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Health Record Terms
Terms used in health records
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Past medical history | Other significant past illnesses, like high blood pressure, asthma, or diabetes. |
| Radiology report | Explains the reason for an image, how the image was performed, what was seen on the image. |
| Percussion | To hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration. |
| Differential diagnosis | A list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam. |
| Idiopathic | No known specific cause. It just happens |
| Sequelae | A problem resulting from a disease or injury. |
| Palliative | Treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Supportive care | To treat the symptoms and make the patient feel better |
| Sagittal | Divides the body in slices left to right |
| Coronal | Divides the body in slices from front to back |