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Med Term Ch. 2
Introduction to Health Records
Term | Definition |
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Acute | It just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
Chronic | It has been going on for awhile now |
Auscultation | To listen |
Unremarkable | Another way of saying normal |
Impression | Another way of saying assessment |
Etiology | The cause |
Prophylaxis | Preventive treatment |
Palliative | Treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
HEENT | Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
PERRLA | Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |