a decrease in level of consciousness

not related to this specific problem

divides the body in slices right to left

specially trained in evaluating the nutritional status of a patient and developing an appropriate diet plan

the organism that causes the problem

treating the symptoms and make the patient feel better

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medical terminology

Term	Definition
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