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Terminology
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| morbidity mor-BID-ih-tee | the risk for being sick |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| FHx | family history |
| WDWN | well developed, well nourished(the patient is growing has grown appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished) |
| malaise mah-layz | not feeling well |
| malignant mah-LIG-nant | dangerous; a problem |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| lateral LA-ter-al | out to the side |
| prone PROHN | laying down on belly |