Unit 25 Vocabulary: Symptoms II

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Cough
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a sudden expulsion of air from the lung accompanied by a low sound
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"He developed a severe cough after his hiking trip to Alaska."
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Cyanosis
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a bluish discoloration of skin caused by lack of oxygen
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"The cyanosis on his hands and fingers probably comes from exposure to cold."
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Diaphoresis
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excessive sweating
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"While detoxing from alcohol addiction, she experienced diaphoresis."
Adjective
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Distended
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swollen due to pressure from inside
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"The stomach was distended so the swelling needed to be relieved."
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Diuresis
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excessive urination
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"The most common treatment for diuresis is an anti-diuretic pill that helps the person retain fluids."
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Dysphagia
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abnormal difficulty swallowing
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"Persistent dysphagia could be symptomatic of a serious medical condition requiring treatment."
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Dysphonia
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difficulty in speaking
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"His dysphonia was attributed to excessive shouting at a football match."
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Dyspnea
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abnormal difficulty breathing
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"Asthma often results in dyspnea, because the lungs are inflamed and constricted."
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Dysuria
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painful or difficult urination
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"Dysuria is most often caused by a bacterial infection."
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Emesis
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vomiting
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"He presented with emesis and abdominal pains."
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Emphysema
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when the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are stretched and damaged, causing difficulty breathing
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"Patients with stage 3 or 4 emphysema should seek medical help."
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Epistaxis
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a nosebleed
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"On its own epistaxis does not require medical attention."
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Erythema
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superficial reddening
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"The doctor prescribed a topical cream to combat the erythema."
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Etiology
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the cause or set of causes
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"The first specialist was unable to identify the etiology of the condition."
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Flatus
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gas in or from the stomach
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"He found flatus the most uncomfortable symptom of the illness."
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Gastrodynia
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abnormal pain in the stomach
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"The tests ruled out organic causes of his gastrodynia."
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Hematuria
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the presence of blood in the urine
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"A urine analysis was conducted when the doctor noticed hematuria."
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Hypercalcemia
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the state of having too much calcium in the blood
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"Mild hypercalcemia is usually asymptomatic."
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Hypercapnia
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the state of having too much carbon dioxide in the blood
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"Hypercapnia may be symptomatic of an underlying condition affecting your breathing and your blood."
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Hyperglycemia
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the state of having too much sugar in the blood
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"Frequent hunger and thirst as well as increased urination may signal hyperglycemia."
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