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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Impression | Impression means another form of saying assessment |
| Mallgnant | Mallgnant means a dangerous; a problem |
| Remission | Remission means to get better or improve; most often used when discussing cancer; remission does not mean cure |
| Locallzed | Locallzed means it stays in a certain part of your body |
| Occult | Occult means hidden |
| Lesion | Lesion means diseased tissue |
| Sequeia | Sequeia means a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| Palliative | Palliative means treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Disposition | Disposition means what had happened to the patient at the end of the visit; often used at the end of ED notes to the reference where the patient went after the visit (home, the ice, normal hospital bed) |
| Sterile | Sterile means being extremely clean, germ-free conditions; especially important during medical procedures and surgery |