Adnexa
Ovaries and fallopian tubes
Angioplasty
A procedure to open narrowed/blocked arteries or veins
Anion gap (or just 'gap')
a blood test that suggest an unmeasured acid in the blood
Balanitis
infection of foreskin
Beta Blocker
medication given to slow heart rate and lower blood pressure
Brudzinski's sign
sign of meningitis (neck exam)
Capillary refill
time taken for color to return after pressure is applied to cause blanching on extremities (normal is < 2-3 seconds)
Cardiac catheterization (angiogram)
passage of a catheter into the heart through an artery, usually done to evaluate coronary artery blood flow
Chemosis
swelling of the conjunctiva
Creatinine
blood test measuring kidney function
Crepitus
Crackling or grating sound, usually of bones or due to air under skin
Decubitus ulcer
open pressure sore on skin
Dehiscence
splitting open of tissue, usually after surgical repair
Diplopia
double vision
Distended
enlargement or dilation
Dullness on percussion
Sign of solid fluid or mass under area being "tapped
External auditory canal (EAC)
tube connecting outer ear to inner ear
Exudates
inflammatory/infectious response, can be clear fluid or pus
Extrasystoles
extra beats of the heart
Febrile
with fever
Fasciitis
Inflammation of the fascia
Fibromyalgia
disease characterized by chronic body pain
Friction rub
abnormal heart or lung sound
Funduscopic
exam of back of eye
G_P_A_
grava (pregnancies), para (live births), abortions (spontaneous or induced)
Guarding
Involuntary tightening of stomach muscles when pushed on - patient cannot control this - due to irritation of lining of abdominal cavity
Heme negative
No blood detected by chemical test, usually referring to stool or urine.
Hemiparesis
weakness on one side of the body
Hemiplegia
paralysis on one side of the body
Ileus
bowel lacks normal contractions, usually shows as air fluid levels on xrays
Infarct
cessation of blood flow causing tissue death
Irregularly irregular heart sounds
no consistent pattern to the heart rhythm, often pertaining to atrial fibrillation.
Kernig's sign
sign of meningitis
Lipase
blood test measuring pancreas activity
Leukocyte esterase
chemical test to detect possible infection in urine
Lymphangitis
infection/inflammation of the lymphatic channels
Macule
flat colored lesion <1cm wide
Mandible
jaw bone
Maxilla
cheek, or structures near cheek
Obturator sign
Test for appendicitis. Provider will rotate the patient's lower extremity outward.
Papule
raised skin lesion < 1cm
Pedal edema
water retention around the foot or ankle
Philtrum
area between nose and upper part of lip
Pinna
entire portion of the external part of the ear
Pneumothorax
collapse of the lung due to air in the pleural space
Rebound
pain when releasing the hand during an abdominal exam
Romberg's sign
falling to one side while standing with eyes closed
Sloughing
peeling of skin
Splinting
not moving due to pain
Status epilepticus
continuous seizure activity
Stye
infection of the glands underneath eyelashes
Tenosynovitis
inflammation of tendon
Urticaria
hives, wheals, skin itching
Uvula
fleshy part of soft palate that hangs in the back of the throat