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Chapter 3
Question | Answer |
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BMI | body mass index |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
Eponym | Disease or syndrome named after a person |
Septicemia | A systemic disease associated with microorganisms or toxins in the the blood/. These toxins are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other organisms. |
Sepsis | Whole body inflammatory state/ It generally refers to SIRS that is due to an infection. |
Acute | A condition with a rapid and short course. |
Anatomical | Body site |