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Terminology
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Undergraduate 2
04/22/2010

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Term
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Definition
AAA
Term
collection of pus surrounded by swelling and pain
Definition
abscess
Term
superficial cut; no deeper than epidermis
Definition
abrasion
Term
surgical procedure to remove adenoids.
Definition
adenoidectomy
Term
lump in tissue of uterus.
Definition
adnexal
Term
disorder related to adrenal glands
Definition
adrenal disease
Term
shallow/slow breathing. irregular respiration.
Definition
agonal
Term
crack of tear in anal canal
Definition
anal fissure
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cardiac/arterial dilation caused by weakened vessel wall
Definition
aneurysm
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tyleonol
Definition
APAP
Term
suspension of breathing
Definition
apnea
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apsrin
Definition
ASA
Term
excess fluid in space between tissue lining abdomen and organs
Definition
ascites
Term
physical trama due to pressure change
Definition
barotrama
Term
bruising behind ear consistant with skull fracture
Definition
battles sign
Term
muslces on 1 side of face suddenly become weak
Definition
bells palsy
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bile; bile duct; gallbladder
Definition
biliary
Term
red lesion that looses all redness when pressed
Definition
blanching
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slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
Definition
bradycardia
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blister
Definition
bollous
Term
coronary artery bypass graft
Definition
CABG
Term
physical wasting away (cancer, homeless, elderly)
Definition
cachetic
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coronary artery disease
Definition
CAD
Term
BNP, CKMB, Troponin
Definition
Cardiac Enzymes
Term
correcting cardiac arrhythmia via electrical current or medication
Definition
cardioverted
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abnormal whooshing sound found in neck
Definition
carotid bruit
Term
bacterial skin infection that may spread rapidly.
Definition
cellulitis
Term
earwax
Definition
cerumen
Term
neck or cervix
Definition
cervical
Term
congestive heart failure
Definition
CHF
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removal of gallbladder
Definition
cholecystectomy
Term
scarring of the liver
Definition
cirrhosis
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thickening of flesh under nails
Definition
clubbing
Term
cranial nerve deficit
Definition
CN deficit
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chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Definition
COPD
Term
removing skull cap for procedure
Definition
craniotomy
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grating, crackling, or popping sound under skin in joint
Definition
crepidus
Term
blueish color in skin
Definition
cyanotic
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test to look at interior or bladder and uterus
Definition
cystoscopy
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dilation and curettage
Definition
D&C scrapping of the uterus after spontaneous abortion.
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the splitting open of a wound
Definition
dehiscence
Term
sweating
Definition
diaphoresis
Term
double vision
Definition
diplopia
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swelling or enlarged from internal pressure.
Definition
distension
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swelling of abdominal pouch in intestinal wall
Definition
diverticulitis
Term
failure of eyes to turn together
Definition
dysconjugate gaze
Term
shortness of breath
Definition
dyspnea
Term
trouble swallowing
Definition
dysrhythmia
Term
bruising
Definition
ecchymosis
Term
swelling caused by bodily fluid
Definition
edema
Term
vomit
Definition
emesis
Term
EOM extraocular muscle
Definition
holds eye
Term
nosebleed
Definition
epistaxis
Term
redness
Definition
erythmia
Term
to tear of wear off of the skin
Definition
excoriated
Term
any fluid coming out of the body
Definition
exudate
Term
fever
Definition
febrile
Term
sides
Definition
flank
Term
inserted into bladder for urine drainage
Definition
foley catheter
Term
examination of eye with slit lamp
Definition
funduscopic
Term
G/P/AB (pregnancy terms)
Definition
gravida, para, abortus
Term
how a person walks
Definition
gait
Term
GERD
Definition
gastroesophogeal reflux disease
Term
damage to the optic nerve
Definition
glaucoma
Term
elevated level in uric acid. makes crystals that migrate to joints and cause pain
Definition
gout
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tensing of abdominal wall with pain when pressed
Definition
guarding
Term
collection of blood result of hemorrhage
Definition
hematoma
Term
blood in urine
Definition
hematuria
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blood in ear drum
Definition
hemotypanum
Term
elevated calcium
Definition
hypercalcemia
Term
hypercholestorol
Definition
elevated cholesterol
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elevated potassium
Definition
hyperkalemia
Term
elevated lipids in blood
Definition
hyperlipidemia
Term
elevated sodium
Definition
hyponatremia
Term
jaundice
Definition
icteric
Term
JVD
Definition
jugular vein distension
Term
minimally invasive procedure instrument
Definition
laparoscopy
Term
invasive procedure instrument
Definition
laparotomy
Term
groggy
Definition
lethargic
Term
kidney stone break up with high sound waves
Definition
lithotripsy
Term
swollen lymph nodes
Definition
lymphadenopathy
Term
small, flat, discolored spots on surface of skin
Definition
macular
Term
misalighment of teeth
Definition
malocclusion
Term
top part of rib cage
Definition
manubrium
Term
black tarry feces
Definition
malena
Term
MSRA
Definition
serious bacteria that causes a lot of the untreatable diseases.
