Signs and Symptoms Flashcards

Acrocyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the extremities due to insufficient blood circulation.

Adrenomegaly

Enlargement of the adrenal glands.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation.

Anuria

The absence of urine production.

Aphasia

A disorder affecting speech and language skills.

Apnea

Temporary cessation of breathing.

Cephalgia

Pain in the head; commonly known as a headache.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin due to low oxygen levels.

Dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation.

Dysphasia

Difficulty in speaking or understanding language.

Dyspnea

Difficulty or discomfort in breathing.

Dysuria

Painful or difficult urination.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.

Erythema

Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow.

Erythroderma

Redness of the skin over large areas.

Hypocapnia

Abnormally low carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Hypoglycemia

Abnormally low blood sugar levels.

Hypopnea

Abnormally slow or shallow breathing.

Hypoxia

Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.

Incontinence

Inability to control urination or defecation.

Jaundice

Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high bilirubin levels.

Lesion

An area of abnormal tissue change.

Leukoderma

Loss of skin pigment resulting in white patches.

Menorrhagia

Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

Melanoderma

Increased pigmentation of the skin.

Neuralgia

Pain along the path of a nerve.

Nocturia

Frequent urination during the night.

Oliguria

Abnormally low urine output.

Pallor

Unusual lightness of the skin color.

Polydipsia

Excessive thirst.

Polyarthralgia

Pain in multiple joints.

Polymyalgia

Pain and stiffness in multiple muscle groups.

Polyneuritis

Inflammation of multiple nerves.

Polyuria

Excessive urination.

Pyuria

Presence of pus in the urine.

Rhinorrhagia

Profuse bleeding from the nose.

Rhinorrhea

Clear nasal discharge.

Seizure (Sz)

A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.

Syncope

Temporary loss of consciousness; fainting.

Xanthoderma

Yellow discoloration of the skin.

Xanthosis

Abnormal yellow pigmentation of the skin.