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Module 1 Discussion
Module 1, Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Noncontributory | not related to this specific problem |
| Acute | it just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom. |
| Systemic/generalized | all over the body (or most of it) |
| Morbidity | The risk for being sick |
| Palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Proximal | closer to the center of the body |
| Caudal | towards the bottom |
| Sagittal | divides the body along a hypothetical plane from left to right. Latin for arrow |
| Contralateral | opposite side |
| Prone | lying down on belly |