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Medical Terminology
Terms and Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S.O.A.P | Subjective- Experience from patients perspective, hoe he or she feels and even family medical history. Objective- Patient physical exam, lab info, and image studies that were performed. Assessment- Could be a diagnosis, identification of the problem |
| Acute | Started recently |
| Febrile | To have a fever |
| Malaise | Not feeling well |
| Marked | Stands out |
| Palpation | To feel |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| PCP | Primary Care Physician |
| FHx | Family History |
| PERRLA | Pupils are Equal, Round, and Relative to Light and Accommodation |