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Med Term Ch. 2
Introduction to Health Records
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |