a problem resulting from a disease or injury

treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause

body mass index (measurement of body fat based on height and weight)

pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation

clear to ausculation (description of normal-sounding lungs)

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med term chapter 2

10 terms/abreviations

Term	Definition
exacerbation	it is getting worse
malignant	dangerous; a problem
sequelae	a problem resulting from a disease or injury
prophylaxis	preventative treatment
palliative	treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause
contralateral	opposite side
ipsilateral	same side
BMI	body mass index (measurement of body fat based on height and weight)
PERRLA	pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
CTA	clear to ausculation (description of normal-sounding lungs)