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Preparing for Your Medical Terminology Quiz Week #3

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Asymmetry
Symmetry in which both halves of a composition are not identical. Also referred to as informal balance.
percussion
tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure
Palpation
an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts
Bradycardia
slow heart rate
Tachycardia
fast heart rate
apnea
absence of breathing
Tachypnea
rapid breathing
orthostatic blood pressure
a blood pressure taken in 3 different positions w/5 mins between each - lying, sitting and standing
alopecia
hair loss
Pallor
paleness
erythema
redness of the skin
cyanosis
bluish discoloration of the skin
Turgor
Loss of elasticity of the skin due to dehydration or age
Microcephalic
refers to abnormally small head
Lymphandenopathy
is any disease process usually involving enlargement of the lymph nodes
bruit
blowing, swooshing sound heard through a stethoscope when an artery is partially occluded
diplopia
double vision
photophobia
sensitivity to light
Blepharitis
inflammation of the glands and eyelash follicles along the margin of the eyelids
tinnitus
ringing in the ears
otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear
periorbital edema
swelling of the tissues surrounding the eye or eyes
Ptosis
drooping
nystagmus
involuntary, jerking movements of the eyes
dysphagia
condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
sinusitis
inflammation of the sinuses
gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
Candidiasis
yeast infection
Buccal
pertaining to the cheek
pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
epistaxis
nosebleed
Objective data
signs that are observable and measurable that are obtained through both standard assessment techniques and diagnostic tests
Subjective data
things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses; symptoms
Inspection
general observation of the patient as a whole, progressing to specific body areas
Auscultation
Listening with a stethoscope
chronic pain
episode of pain that lasts for 6 months or longer; may be intermittent or continuous
Erosion
breakdown of the outer layers of the skin, usually because of a: Cut. Scrape. Inflammation.
Excoriation
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
fissure
Narrow, slitlike opening
Jaundice
yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood
keloid
overgrowth of scar tissue
Lichenification
Prolonged, intense scratching eventually thickens the skin and produces tightly packed sets of papules; looks like surface of moss (or lichen)
Macule
flat, colored spot on the skin
nevus
pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole
nodule
solid, round or oval elevated lesion 1 cm or more in diameter. It is a growth of abnormal tissue.
papule
small, solid skin elevation. No visible fluid.
Plaque
An elevated area of skin 2 cm. or more in diameter. It may be formed by a coalescence of papules or nodules. The surface area is greater than its height. It is a plate-like lesion.
purpura
the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin
pustule
elevation of skin containing pus
Scale
An accumulation of loose cornified fragments of the epidermis.
Ulcer
open sore or lesion in the skin or mucous membrane
Wheal
small, round, raised area on the skin that may be accompanied by itching; usually seen in allergic reactions
Cyst
sac containing fluid
Vesicle
A membrane bound sac that contains materials involved in transport of the cell.
Bulla
a large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter
urticaria
allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives
Crust
A dried exudate on the skin surface, either serum, blood or pus or a combination.
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