance of the skin
pallor
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able to be touched or felt
palpable
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inflammation of the pancreas
pancreatitis
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procedure to remove fluid that has accumulated in the abdominal cavity
paracentesis
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number of viable offspring born by a woman
para
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abnormal tactile (sense of touch) sensation often described as numbness, tingling, burning, or pricking
paresthesia
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inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail
paronychia
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a sudden attack, recurrence, or intensification of symptoms
paroxysmal
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inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs
peritonitis
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pinpoint-sized red spots on the skin caused by a small amount of bleeding under the skin
petechiae
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inflammation of the pharynx, can be caused by strep infection
pharyngitis
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abnormal intolerance and sensitivity to light
photophobia
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inflammation of the pleura of the lungs
pleurisy
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abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that may occur spontaneously or due to trauma (collapsed lung)
pneumothorax
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shallow depression at the back of the knee
popliteal foss
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infection of the kidneys
pyelonephritis
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an abnormal respiratory sound characterized by a cracking noise
rale
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breakdown of muscle fibers that leads to the release of muscle fiber content (myoglobin) into the bloodstream
rhabdomyolysis
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thin, watery discharge from the nose
rhinorrhea
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coarse, rattling sound due to partial obstruction of the air channels
rhonchi
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pertaining to the hip
sciatic
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a dense, white, fibrous membrane that forms the external covering of the eyeball
sclera
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severe response to the presence of pathological microorganisms or toxins in the blood
sepsis
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long, slender portion of a long bone
shaft
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matter expectorated from the respiratory system, such as mucus
sputum
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star-shaped, radiating from the center
stellate
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abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel or other tubular organ or structure
stenosis
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high-pitched respiratory sound caused by an obstruction in the larynx or pharnyx
stridor
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irregular heartbeat originating above the AV node
supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
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loss of consciousness
syncope
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rapid heart rate, greater than 100 beats per minute
tachycardia
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rapid respirations
tachypnea
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incision of the chest wall to place a chest tube
thoracostomy
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incision of the plural space of the chest
thoracotomy
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abnormally low platelet count, cane be caused by various conditions
thrombocytopenia
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the blocking of a blood vessel by a blood clot dislodged from its site of origin
thomboembolic
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skin infection caused by fungus
tinea
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ringing in the ear
tinnitus
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surgical excisions of a tonsil
tonsillectomy
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twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis (ie ovary, testicle)
torsion
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cardiac enzyme lab test to assess for cardiac muscle damage
troponin
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the normal fullness of tension produced by the fluid content of blood vessels, capillaries, and cells
turgor
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raised, itchy red welts on the surface of the skin that are accompanied by itching
urticaria
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inflammation of the vaginal wall; can be caused by infection
vaginitis
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thinner-walled vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the capillaries toward the heart, excluding pulmonary veins
vein
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condition of dizziness described as room spinning sensation
vertigo
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a round, localized area of edema on the body surface often associated with severe itching, and vanishes quickly
wheal
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a whistling breath sound as a result of narrowed respiratory passageways
wheeze
