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Medical Terminology
Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S.O.A.P | Subjective Objective Assessment Plan |
| acute | started recently, or sharp severe symptoms |
| malaise | not feeling well |
| differential diagnosis | list of conditions patient may have based on symptoms and results of exam. |
| idiopathic | no known specific cause |
| auscultation | to listen |
| DDv | differential diagnosis |
| NOS | not otherwise specified |
| WDWN | well developed, well nourished (the patient is growing or has grown appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished) |
| PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommondation |