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Med Term Ch.2
Terms covered in chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abrupt | All of the sudden |
| Progressive | More and more each day |
| Recurrent | To have again |
| Idiopathic | No known specific cause; it just happens |
| PACU | Post anesthesia care unit |
| Prophylaxis | Preventative treatment |
| Palliative | Treating for symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Etiology | The cause |
| Degeneration | To be getting worse |
| Mortality | The risk of dying |