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Medical Terminology
Health Records
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan |
| Auscultation | To listen. |
| Differential Diagnosis | A list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam. |
| Idiopathic | No known specific cause; it just happens. |
| Sequela | A problem resulting from a disease or injury. |
| Morbidity | The risk for being sick. |
| Etiology | The cause. |
| Palliative | Treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause. |
| Prone | Lying down on belly. |
| Supine | Lying down on back. |