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Arthralgia - literally means joint pain



Atelectasis - the collapse or closure of alveoli resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange.
It may affect part or all of one lung.


Cachexia/cachectic - emaciated



Hematochezia - the passage of fresh blood through the anus, usually in or with stools



Venous stasis - a condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs



Afebrile - Without fever



Anisocoria - Unequal pupil sizes



Conjunctiva - Thin transparent membrane covering the lining of eyelids and whites of the
eyes


Conjunctival Pallor - a sign of anaemia, pale conjunctivae



Conjunctiva - Thin transparent membrane covering the lining of eyelids and whites of the
eyes


Cornea - Transparent coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and pupil

, Funduscopic - inside of the eye; seen with the ophthalmoscope



Lacrimation - Production of tears



Malocclusion - a misalignment of teeth or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two
dental arches.


Rhinorrhea - a condition where the nasal cavity is filled with a significant amount of
mucous fluid.


Cerumen - Earwax



Dentition - The condition of the teeth



Brudzinski's sign - sign of meningitis



Carotid bruit - noise from carotid artery narrowing heard with stetoscope



Kernig's sign - sign of meningitis



Lymphadenopathy - enlarged lymph nodes



Meningismus - stiff neck and can be a sign of meningitis



Thyromegaly - enlarged thyroid



Hemoptysis - the expectoration (coughing up) of blood or of blood-stained sputum

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