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Sequence 5
Terminology Week 1
Question | Answer |
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ataxia | lack of muscle coordination |
cyanosis | bluish color due to lack of oxygen |
pyrexia | fever of 102F rectally or 101F orally |
dyspnea | painful of difficulty breathing |
orthopnea | Difficulty breathing in any position other than the upright position |
apnea | absence of breath |
febrile | elevated temperature |
pallor | lack of color |
diagnosis | determination of disease or condition through symptoms and diagnostic tests |
pyorrhea | red pusy, swollen gums |
cerumen | earwax |
bruits | abnormal swishing sound heard on auscultation |
auscultation | using a stethoscope to listen to internal organs |
asymmetrical | not being equal |
homeopathic | alternative medicine using natural methods of treatment |
PE | Physical Examination |
hx | History |
CPX | Complete Physical Exam |
a- | without |
-pnea | breath |
hyper- | above |
hypo- | below |
dys- | difficult |