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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 |