Ears and Eyes
Fingers & Toes
Definition
Skin
Abbreviations
100
What is a cataract?
clouding of the lens
100
What is cyanosis?
bluing of the fingers, due to poor circulation.
100
What is collagen?
firm white protein/ connective tissue fibers
100
What is a cicatrix?
A scar
100
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
200
What is blepharitis?
Inflammation or infection of the eyelid with redness, crusts and scales
200
What is lunula?
The crescent-shaped, white area at the base of a fingernail
200
What is Tinea Pedis?
Athletes Foot
200
What is a Fissure?
small crack/ chapped skin
200
What is OCD?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
300
What is astigmatism?
Surface of the cornea is curved more steeply in one area. No single point of focus
300
What is Polydactyly?
Congenital/extra toes or fingers
300
What is Tinea Corporis?
Ringworm
300
What is Urticaria?
Hives, allergic reaction, raised area of redness, edema
300
What is DEXA?
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiomety
400
What is otorrhea?
Excessive flow from the ears
400
What is onychomycosis?
Fungal infection of the nail
400
What is xanthoma?
benign growth, yellow nodule, high cholesterol
400
What is Epidermis?
thin outermost layer of skin
400
What is US?
Ultrasound
500
What is mydriasis?
Dilation of the pupil to allow more light to enter.
500
What is Syndactyly?
Congenital/skin and soft tissue between the digits are joined
500
What is Tinea Cruris?
jock itch, skin infection caused by fungus
500
What is Diaphoresis?
profuse sweating/caused by myocardial infarction, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycemia, drug withdraw
500
What is CVA?
Cerebrovascular Accident