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Chapter 2 vocab
Medical terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lethargic | Decrease in level of consciousness (Patient is really sick). |
| Febrile | To have a fever |
| Exacerbation | Getting worse |
| Malaise | Not feeling well |
| Acute | Just started recently or is a sharp |
| Degeneration | To be getting worse |
| Remission | To get better or improve |
| Malignant | Dangerous |
| Idiopathic | No known specific cause |
| Occult | Hidden |