click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Chapter 2 Flash Card
word parts, terms and abbreviations
Term | Definition |
---|---|
exacerbation (ex-SAS-er-BAY-shun) | it is getting worse |
malaise (mah-LAYZ) | not feeling well |
unremarkable (un-ree-MARK-ah-bul) | another way of saying normal |
auscultation (aws-kul-TAY-shun | to listen |
lesion (LEE-shun) | diseased tissue |
sequelae (she-KWEL-ah) | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
prophylaxis (PROH-fuh-LAX-sis) | preventive treatment |
reassurance (ree-ah-SHUR-ants) | to tell the patient that the problem is not serious or dangerous |
superior (soo-PIH-ree-or) | above |
inferior (in-FIH-ree-or) | below |