 | Term | Definition |
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alopecia |
baldness or loss of hair |
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amplify |
to make louder |
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auscultation |
an examination method in which the physician listens to sounds that are found within the body |
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bimanual |
two-handed, deep palpitation |
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chronological |
organized according to time |
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goiter |
an enlarged thyroid gland, most commonly caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune inflammation |
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goniometer |
a special type of protractor used to measure the rance of motion possible in a specific joint without causing pain |
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hirsutism |
excessive hair growth (werewolf syndrome) |
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inspection |
an examination method in which the physician inspects the patient by visually examining the exterior surface of the body |
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kyphosis |
an exaggeration or angulation of the normal posterior curve of the spine (hunchback) |
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laryngeal mirror |
a small mirror attached to a long handle that is used to visualize the larnx |
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lordosis |
a abnormal anterior convex curvature of the spine, usually lumbar (sway back) |
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manipulation |
passively assessing the range of motion of a joint |
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mensuration |
the use of special tool to measure the body or specific parts |
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objective |
relating to something measurable |
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palpation |
an examination method in which the physician uses his/her hands to feel the skin and accessible underlying organs |
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patellar |
pertaining to the kneecap bone |
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percussion |
an examination method in which the physician uses his/her fingertips to tap the body lightly but sharply to gain information about the position and size of the underlying body parts |
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POMR |
problem oriented medical record: the charting of medical records based on a patient's problem |
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reflex hammer |
also known as a percussion hammer, it has a hard rubber triangular end |
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scoliosis |
an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine |
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SOAP |
a charting method comprising subjective and objective information, assessment, and the plan of care |
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SOMR |
source oriented medical record: the charting of medical records in which information is organized into different sections and is placed in reverse chronological order, tabs are use to label sections |
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speculum |
any instrument used to view a body cavity (vaginal or nasal) |
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subjective |
used in SOAP charting - information gathered from the patient usually the same as the chief complaint |
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tongue depressor |
a thin, flat, disposable wooden blade used to press down the tongue to observe the mouth and throat |
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tuning fork |
a metal instrument with two prongs extending from the handle that makes a humming sound when struck, used to test a patients hearing |
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turgor |
the resistance of the skin when grasped between the fingers used to assess dehydration or edema n the skin |
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vital signs |
the blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, and weight of a patient |
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AD |
auris dexter (right ear) |
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TSH |
thyroid-stimulating hormone |
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SOB |
shortness of breath |
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susp |
suspension |
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Sig |
label as follow/directions |
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Pt |
patient |
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cc |
cubic centimeter |
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@ |
at |
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Cx |
cervix |
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CT |
computerized tomography |
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-apheresis |
removal, carry away |
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Bi/o- |
life |
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coagul/o- |
clotting |
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derm/o or dermat/o |
skin |
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-globin |
protein |
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-ic |
pertaining to |
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intra- |
within |
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-penia |
abnormal decrease |
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sanguin/o- |
blood |
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medical diagnosis |
the determination of the cause and nature of a disease after all the tests, procedures, and exams. |
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