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Medical Terminology Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Noncontributory | Not related to this specific problem. |
| Oriented | Being aware of who s/he is; where s/he is; and the current time; a patient who is aware of all three is "oriented x3" |
| Mortality | The risk for dying |
| Supportive care | To treat the symptoms and make the patient feel better. |
| Alert | About to answer questions; responsive; interactive |
| Discharge | Literally, to unload; it has two meanings. 1. To send home (to unload the patient from the healthcare setting to home) 2.Fluid coming out of a part of the body (your body unloading a fluid) |
| Occult | Hidden |
| Idiopathic | No known specific cause; it just happens |
| Acute | It just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
| Marked | It really stands out. |