Medical Terminology Flashcards

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering medical terminology across constitutional, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, neurological, psychological, and miscellaneous clinical terms.

No evidence of trauma to the body is described as __________.

atraumatic

The medical term for excessive sweating is __________.

diaphoresis

An individual having a fever is described as __________.

febrile

Generalized discomfort or weakness is known as __________.

malaise

A normal shaped head is described as __________.

normocephalic

The medical term for excessive thirst is __________.

polydipsia

The medical term for excessive urination is __________.

polyuria

Redness of the conjunctiva is referred to as conjunctival __________.

injection

The medical term for double vision is __________.

diplopia

Involuntary rapid movements of the eyes is known as __________.

nystagmus

The medical term for ear wax is __________.

cerumen

Dental pain is medically termed __________.

dentalgia

Difficulty swallowing is known as __________.

dysphagia

Bleeding of the nose is medically called __________.

epistaxis

Blood in the middle ear is known as __________.

hemotympanum

A runny nose is medically termed __________.

rhinorrhea

Ringing of the ears is called __________.

tinnitus

Inability to open the jaw is known as __________.

trismus

Visible usage of muscles not normally used to breathe is called __________ muscle use.

accessory

Unusually slow breathing is called __________.

bradypnea

When the skin turns purple or dark blue typically due to hypoxia, it is called __________.

cyanosis

Shortness of breath is medically known as __________.

dyspnea

Coughing up blood is medically termed __________.

hemoptysis

Difficulty breathing when lying down is called __________.

orthopnea

Low-pitched, rattling, snoring-like sounds heard when there is a partial obstruction of the lungs are called __________.

rhonchi

Shortness of breath when speaking is referred to as __________ dyspnea.

speech

A sound heard when there is an obstruction of the airways is called __________.

stridor

Unusually fast breathing is medically called __________.

tachypnea

Severe, constricting chest pain due to heart tissues not receiving enough blood is known as __________.

angina

A murmur or sound heard in auscultation indicating narrowing of a vessel is a __________.

bruit

The return of color after pressing down on the skin is called __________ refill.

capillary

Inflammation of the costal cartilage is known as __________.

costochondritis

Death of a tissue caused by loss of blood supply is called an __________.

infarct

A localized area of blood restriction is known as __________.

ischemia

Fluid buildup, typically in the legs, that leaves an indentation when pressed is called __________ edema.

pitting

Narrowing of an opening in the cardiovascular system is termed __________.

stenosis

Vomit containing blood is known as __________.

hematemesis

Blood in stool is medically termed __________.

hematochezia

Black, tarry stool is called __________.

melena

Enlargement of the spleen and liver is known as __________.

hepatosplenomegaly

Painful menstruation is medically termed __________.

dysmenorrhea

Painful urination is called __________.

dysuria

Blood in the urine is medically termed __________.

hematuria

Sudden, involuntary urination or loss of bladder control is known as __________.

incontinence

A persistent and painful erection, often due to trauma or medication, is called __________.

priapism

Twisting of an organ around its own axis is called __________.

torsion

Joint pain is medically termed __________.

arthralgia

A crackling or grating sound usually heard in the joints is called __________.

crepitus

The site where the spine meets the pelvis is the __________ joint.

sacroiliac

A flexible neck that can easily move during the exam is described as __________.

supple

Trauma that results in broken blood vessels beneath the skin is a __________.

contusion

A bruise that is not elevated is medically termed an __________.

ecchymosis

Redness of the skin is termed __________.

erythema

A tissue that is capable of being moved or compressed, indicating the presence of pus or fluid, exhibits __________.

fluctuance

Localized hardening of soft tissue is called __________.

induration

Neck stiffness is medically referred to as __________ rigidity.

nuchal

Paleness of the skin is called __________.

pallor

Drainage that consists of a mixture of blood is described as __________.

sanguineous

Difficulty speaking and understanding speech as a result of a brain injury/illness is called __________.

dysphasia

An abnormal tactile sensation such as numbness, tingling, or burning is called __________.

paresthesia

Sensitivity to light is called __________.

photophobia

Swaying of the body or falling when eyes are closed is known as the __________ sign.

Romberg

Loss of sensation restricted to the buttocks, perineum, and inner thighs is called __________ anesthesia.

saddle

Temporary loss of consciousness or fainting is called __________.

syncope

Having an irrational belief that cannot be changed by a rational argument is being __________.

delusional

A sensation of pain felt when pressure is suddenly removed is called __________.

rebound

The skin's elasticity and its ability to return to normal after being gently lifted or pinched is called __________.

turgor