Category: C

A murmur that progressively builds up in intensity and then suddenly subsides.  

A murmur that extends throughout systole and diastole.  

A murmur caused by movement of the heart against the lungs.  

A sound arising due to blood flow through the heart. An unusual sound originating from within the heart can be heard externally. These sounds, known as murmurs, can be categorized as either harmless or indicative of a health condition. There are various types of murmurs, and each provides insights into the specific ailment present.  

Inflammation of a mucous membrane. Oral inflammation caused by medications, especially those used to treat cancers or autoimmune diseases.  

A phenomenon appearing after injury to a corpus striatum, optic thalamus, or crus cerebri, and causing an odd circular gait.  

Changes in the position of the fetal head as it descends through the birth canal and exits the mother’s body. The cardinal movements are: engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation and expulsion.  

The slow onset of symptoms in persons who reside at high altitude for several years. Included are apathy, fatigue, and headache. Laboratory studies often reveal hypoxia and polycythemia. Persons between ages 40 and 60 are most likely to be affected. The symptoms subside when the person returns to sea level.  

Use of a mechanical device following surgery to passively and gradually move a repaired joint through a prescribed range of motion continuously over an extended period. The goal is to reduce recovery time by decreasing soft tissue stiffness, increasing range of motion, promoting healing of joint surfaces and soft tissue, and preventing the development of motion-limiting…

Shortening of the period or proportion of long-term disability by elimination of a chronic disease.