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Pediatrics
Pediatrics-Dr Madhu
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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) |