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What does the term 'Afibrile' mean?

  • With fever
  • High temperature
  • Low temperature
  • Without fever (correct)

    • What is Angina?

    Constricting pain located in chest

    What does 'Aphasia' refer to?

    Partial or total loss of ability to communicate verbally or using words

    What does Arthralgia indicate?

    <p>Severe pain in joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Bradycardia?

    <p>Unusually slow heart beat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bradypnea mean?

    <p>Abnormally slow breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Diaphoresis.

    <p>Excessive sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Diarrhea refer to?

    <p>Abnormal, frequent discharge of fluid fecal matter from bowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dysmenorrhea?

    <p>Painful menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dyspareunia mean?

    <p>Painful intercourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dyspepsia?

    <p>Indigestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Dysphagia.

    <p>Difficulty swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dyspnea refer to?

    <p>Difficulty and labored breathing, shortness of breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dysuria mean?

    <p>Painful urination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Emesis?

    <p>Vomit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Epistaxis.

    <p>Hemorrhage from nose, nose bleed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Febrile mean?

    <p>Pertaining to having a fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hematemesis?

    <p>Vomiting of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hematochezia mean?

    <p>Blood in stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hematuria?

    <p>Blood in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hemoptysis refer to?

    <p>Spitting of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Malaise.

    <p>Generalized discomfort or weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Melena?

    <p>Black tarry stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Menorrhagia mean?

    <p>Excessively heavy menstrual flow with cycles of normal length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Myalgia?

    <p>Muscular pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Neuralgia refer to?

    <p>Sharp pain along course of nerve or nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Odynophagia mean?

    <p>Painful swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Ophthalmalgia.

    <p>Pain in the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Paresthesia?

    <p>Abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Photophobia refer to?

    <p>Abnormal intolerance to light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Rhinorrhea?

    <p>Thin, watery discharge from nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sputum refer to?

    <p>Spittle, any mixed matter with saliva that is expectorated through the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Syncope?

    <p>Loss of consciousness, to faint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tachycardia mean?

    <p>Abnormal rapid heart beat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Tachypnea?

    <p>Extremely rapid respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Tinnitus.

    <p>Ringing in ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Trismus mean?

    <p>Difficulty opening mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Vertigo?

    <p>Condition of dizziness, spinning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cellulitis refer to?

    <p>Inflammation of subcutaneous, loose connective tissue; skin infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Cervical' pertain to?

    <p>Pertaining to neck or cervix of uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Conjunctiva?

    <p>Delicate membrane of the eyelids and covering the eyeball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Contusion.

    <p>A mechanical injury causing hemorrhages beneath unbroken skin; bruise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Crepitus refer to?

    <p>A crackling or grating sound, usually of bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ecchymosis?

    <p>Hemorrhagic, non-elevated, irregularly-formed, discolored area of skin caused by seepage of blood beneath epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Edema mean?

    <p>Swelling of body tissues due to an excessive accumulation of fluid in connective tissue or serous cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Erythema?

    <p>Unusual redness of skin caused by capillary congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Hematoma.

    <p>Swelling of blood which occurs in an organ or tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hemorrhage refer to?

    <p>Excessive or profuse bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terms and Definitions

    • Afibrile: absence of fever, linked to constitutional review of systems (ROS).
    • Angina: constricting chest pain associated with cardiovascular conditions.
    • Aphasia: partial or complete loss of verbal communication ability, categorized under neurologic ROS.
    • Arthralgia: severe joint pain, significant in musculoskeletal assessment.
    • Bradycardia: unusually slow heartbeat, relevant to cardiovascular evaluation.
    • Bradypnea: abnormal slow breathing rate, also associated with cardiovascular conditions.
    • Diaphoresis: excessive sweating, examined under skin ROS.
    • Diarrhea: abnormal and frequent fluid fecal discharge, categorized in gastrointestinal (GI) review.
    • Dysmenorrhea: menstrual pain, pertinent to gynecological (GU) assessment.
    • Dyspareunia: pain during intercourse, also considered in GU evaluations.
    • Dyspepsia: indigestion, relevant in GI assessment.
    • Dysphagia: difficulty swallowing, categorized in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) reviews.
    • Dyspnea: labored or difficult breathing, significant for respiratory evaluations.
    • Dysuria: painful urination, associated with GU conditions.
    • Emesis: the act of vomiting, relevant in GI evaluations.
    • Epistaxis: nosebleed, categorized under ENT conditions.
    • Febrile: indicates the presence of fever, linked to constitutional assessments.
    • Hematemesis: bloody vomiting, significant in GI evaluations.
    • Hematochezia: presence of blood in stool, relevant within GI context.
    • Hematuria: blood in urine, associated with GU evaluations.
    • Hemoptysis: spitting blood, related to respiratory assessments.
    • Malaise: generalized discomfort or weakness, linked to constitutional review.
    • Melena: black, tarry stool indicating possible GI bleeding.
    • Menorrhagia: heavy menstrual bleeding with normal cycle lengths, a GU concern.
    • Myalgia: muscle pain, relevant within musculoskeletal evaluations.
    • Neuralgia: intense pain along nerve pathways, significant in neurologic assessments.
    • Odynophagia: pain when swallowing, pertinent to ENT evaluations.
    • Ophthalmalgia: eye pain, classified under eye conditions.
    • Paresthesia: abnormal skin sensations like tingling or burning, linked to neurology.
    • Photophobia: intolerance to light, categorized under eye assessments.
    • Rhinorrhea: watery nasal discharge, relevant in ENT evaluations.
    • Sputum: expectorated matter mixed with saliva, significant in ENT assessments.
    • Syncope: loss of consciousness or fainting episode, categorized under neurologic evaluations.
    • Tachycardia: abnormally rapid heart rate, important in cardiovascular assessments.
    • Tachypnea: extremely fast breathing, relevant within respiratory evaluations.
    • Tinnitus: ringing sensation in the ears, significant in ENT reviews.
    • Trismus: inability to open the mouth fully, relevant in musculoskeletal evaluations.
    • Vertigo: dizziness or spinning sensation, significant in neurologic discussions.

    Specific Conditions and Their Definitions

    • Cellulitis: inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue, indicating a skin infection.
    • Cervical: pertains to the neck or cervix, linked to both neck and GU assessments.
    • Conjunctiva: delicate protective membrane over the eyeball and eyelids, important in eye examinations.
    • Contusion: a bruise caused by trauma, relevant in skin assessments.
    • Crepitus: crackling sound, typically involving bones, significant in musculoskeletal evaluations.
    • Ecchymosis: bruise formed by blood seeping beneath the skin, important for skin assessments.
    • Edema: tissue swelling due to fluid accumulation, relevant to skin examinations.
    • Erythema: unusual skin redness from capillary congestion, categorized under skin evaluations.
    • Hematoma: localized bleeding outside of blood vessels, relevant in tissue and organ assessments.
    • Hemorrhage: excessive bleeding, categorized under cardiovascular evaluations.

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    Test your knowledge on essential medical terms and their definitions. This quiz covers various conditions related to systems of the body, including cardiovascular, neurologic, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and gynecological assessments. Perfect for students or professionals looking to refresh their understanding of medical terminology.

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