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Medical Terms Flashcards on 19/11/13, created by Favre on 19/11/2013.
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Dyspnoea Difficulty breathing
Haemoptysis Blood in sputum
Atelectasis Partial or full Collapse of a lung from external pressure or blocked air passage
Thrombus Blood clot
Embolism Detached thrombus
Dysphagia Difficulty swallowing
Hypertonia Increased muscle tone
Hypotonia Decreased muscle tone
Hemianopa Visual field deficit
Orofacial paresis Difficulty swallowing, feeding and drooling
Unilateral / bilateral neglect Failure to respond to stimuli presented on hemiplegic / both side
Dyspraxia Difficulty w/ purposeful actions
Nystagmus Repetitive eye mvt in 1 direction alternating w/ slower mvt in opp. Direction.
Ataxia Lack of voluntary co-ordination of muscle mvt.
Diplopia Double vision
Bradycardia Slowed heart rate
Tachycardia Increased heart rate
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