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Medical Terminology
Chapter 2 Flashcards
Term | Definition |
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Abrupt | all of a sudden |
Alert | able to answer questions; responsive; interactive |
Palpation | to feel |
Occult | hidden |
Pathogen | the organism that causes the problem |
What does the abbreviation "NICU" stand for in the health care facility? | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
What does the abbreviation "VS" stand for in common health records? | Vital Signs |
What position is the supine position? | laying down on back |
Degeneration | to be getting worse |
Lesion | diseased tissue |