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medical terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Auscultation | from the latin word ausculto, meaning "to listen" |
| Noncontributory | Not related to this specific problem |
| Palpation | To feel |
| Malignant | Dangerous; a problem |
| Idiopathetic | Not known specific cause; it just happens |
| Sequela | A problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| Etiology | The cause |
| Palliative | Treating the symptoms; but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Prophylaxis | Preventive treatment |
| Distal | Farther away from the center |