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Chapter 2
Terms and Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chronic | Has been going on for a while now. |
| Noncontributory | Not related to the specific problem. |
| ECU stands for what? | Emergency Care Unit |
| PACU stands for what? | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit |
| Palliative | Treating the symptoms, but not getting rid of the cause. |
| Sterile | Extremely clean, germ free. |
| Prone | Lying down on belly. |
| Localized | Stays in a certain area of the body. |
| Idiopathic | No know specific cause; just happens. |
| Pathogen | Organism that causes problem. |