a decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick

another way of saying assessment

no known specific cause; it just happens

a problem resulting from a disease or injury

peripherally inserted central catheter

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Chapter 2

10 Medical Terminology Flash Cards

Term	Definition
exacerbation	it is getting worse
lethargic	a decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick
unremarkable	another way of saying normal
auscultation	to listen
impression	another way of saying assessment
etiology	the cause
idiopathic	no known specific cause; it just happens
sequelae	a problem resulting from a disease or injury
prophylaxis	preventive treatment
PICC	peripherally inserted central catheter