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Medical Terminology
chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| supportive care | to treat the symptoms and make the patient feel better |
| sterile | extremely clean, germ-free conditions: especially important during medical procedures and surgery |
| SC | subcutaneous (under the skin) |
| IV | intravenous |
| IM | intramuscular |
| NPO | nil per os (nothing by mouth) |
| chief complaint | The main reason for the patient's visit |
| unilateral | one side |
| bilateral | both sides |