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Sequence 5
Terminology Week 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |