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HESI A2
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exogenous | Produced outside the body |
| Distended | Enlarged or expanded from pressure |
| Insidious | a gradual, subtle process |
| Paroxysmal | beginning suddenly or abruptly |
| Parameter | a characteristic or constant factor |
| Access | to obtain entry or a means of approach |
| Patent | Open |
| Potent | Producing a strong effect |
| Occluded | Closed up or obstructed |
| Latent | Present and capable of developing, but not now visible or active was correct. |
| Flushed | Reddened or ruddy appearance |
| Bilateral | Present on two sides |
| Precipitous | Rapid, uncontrolled |
| Concave | Rounded inward |
| Suppress | To stop or subdue |
| Overt | Easily observed and obvious |