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H&P II Terminology (MED215) | 250+ Verified Terms for Dermatology, ENT, Eyes, Cardiovascular & Neuro | 2025/2026 Exam Glossary

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This document is an extensive, exam-verified glossary of over 250 high-yield medical terms required for MED215 – History & Physical Examination II, curated for the 2025/2026 academic cycle. It is a definitive study and revision tool for mastering essential clinical vocabulary used across multiple systems in physical exam assessments and clinical rotations. Organized alphabetically, each term includes a precise, exam-appropriate definition covering critical areas such as: Dermatology: including lesions (macule, papule, pustule, plaque), descriptive terms (lichenification, induration, desquamation), skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, alopecia), and diagnostic methods (diascopy, Tzanck test) Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat (HEENT): anatomical terms (tympanic membrane parts, eustachian tube, pinna), conditions (Bell’s palsy, thrush, deviated septum), and functional exams (Rinne, Weber tests) Ophthalmology: refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), visual field defects (scotoma, hemianopsia), and ocular signs (nystagmus, ptosis, red reflex) Cardiovascular & Pulmonary: heart sounds (S1–S4), murmurs, pulses (pulsus paradoxus, bisferiens, alternans), vascular conditions (claudication, Raynaud’s, varicose veins), and maneuvers (Adson’s, Valsalva, Allen test) Neurology & Systemic Signs: movement disorders (ataxia, tremor, tic), aphasia, vertigo, cachexia, and consciousness assessment terms Perfectly suited for: Medical students in systems-based and clinical skills courses Physician Assistant (PA) and Nursing students preparing for practicals, oral exams, or clinical rotations Students prepping for USMLE Step 1/2, COMLEX, OSCEs, or NCLEX International medical graduates (IMGs) reviewing US-style terminology and physical exam vocabulary This glossary is both comprehensive and practical, ideal for rapid review, exam prep, and clinical reference. It helps you not just memorize, but understand and apply essential clinical language. Keywords: medical terminology, MED215, H&P II, dermatology terms, eye conditions, ENT terms, cardiovascular signs, neuro assessment, murmurs, pulses, HEENT, Rinne test, Weber test, red reflex, ptosis, alopecia, pulse pressure, jugular vein distention, Tzanck test, visual acuity, stasis ulcer, auscultation findings, skin lesions, Raynaud's, varicose veins, tremor, vertigo

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H&P II TERMS FROM EXAM I 2025/2026
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acromegaly - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A disorder in adults in which the pituitary

gland produces too much growth hormone; appears in adulthood (while

gigantism appears in childhood)


annulus - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔outer fibrous rim encircling the eardrum


aphthous ulcer - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔AKA canker sore-typically recurrent round

or oval sores or ulcers inside the mouth on areas where the skin is not

tightly bound to the underlying bone, such as on the inside of the lips and

,cheeks or underneath the tongue. They can also affect the genitalia in

males and females


auricle - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔atrium of the heart; pinna of the ear; an angular or

ear-shaped lobe, process, or appendage


bell's palsy - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔idiopathic facial paralysis; sudden weakness

in the muscles on one half of the face


buccal - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔of or relating to the mouth and or cheek


carotenemia - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔clinical condition characterized by yellow

pigmentation of the skin (xanthoderma) and increased beta-carotene levels

in the blood


cerumen - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔technical term for earwax


choanae - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔either of the pair of posterior apertures of the

nasal cavity that open into the nasopharynx—called also posterior naris.


creptation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a crackling sound made in breathing by a

person with an inflamed lung, detected using a stethoscope.


cricoid cartilage - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔ring shaped cartilage of the larynx; near

middle and center of neck

,decibel - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a unit to measure the intensity of a sound or the

power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level on a

logarithmic scale


deviated septum - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔thin wall (nasal septum) b/w your nostrils

is displaced to one side


dizziness - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔used to describe a range of sensations such as

feeling faint, woozy, weak, unsteady; "spinning"


epistaxis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔nosebleed


eustachian tube - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a narrow passage leading from the

pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear permitting the equalization of

pressure on each side of the eardrum


fordyce's spots - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔are visible sebaceous glands that are

present in most individuals. They appear on the genitals and/or on the face

and in the mouth


frenulum - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a small fold or ridge of tissue that supports or

checks the motion of the part to which it is attached




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, geographic tongue - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔patches on the surface of the tongue

are missing papillae and appear as smooth, red "islands", often with slightly

raised borders


gingivitis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔inflammation of the gums


glossitis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔inflammation of the tongue


goiter - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of

the thyroid gland


hirsutism - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Unwanted terminal male-pattern hair growth on

a woman's face, chest, and back.


kiesselbach's plexus - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a convergence of small fragile

arteries and veins located superficially on the anterosuperior part of the

nasal septum. It is the most common site for septal bleeding.


koplik's spots - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Koplik spots are seen with measles. They

are small, white spots (often on a reddened background) that occur on the

inside of the cheeks early in the course of measles-often by lower molars


lymphadenitis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔inflammation of the lymph nodes


lymphadenopathy - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔disease affecting the lymph nodes

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