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Medical Termanology
Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Malignant | dangerous; a problem |
| Palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Palpation | to feel |
| Proximal | closer to the center |
| Distal | father away from the center |
| Prone | laying down on belly |
| Supine | laying down on back |
| Chief Complaint (CC) | main reason for patient's visit |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| NICU | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |