HEENT and Lymphatic Assessment

These flashcards cover key terms and their definitions related to the HEENT and lymphatic system as discussed in the lecture notes.

HEENT

An acronym for Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat, commonly used to describe a type of medical assessment.

Normocephalic

A term used to indicate that the head is normal in shape and size, and symmetrical.

Microcephaly

A condition characterized by an abnormally small head.

Macrocephaly

A condition characterized by an abnormally large head.

Hydrocephalus

An abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain.

PERRLA

An acronym for Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation, used in eye assessments.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing.

Lymphadenopathy

Enlargement of the lymph nodes, greater than 1.5 cm.

Goiter

Hypertrophy of the thyroid gland, which may indicate hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

Strabismus

A condition in which the eyes are not aligned in the same direction.

Nystagmus

Involuntary rhythmical movement of the eyeball in various directions.

Photophobia

Sensory discomfort experienced in bright light.

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, can be bacterial, viral, or allergic.

Tinnitus

The perception of noise or ringing in the ears.

Cerumen

Earwax that protects the ear canal.

Dysarthria

A condition affecting the physical production of speech.

Otalgia

Ear pain.

Epistaxis

Nosebleed, which can occur spontaneously or due to trauma.

Herpes simplex

A virus that can cause cold sores, typically around the lips.

Aphthous ulcer

Painful oral lesions that appear on mucosal surfaces.

Dental caries

Decay or cavities in the teeth.

Xerostomia

Dryness of the mouth due to reduced saliva production.

Acute tonsillitis

An infection of the tonsils characterized by sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

Sinusitis

Inflammation of the sinuses, often resulting in pain and congestion.

Scleral icterus

Yellowing of the sclerae, often indicative of jaundice.

Goiter

An enlarged thyroid gland, which may be visible or palpable.

Hordeolum

A stye or infection in a sebaceous gland of the eyelid.

Chalazion

A firm, non-tender nodule in the eyelid due to blocked glands.

Dysuria

Painful urination.

Hematuria

Blood in the urine.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstrual periods.

Menorrhagia

Heavy menstrual bleeding.

Gynecomastia

Enlargement of breast tissue in males, often related to hormonal imbalances.

BPH

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, an enlargement of the prostate gland.

Prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland.

Endometriosis

A disorder in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.

Polyp

A small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon or rectum.

Cystocele

A protrusion of the bladder into the anterior wall of the vagina.

Rectocele

A hernia of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina.

Urinary retention

Inability to empty the bladder completely.