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Chapter 2 Terms
Medical Terminology
Term | Definition |
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plantar | sole of the foot |
sequelae | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
ipsilateral | same side |
prognosis | the chances of things getting better or worse |
medical laboratory technician | trained in performing laboratory tests on bodily fluids |
I/O | intake/output; the amount of fluids a patient has taken in (by IV or mouth) and produced (usually just urine output) |
PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
FHx | family history |