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Terminology Week 1

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ataxia   lack of muscle coordination  
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cyanosis   bluish color due to lack of oxygen  
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pyrexia   fever of 102F rectally or 101F orally  
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dyspnea   painful of difficulty breathing  
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orthopnea   Difficulty breathing in any position other than the upright position  
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apnea   absence of breath  
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febrile   elevated temperature  
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pallor   lack of color  
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diagnosis   determination of disease or condition through symptoms and diagnostic tests  
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pyorrhea   red pusy, swollen gums  
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cerumen   earwax  
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bruits   abnormal swishing sound heard on auscultation  
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auscultation   using a stethoscope to listen to internal organs  
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asymmetrical   not being equal  
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homeopathic   alternative medicine using natural methods of treatment  
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PE   Physical Examination  
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hx   History  
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CPX   Complete Physical Exam  
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a-   without  
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-pnea   breath  
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hyper-   above  
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hypo-   below  
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dys-   difficult  
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