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Chp. 2
flash cards containing words parts, terms and/or abrev. from chp2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Social History | A record of habits like smoking, drinking, drug abuse, and sexual practices that can impact health |
| Pah-THAWL-oh-jist | Pathologist |
| Coronal | Divides the body along a hypothetical plane from front to back |
| Toward the head | Cranial |
| etiology | The cause |
| to get better or improve; most often used when discussing cancer; does not mean cure. | Remission |
| Localized | stays in a certain part of the body |
| Percussion | To hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration; drums are a percussion instrument |
| laying down on belly | Prone |
| Specially trained in treating patient's respiratory issues under the guidance of a healthcare provider | Respiratory Therapist |