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Pediatrics
Pediatrics-Dr Madhu
Question | Answer |
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Rhinitis | Inflammation of the nose (common cold) |
Conjunctivitis | Inflammation of the conjunctiva |
Otitis Media | Inflammation of the middle ear |
Myringotomy | tube inserted in tympanic membrane to drain fluid |
Laryngoscopy | visual examination of the voice box with an endoscope |
bronchiolitis | viral infection of small bronchi |
hydrocephaly | head enlarged with cerebrospinal fluid |
microcephaly | small head size in relation to rest of body |
encephalitis | viral disease with increased intracranial pressure |
meningitis | inflammation of meninges that cover the brain |
steatorrhea | fatty, greasy stools |
suppurative | discharge of pus |
stridor | harsh respiratory sound on inhalation with laryngeal obstruction |
serous | thin watery serous like drainage |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
BMI | Body Mass Index |
DtaP | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) |
Hib | Haemophilus Influenzae |
IPV | Inactive Polio Virus |
MMR | Measles, Mumps, Rubella |
OD | Right eye |
OS | Left eye |
OU | Both eyes |
BRAT diet | bananas, rice, applesauce, toast |
CPK | creatinine phosphokinase (test for muscular dystrophy) |