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Chapter 2 FC
Medical Terminology Chapter 2 Flash Cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exacerbation (ek-SAS-er-BAY-shun) | It is getting worse |
| Idiopathic (ih-dee-oh-PA-thik) | No known specific cause; it just happens |
| Proximal (PRAWK-sih-mal) | Closer in to the center |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| NICU | Neonatal Intensive Care |
| PERRLA | Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| Dorsum (DOR-sum) | The top of the hand or foot |
| Plantar (PLAN-tar) | The sole of the foot |
| Prophylaxis (PROH-fuh-LAK-sis) | Preventive treatment |
| Palliative (PA-lee-ah-tiv) | Treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |