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Med-Term Ch. 2
Med-Term Ch. 2 Definitions and Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acute | It just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
| Auscultation | To listen |
| Idiopathic | No known specific cause, it just happens |
| Occult | Hidden |
| Exacerbation | It is getting worse |
| CVL | Central venous line |
| PICC | Peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PR | Per rectum |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| DDX | Differential diagnosis |