Chest x-ray (CXR) is used to Dx conditions involving the chest wall, and structures within the thoracic cavity, including the lungs (esp. pneumonia, job-related lung disease), heart (esp. heart failure), and...

Flat feet (aka pes planus, fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or...

Uterine hyperstimulation (aka hypertonic uterine dysfunction) is a potential complication of labor induction. Definition Series of single contractions, lasting 2 mins+, or a contraction frequency of 5+ in 10 mins Sx Fetal distress (fetal...

Ultrasound is a Dx technique for visualizing soft tissue, including tendons, muscles, joints, vessels, and internal organs, for possible pathology/lesions. Method U/S is the use of sound waves with a frequency too...

Maternal nutrition is nutrient intake and dietary planning undertaken before, during and after pregnancy. Physiology Fetal nutrition begins at conception, thus the nutrition of the mother is important from before conception [probably...

Lochia is the vaginal discharge after giving birth (postpartum), containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue. It usually continues 4-6 weeks after childbirth. It is sterile for the first 2-3 days,...

Big Five personality traits (aka five factor model) are 5 broad dimensions used by psychologists, to describe the human personality and psyche. Classification Mnemonic ​OCEAN:   High trait Low trait Openness to experience ✓ Involves an appreciation...

Hypothermia is body core temperature <35°C. [faq]What is hypothermia? Low body temperature. Normal temperature is 37°C ± 0.5°C. Low body temperature is strictly below 36.5, but we don't call it hypothermia until it hits below...

Leukoerythroblastic anemia is any anemic condition resulting from space-occupying lesiosn in the bone marrow; the circulating blood contains immature cells of the granulocytic series and nucleated RBC's, frequently in numbers...

Tachylalia (aka tachylogia) is extremely rapid speech. Cause Normal speech Cluttering Parkinson's disease Cluttered speech Pressure of speech