Term
MS
Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
kidney removal
Definition
nephrectomy
Term
kidney stones
Definition
nephrlithaisis
Term
neuropathy
Definition
nerve damage
Term
nistagmus
Definition
involuntary movement of eyes
Term
mentally dulled
Definition
obtunded
Term
removal of ovaries
Definition
oophroectomy
Term
enlargement of organ
Definition
organmegaly
Term
shortness of breath when lying flat
Definition
orthopnea
Term
middle/external ear infection
Definition
media/externa otitis
Term
pale capillary refill <2 seconds
Definition
pale conjunctivae
Term
abnormal beating of heart
Definition
palpitation
Term
infection of pancreas
Definition
pancreatitis
Term
optic disc swelling caused by intercranial pressure
Definition
papilledema
Term
PE
Definition
pulminary embolism; blood clot that moves to the heart.
Term
sore in the lining of the stomache
Definition
peptic ulcer
Term
around the eye
Definition
periorbital
Term
pinprick red spots on skin
Definition
petechial
Term
tighening of foreskin on penis causing inflammation of the head.
Definition
phimosis
Term
PID
Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
soles of feet/ palms of hands
Definition
plantar/palmer
Term
fluid in pleural cavity usually caused by pneumonia
Definition
pleuritic
Term
collapsed lung from collection of air
Definition
pheumothorax
Term
pregnancy induced hypertension
Definition
preclampsia
Term
inflammation of prostate
Definition
prostatitis
Term
drooping
Definition
ptosis
Term
fluid in lungs
Definition
pulminary edema
Term
pus
Definition
purulent
Term
UTI that has reached kidneys
Definition
pyelonephritis
Term
pariorbital ecchymosis; basal skull fracture
Definition
raccoon eyes
Term
crackling in lungs
Definition
rales
Term
pain when removing pressure
Definition
rebound
Term
visable sinking of chest wall
Definition
retractions
Term
RHABDO
Definition
breakdown of skeletal muscles
Term
runny nose
Definition
rhinorrhea
Term
coarse sound in lungs
Definition
rhonchi
Term
wedge like bone that makes up pelvis
Definition
sacral
Term
removal of fallopian tubes
Definition
salpingectomy
Term
unknown cause for inflammation
Definition
sarcoidosis
Term
jaundice of white of the eye
Definition
scleral icterus
Term
sleepy
Definition
somnolent
Term
daze, mental numbness
Definition
stuporous
Term
fast heart rate 100+ bpm
Definition
tachycardia
Term
how many veterbrae in thoracic section
Definition
12
Term
enlargement of thyroid
Definition
thyromegaly
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
ringing in the ear
Definition
tinnitus
Term
skin not going back to normal state when lifted
Definition
turgor
Term
TURP
Definition
tool used to remove blockage of urine flow
Term
having ulcers
Definition
ulcerative
Term
lack of ability to urinate
Definition
urinary retention
Term
skin rash; dark red; raised; itchy
Definition
urticarial
Term
clearness of vision
Definition
visual acuity
Term
oozing
Definition
weeping
Term
continuous coarse whistling sound
Definition
wheezes
Term
cartilage extension of ribs
Definition
xiphiod
Term
**CAN ALWAYS BACKSLASH
Definition
Turner's; coarction; connective tissue disorder.
Term
armpit
Definition
axilla
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