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MedTerm CH. 2
medical terminology from chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Febrile | to have a fever |
| Auscultation | to listen |
| Etiology | the cause |
| Morbidity | the risk for being sick |
| Occult | hidden |
| Sequelae | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| Palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| DDx | differential diagnosis |
| SOB/SOA | shortness of breath/shortness of air |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |