What is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
200
A watery fluid filled bump
What is vesicle
200
A abnormal hole through the wall of a structure
What is perforation
200
When a medication is given by IV or IM injection and not through the digestive tract.
What is Parenteral
200
The passage of black, tarry, and foul smelling stools
What is Melena
200
Laparoscopy
What is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made into the abdominal wall and the inside of a cavity is visualized with a camera
300
A small bump under the skin or small mass of tissue that can be felt or palpated.
What is nodule
300
Someone who is extremely thin, very weak and feeble.
What is debilitated
300
Small purplish spots on the skin or mucous membrane, caused by a small hemorrhage.
What is Petechiae
300
An increase in the diameter of a blood vessel
What is Vasodilation
300
Colloid
What is a suspension of finely divided particles in a continuous medium from which the particles do not settle out
400
A crackling noise such as when there is air in superficial tissue, or when bone fragments rub together.
What is crepitus
400
Pain that is severe and never goes away despite pain medication
What is intractable
400
A severe episode that begins and ends abruptly
What is Paroxysmal
400
A drug that prevents blood clotting
What is Anticoagulant
400
Anastomosis
What is a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures
500
Listening for sounds within the body usually through a stethoscope
What is Auscultation
500
Position of a comatose patient indicating brain damage; Upper extremities are extended and rigid flexion at wrists, legs are extended with feet in plantar flexion.
What is Decerebrate posturing
500
Containing or producing pus
What is Purulent
500
Formerly known as blood poisoning. The spread of microorganisms and their toxins via the circulating blood.