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Chapter 2
Medical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sequelae | A problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| Etiology | The cause |
| Febrile | To have a fever |
| Palliative | Treating the symptom, but not getting rid of the cause |
| SIG | Instructions short for Signa, latin for label |
| NOS | Not otherwise Specified |
| Tranverse | Divides body from top to bottom |
| Proximal | Closer to the center |
| Cranial | Toward the top |
| Morbidity | The risk of being sick |