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terms&abbreviations
Common terms and abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exacerbation | It is getting worse. |
| Febrile | To have a fever. |
| Afebrile | To NOT have a fever. |
| Malaise | Not feeling well. |
| Noncontributory | Not related to this specific problem. |
| Lethargic | A decrease in level of conscious; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick. |
| "HPI" | History of present illness |
| "NKDR" | No known drug allergies |
| "PMHx" | Past medical history |
| "FHx" | Family history |