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Med Term Chapter 2
Medical Terminology and their associated definitions for HLHS101
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lethargic | a decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick |
| marked | it really stands out |
| auscultation | to listen |
| percussion | to hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration; drums are a percussion instrument |
| palpation | to feel |
| etiology | the cause |
| idiopathic | no known specific cause; it just happens |
| occult | hidden |
| sequelae | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| prophylaxis | preventative treatment |