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Ch.2 Flash Cards
word parts, terms and/or abbreviations from chapter 2.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acute | it just started recently or is a sharp severe symptom |
| chronic | it has been going on for a while |
| abrupt | all of a sudden |
| febrile | to have a fever |
| noncontributory | not related to this specific problem |
| lethargic | decrease in the level of consciousness |
| unremarkable | another way of saying normal |
| impression | another way of saying assessment |
| idiopathic | non known specific cause ;it just happens |
| occult | hidden |
| lesion | disease tissue |
| sequela | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| palliative | treating the symptoms but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| prophylaxis | prevent of treatment |
| cranial | towards the top |
| caudal | towards the bottom |
| prone | laying down on your belly |
| supine | laying down on your back |
| ipsilateral | the same side |
| dorsum | the top of the hand or foot |