An examination technique that uses the examiner's hands to feel the texture and location of certain body parts.

Bending foot forward

Characterized by red blood cells that are larger than normal

abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

Also known as a cold sore

Subjective evidence of a disease

Circular movement at the far end of a limb

The medical term for an abnormally rapid heartbeat

loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function

A term that describes inflammation of the gallbladder

Signs and symptoms that occur together

Rotating the palm of the hand downward

Is a localized balloon-like enlargement of an artery

A medical term that describes any voice impairment including hoarseness, weakness or loss of voice

A term means enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus

Refers to an outbreak of a disease over a large geographic area or possibly worldwide

The study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment

This condition is commonly known as a heart attack

An acute respiratory infection in children and infants characterized by a barking cough and stridor

A medical term for heartburn

The term means any pathologic change or disease in a muscle.

A fracture that occurs as the result of a severe twisting motion, such as in a sports injury

Sudden blockage of a vessel by an embolus is know as

inflammation of the larynx.

A term that means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach