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HLHS101-Med.Ch 2
Abbreviations/Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| IM | intramuscular |
| SC | subcutaneous (under the skin) |
| IV | intravenous |
| Admission Summary | Documents the admission of a patient to the hospital |
| Discharge Summary | Describes when and why the patient was admitted to the hospital; documents a longer stay |
| Pathology Report | Provides reasons for test, what was seen on the test, and an assessment |
| marked | it really stands out |
| occult | hidden |
| palpation | to feel |
| idiopathic | no known specific cause; it just happens |