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Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP stands for | Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan |
| Farther away from the center | Distal DIH-stal |
| Closer in to the center | Proximal PRAWK-sih-mal |
| Toward the middle | Medial MEE-dee-L |
| The top of the hand or foot | Dorsum DOR-sum |
| Coronal kah-ROH-nal | Divides the body into slices from front to back |
| Transverse tranz-VERS | Divides the body from top to bottom |
| Prophylasis | Preventive treatment |
| Observation | watch and keep a eye on |
| Febrile means | To have a fever |