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definitions
medical terminology
Term | Definition |
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lethargic | a decrease in level of consciousness |
hereditary | runs in the family |
noncontributory | not related to this specific problem |
bilateral | both sides |
sagittal | divides the body in slices right to left |
dietician | specially trained in evaluating the nutritional status of a patient and developing an appropriate diet plan |
malignant | dangerous; a problem |
pathogen | the organism that causes the problem |
prophylaxis | preventative treatment |
palliative | treating the symptoms and make the patient feel better |