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Med Terms Ch. 2
Flash Cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acute | started recently, sharp |
| chronic | persisting for a while |
| abrupt | suddenly |
| marked | really stands out |
| auscultation | to listen |
| differential diagnosis | list of possibilities for the diagnosis |
| idiopathic | no known cause |
| sequelae | problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| palliative | treating the symptoms, but not getting rid of the cause |
| prophylaxis | preventive treatment |