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Medical Terminology
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |