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Medical Terminology
Chapter 2
Term | Definition |
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S.O.A.P | Subjective Objective Assessment Plan |
Acute | It just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom Chronic It has been going on for a while now |
Chronic | It has been going on for a while now |
Febrile | To have a fever |
Malaise | Not feeling well |
Symptom | Something a patient feels |
Hereditary/Genetic | It runs in the family |
Exacerbation | It is getting worse |
Lethargic | A decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick |
Progressive | More and more each day |