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Terms Ch. 2
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dorsum | the tops of hands and feet |
| anatomic position | position of a person standing facing forward, arms at the side with palms forward |
| PHMx | past medical history |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| Coronal | divides the body into slices from front to back |
| noncontributory | not related to this specific problem |
| malaise | not feeling well |
| exacerbation | it is getting worse |
| differential diagnosis | a list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam |