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Kinn's Chapter 28
Term | Definition |
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biophysical | The science of applying physical laws and theories to biologic problems. |
cognitive | Pertaining to the operation of the mind; referring to the process by which we become aware of perceiving, thinking, and remembering. |
congruence | Agreement; the state that occurs when the verbal expression of the message matches the sender's nonverbal body language. |
familial | Occurring in or affecting members of a family more than would be expected by chance. |
present illness | The chief complaint, written in chronologic sequence, with dates of onset. |
psychosocial | Pertaining to a combination of psychological and social factors. |
rapport | A relationship of harmony and accord between the patient and the healthcare professional. |
signs | Objective findings determined by a clinician, such as a fever, hypertension, or rash. |
symptoms | Subjective complaints reported by the patient, such as pain or visual disturbances. |