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Medical Terminology
Chapter 2 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| febrile | to have a fever |
| marked | it really stands out |
| percussion | to hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration |
| sequelae | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| proximal | closer in to the center |
| distal | farther away from the center |
| caudal | toward the bottom |
| Hx | history |
| HPI | History of present illness |
| differential diagnosis | a list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam |