Signs and Symptoms Flashcards

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

2. Adrenomegaly
Enlargement of the adrenal glands.

3. Amenorrhea
The absence of menstruation.

4. Anuria
The absence of urine production.

5. Aphasia
A disorder affecting speech and language skills.

6. Apnea
Temporary cessation of breathing.

7. Cephalgia
Pain in the head; commonly known as a headache.

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

9. Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation.

10. Dysphasia
Difficulty in speaking or understanding language.

11. Dyspnea
Difficulty or discomfort in breathing.

12. Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination.

13. Edema
Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.

14. Erythema
Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow.

15. Erythroderma
Redness of the skin over large areas.

16. Hypocapnia
Abnormally low carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

17. Hypoglycemia
Abnormally low blood sugar levels.

18. Hypopnea
Abnormally slow or shallow breathing.

19. Hypoxia
Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.

20. Incontinence
Inability to control urination or defecation.

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

22. Lesion
An area of abnormal tissue change.

23. Leukoderma
Loss of skin pigment resulting in white patches.

24. Menorrhagia
Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

25. Melanoderma
Increased pigmentation of the skin.

26. Neuralgia
Pain along the path of a nerve.

27. Nocturia
Frequent urination during the night.

28. Oliguria
Abnormally low urine output.

29. Pallor
Unusual lightness of the skin color.

30. Polydipsia
Excessive thirst.

31. Polyarthralgia
Pain in multiple joints.

32. Polymyalgia
Pain and stiffness in multiple muscle groups.

33. Polyneuritis
Inflammation of multiple nerves.

34. Polyuria
Excessive urination.

35. Pyuria
Presence of pus in the urine.

36. Rhinorrhagia
Profuse bleeding from the nose.

37. Rhinorrhea
Clear nasal discharge.

38. Seizure (Sz)
A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.

39. Syncope
Temporary loss of consciousness; fainting.

40. Xanthoderma
Yellow discoloration of the skin.

41. Xanthosis
Abnormal yellow pigmentation of the skin.