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Chapter 2
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transverse | Top to bottom |
| Sequela | A problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| unremarkable | Another way of saying normal |
| PERRLA | Pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| TIP | Three times daily |
| QHS | At hours of sleep |
| Percussion | To hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel the resulting vibration |
| Idiopathic | no known specific cause; it just happens |
| Supportive Care | To treat symptoms and make the patient feel better |
| Coronal | Front to back |