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MED102 Ch2
General Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP | Subject Object Assessment Plan |
| Acute | Sharp, Sudden |
| Febrile | Fever |
| Malaise | Not feeling well |
| Lethargic | Decreased level of conciousness |
| Alert | Able to answer questions, responsive |
| Oriented | Aware of who, where and when |
| Auscultate | Listen |
| Percussion | To hit something and listen to the sound |
| Idiopathic | No known cause |
| Remission | Getting better |
| Prognosis | Chances of getting better or worse |
| Sequela | A problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| Occult | Hidden |
| Lesion | Diseased tissue |
| Etiology | Cause |
| Pathogen | Organism causing the problem |
| Morbidity | Risk of getting sick |
| Mortality | Risk of death |