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Medical Terminology
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Term | Definition |
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exacerbation | it is getting worse |
differential diagnosis | a list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam |
prognosis | the chances for things getting better or worse |
sequelae | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
prophylaxis | preventative treatment |
palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
cranial | toward the top |
medial | towards the middle |
prone | lying down on belly |
plantar | sole of foot |