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02/13/2011

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Oxygen Saturation Monitor
Definition
device to monitor oxygen saturation in blood: % of O2 combined with hemoglobin relative to the max. amount of O2 the hemoglobin can contain
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Oxygen Saturation
Definition
amt. of O2 present in the blood and available for exchange at the tissue level: Normal infant 95%, below 90% hypoxia
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Oto-acoustic emission
Definition
used to screen new born hearing, sounds measured in the outer ear canal that are produced by the normal outer hair cells in the cochlea
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Osteopenia
Definition
bones become frail and breakable from loss of minerals
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Oropharyngeal Transit Time
Definition
time between the beginning of swallowing to the time when the bolus passes out of the oropharynx
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Oral Stage of Swallowing
Definition
voluntary first stage of swallowing in which the bolus is formed and propelled toward pharynx through repeated contractions of the tongue
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Oral secretions
Definition
mixture of saliva and organisms residing in the mouth
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Oral Preparatory Stage
Definition
tongue gathers the food bolus and forms it into a centrally located globular mass ready to be propelled over the back of the tongue
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Omphalocele
Definition
congenital defect that allows the intestines to protrude through an opening in the abdominal wall
Term
Odynophagia
Definition
pain during swallowing
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Obstructive lung disease
Definition
syndrome which airflow out of the lungs is impeded by narrowing of airway due to spasm, inflammation or scarring. overinflation of the lung, prolongation of expiration, air hunger, dyspnea and respiratory insufficiency may result
Term
Nucleus of the tractus solitarius
Definition
Cranial sensory nuclei of the brain stem that receives sensory input from the oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal regions: controlling blood pressure, respiratory rhythm, swallowing and taste
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Nucleus Ambiguus
Definition
cranial motor nuclei of the brain stem with motor neurons that innervate laryngeal, pharyngeal and esophageal muscles
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NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
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nosocomial
Definition
hospital acquired
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Nonnutritive sucking
Definition
sucking for reasons other than nutrition; shown to stabilize heart rate, increased digestion during tube feeds, allows respiration to continue uninterrupted and increase growth rate in infants. NNS should be 2 sucks per second faster than NS
Term
Nissen fundoplication
Definition
surgical procedure to treat GERD, wrapping the fundus of the stomach around the gastroesophageal junction
Term
Nippling
Definition
bottle feeding
Term
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Definition
familial degenerative disease of CNS; widespread axonal swelling with UMN/LMN involvement, nystagmus, optic neuropathy & blindness
Term
Neonate
Definition
1st 30 days of life
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Necrotizing entercolitis
Definition
gangrene like condition of intestinal tract causing death of intestinal/colon tissue; can cause oral aversions
Term
Myopia
Definition
nearsightednees
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Myelomengingocele
Definition
spinal bifida with portions of spinal cord and membranes protruding
Term
Myasthenia Gravis
Definition
autoimmune disease characterized by weakness and progressive fatigue; cause by functional decrease in acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction
Term
Munching
Definition
early chewing pattern, rhythmical up/down jaw movement to spread and flatten food, starts at 5 mos or at intro of solids
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Minute Ventilation
Definition
expired volume per unit time per kilogram of body weight; oral feeds impair Ve during continuous sucking
Term
Minimal Brain Dysfunction
Definition
syndrome resulting from problems with CNS causing behavioral difficulties and/or learning problems
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Milk Scan
Definition
radionuclide test for aspiration where small amts of radionuclide are placed in milk and ingested by an infant
Term
Midface hypoplasia
Definition
under developed midface as in Crouzon & Apert Syndromes
Term
Micrognathia
Definition
mandibular hypoplasia
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Microcephaly
Definition
small head; premature fusion of skull; can restrict brain growth and cause mental retardation if untreated
Term
Metachromatic leukodystrophy
Definition
hereditary, degenerative disease of white matter caused by deficiency of sulfatase A
Term
Meningocele
Definition
birth defect where tissue that lines the spinal cord and brain (meninges) bulge out through an opening in the spinal column or skull
Term
Meningitis
Definition
infection or swelling of meninges
Term
Meconium
Definition
greenish black material found in fetal intestinal tract before birth containing babies first bowel movement; if excreted can cause respiratory distress
Term
Marasmus
Definition
condition of chronic undernourishment caused by deficit in calories and proteins
Term
Mandibular hypoplasia
Definition
underdeveloped mandible as seen in Pierre Robin sequence, hemifacial microsomias, Treacher Collins
Term
Lymphatics
Definition
vessels found in most organs that collect lymph and return it to the bloodstream via thoracic duct
Term
Lymphagioma
Definition
tumor formed of dialated lymphatic vessels
Term
Ludwig's angina
Definition
soft tissue infection of the deep tissue of the floor of the mouth
Term
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Definition
infection that can attack the lungs, bronchial tubes, voice box and windpipe
Term
Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Definition
closes of gastroesphageal junction and prevent reflux; tonic contraction and relaxes in response to swallowing
Term
Low birth weight
Definition
less than 2500 grams; 5 1/2 lbs.
Term
Lissencephaly
Definition
smooth brain; no convolutions of cerebrum
Term
Leukocyte
Definition
white bloods cells, protect against bacteria and infection
Term
Lecithin
Definition
ingredients used to make surfactant
Term
Laryngotracheal separation
Definition
type of subglottic closure where trachea is brought to the skin as a tracheostomy but the proximal part is left closed like a blind pouch
Term
Laryngeal Spasm
Definition
spasmodic closure of the glottic aperature
Term
Laryngomalacia
Definition
anatomical abnormality where flaccid supraglottic structures prolapse into airway; inspiratory stridor/FTT
Term
Laryngeal diversion procedure
Definition
subglottic closure; separate the lower respiratory tract from upper digestive tract without affecting the glottic or supraglottic parts of the larynx
Term
Laryngeal Cleft
Definition
incomplete closure of tracheoesophageal septum, cricoid cartilage or both in the 6-7 week of life; present with cough or stridor
Term
Lanugo
Definition
fine white downy hair that covers a fetus' body
Term
Kwashiorkor
Definition
severe malnutrition characterized by failure to grow/develop, changes in pigment of skin/hair caused by diet high in carbs/low in protein
Term
Kernicterus
Definition
damage suffered by the nervous system caused by extremely high bilirubin
Term
Karagener's syndrome
Definition
immotile cilia syndrome characterized by triad of bronchiectasis, nasal polyps/sinusitis and situs inversus totalis
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