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Chapter 2
terms and/or abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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Idiopathic | no know specific cause; it just happens |
sequela | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
noncontributory | not related to this specific problem |
malaise | not feeling well |
febrile | to have a fever |
exacerbation | it is getting worse |
lethargic | a decrease in level of consciousness |
palpation | to feel |
systemic/generalized | all over the body (or most of it) |
palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |