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Chapter 2
word parts, terms & abbreviations from Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is SOAP abbreviated for? | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| Acute | Started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
| Malaise | Not feeling well |
| Auscultation | To listen |
| Palpation | To feel |
| Etiology | The cause |
| Idiopathic | No known cause; just happens |
| Systemic/generalized | All over the body |
| Prophylaxis | Preventive treatment |
| Palliative | Treating the symptoms without getting rid of the cause |