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voab for patient observations
Question | Answer |
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Acne | inflation of the sebaceous glands |
Alopecia | loss of hair especially scalp |
Aneurysm | A localized sac or bubble |
Angina | Pain |
Angular | having angles or corners |
Anorexia | loss of appetite |
Anoxia | Absence of oxygen |
Apnea | temporary cessation of breathing |
Aphasia | partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbal or written |
Apraxia | inability to perform purposeful movement |
Arrhythmia | abnormal or irregular rhythm of the heart |
Arthralgia | pain in joint |
Ascites | abnormal fluid in peritoneal cavity |
Ataxia | defective muscle movement disorganized |
Auscultation | listening for body sounds |
Bradycardia | abnormally slow heart rate less than 60 |
Bradypnea | abnormally slow breathing |
Bruit | an adventitious sound of venous arterial origin |
Bursitis | inflammation of bursa – rotator cuff |
Congenital | present at birth |
Cyanosis | blue gray dark purple discoloration of the skin |
Cyst | a closed sac or pouch with a definite wall contains fluid |
Diaphoresis | profuse sweating |
Diplopia | double vision |
Dyspenia | air hunger |
Dysuria | painful urination |
Ecchymosis | superficial bruise bleeding under skin |
Eczema | general term for rash that weeps and oozes serum |
Edema | swelling |
Emesis | vomiting |
Erythema | reddening of the skin |
Eupnea | normal breathing |
Expectoration | act of spitting out saliva |
Expiration | to breath out |
Flatulence | excessive gas in stomach |
Hematemesis | the vomiting of blood |
Hematuria | blood in urin |
Hemiparesis | Slight paralysis affecting one side of the body. |
Hemiplegia | Paralysis affecting only one side of the body |
Hemoptysis | coughing up of blood |
Hemorrhage | excessive blood loss |
Hypertension | high blood pressure |
Hypotension | low blood pressure |
Hypoxia | oxygen deficiency |
Inspection | visual exam |
Inspiration | to breath in |
Jaundice | condition marked be yellow staining |
Kyphosis | extreme curvature of the upper back also known as a hunchback |
Lordosis | abnormal curve of the lumbar spine sway back |
Macule | flat discolored spot |
Melena | black tarry feces |
Menarche | begining menstrual period |
Menopause | permanent cessation of menstruation |
Myocardial infarction | heart attack |
Murmur | abnormal sound heard when listening to the heart |
Nocturia | excessive urination at night |
Osteoporosis | loss of bone mass |
Pallor | lack of color |
Palpitation | exam by application of hands and fingers |
Papule | small bump or pimple |
Percussion | striking of body with fingers |
Petechiae | small purple hemorrhagic spots |
Plaque | patch on skin or mucous membrane |
Polydipsia | extreme thirst |
Polyphagia | excessive eating |
Polyuria | excessive urin |
Presbycusis | gradual loss of hearing that occurs naturally with age |
Presbyopia | means "old eye" loss of the eye's ability to focus on close objects. |
Pruritis | itch |
Purpura | small purple hemorrhage |
Pustule | small elevated skin lesion |
Pyuria | puss in urine |
Range of Motion | excursion through which a joint can move |
Serosanguineous | composed of serum and blood |
Singultus | hiccup |
Tachycardia | abnormally rapid heart rate |
Tachypnea | rapid breathing |
Tidal volume | volume of air inspired or expired in a single breath |
Tinnitus | ringing in air |
Tympany | low-pitched drumlike note |
Ventilation | movement of air in and out of lung |
Vidal capacity | volume of air that can be exhaled from the lungs |