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Flash Cards-Chapter2
Containing word parts, terms and/or abbreviations from chapter 2.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| exacerbation- (eks-AS-er-BAY-shun) | it is getting worse |
| malaise- (ma-layz) | a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well being |
| mallgnant- (mah-LIG-nant) | dangerous; a problem |
| Idopathic- (ID-ee-oh-PATH-ik) | no known specific cause: it just happens |
| sequela- (seh-KWEL-eh) | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| etlology- (EET-ee-AWL-oh-jee) | the cause |
| palliative- (PAL-ee-AH-tiv) | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| prophylaxis- (proh-fin-LAK-sis) | preventive treatment |
| proximal- (PRAWK-sin-mal) | closer in to the center |
| ipsllateral- (IP-sih-LAT-eh-ral) | same side |