General Terminology

without fever

able to move about, not confined to a bed

widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissues causing formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted

inability to swallow

inability to express oneself through speech

irregularity or loss of rhythm, usually of the heartbeat

accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

pain in a joint

failure of muscle coordination, such as staggering gait

a collapsed or airless condition of the lung

pertaining to the ear

pertaining to the armpit

process of listening for sounds within the body

murmur or sound heard in auscultation

pertaining to the cheek or mouth

enlargement of the heart

gradual decay of soft, bony tissue, or a tooth

an infection in or close to the skin

ear wax

surgical removal of the gallbladder

inflammation of the gallbladder

gallbladder calculi (stone)

lining of the eyelid

a grating or crackling sound or sensation

removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

excessive or profuse sweating or perspiration

a diagnosis of symptoms of two or more diseases by comparison

double vision

speech problem due to weakness, paralysis, muscular uncoordination

painful menstruation

difficulty swallowing

impairment of speech

difficult and labored breathing, shortness of breath

painful urination

bruise, discolored area of the skin caused by bleeding underneath

escape of fluid into a part, as in pleural cavity or a joint

obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance

vomiting

nose bleeed

redness of skin caused by capillary congestion, irritation

production of pus or serum

to have a fever

dye used in eye exam to observe corneal abnormalities, foreign bodies

bottom of internal surface of hollow organ (eye)

inflammation of the stomach

inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines

being pregnant

vomiting blood

blood in stool

swelling of blood in organ or tissue, bruise

blood in urine

spitting of blood, blood stained sputum

excessive or profuse bleeding

a mass of dilated veins in the anorectum, can be internal or external

enlargement of the spleen and liver

low blood volume, due to blood loss, shock or dehydration

necrotic area of tissue following cessation of the blood supply

pertaining to the groin region

exaggeration or angulation of normal posterior curve of spine

inflammation of the inner ear

fibrous tissue, binding bones together

formation of calculi and concretions (stones)

enlargement of a lymph node (anterior, posterior)

generalized discomfort or weakness

projection on either side of the ankle joint from lower leg bones

surgical excision of the breast

black tarry stool

inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain; viral or bacterial

change in manifestation of disease from one organ to another

muscular pain

nostrils

surgical excision of the kidney

involuntary rapid eye movements

difficulty breathing in any but erect sitting or standing position

able to be touched or easily perceived

a small, inflammatory, congested spot on the skin, a pimple

number of viable offspring born to a woman

numbness or tingling

small red spots on the skin

inflammation of pharynx with pain in the throat

abnormal intolerance to light

collection of fluid in the pleural space

air or gas in pleural space

excessive urination, like in DM

excessive thirst

after eating

after coughing

itching

resembling pus, consisting of pus

abnormal respiratory sound heard upon auscultation

pertaining to the kidneys

thin, watery discharge from the nose

a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed

pertaining to the ischium or hip

presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood

serum-like substance

expectorant through the mouth, thick mucus

narrowing of a body opening or passage

harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound caused by obstruction of the air passages

loss of consciousness, faint

abnormal rapid heart beat

abnormally rapid heart beat

ringing of the ears

condition of being distended or swollen, normal fullness

hives, area either redder or paler than surrounding skin with itching

a blister-like small elevation of the skin containing serous fluid

difficulty breathing with a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passage