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Common Medical Terms
Chapter 2 terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acute | It just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom. |
| Lethargic | A decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is an indication that the patient is really sick. |
| Palpation | To feel. |
| Benign | Safe. |
| Malignant | Dangerous; a problem. |
| Localized | Stays in a certain part of the body. |
| Morbidity | The risk for being sick. |
| Prophylaxis | Preventive treatment. |
| Proximal | Closer in to the center. |
| Prone | Lying down on belly. |