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Chapter 2 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acute | It just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom. |
| Chronic | It has been going on for a while now. |
| Exacerbation | It is getting worse. |
| Abrupt | All of a sudden. |
| 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 consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick. |
| Genetic/Hereditary | It runs in the family. |