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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bilateral | present on two sides |
| Concave | rounded inward |
| Cavity | an opening or an empty area |
| Constrict | to draw together or become smaller |
| Defecate | expel feces |
| Discrete | distinct, separate |
| Exacerbate | to make worse or more severe |
| Exogenous | produced outside the body |
| Flaccid | limp, lacking tone |
| Hematologic | of or relating to the blood |
| Neurologic | of or relating to the nervous system |
| Neurovascular | of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels |
| Manifestation | an indication or sign of a condition |
| Labile | changing rapidly and often |
| Insidious | so gradual as to not become apparent for a long time |
| Invasive | inserting or entering into a body part |
| latent | present but not active or visible |
| Ominous | significantly important and dangerous |
| Overt | obvious, easily observed |
| Paroxysmal | beginning suddenly or abruptly; convulsive |
| Patent | open |
| Pathogenic | causing or able to cause disease |
| Potent | producing a strong effect |
| Precipitous | rapid,uncontrolled |
| Rationale | the underlying reason |
| Renal | of or relating to the kidneys |
| supplement | to take in addition to or to complete |
| Syndrome | group of symptoms that, when occurring together, reflect a specific disease or disorder |