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assessment terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| differential diagnosis | a list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam. |
| degeneration | to be getting worse. |
| remission | to get better or improve; most often used when discussing cancer. Does NOT mean cure. |
| idiopathic | no know specific cause; it just happens. |
| localized | stays in a certain part of the body. |
| systemic/generalized | all over the body (or most of it) |
| occult | hidden |
| lesion | diseased tissue. |
| sequela | a problem resulting from a disease or injury. |
| prognosis | the chance for things getting better or worse. |