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Med Term Ch2
Chapter 2 Medical Terminology Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Supine | Laying down on back. |
| Sterile | Extremely clean, germ-free conditions; especially important during medical procedures and surgery. |
| Review of systems | Description of individual body systems in order to discover any symptoms not directly related to the main problem. |
| Pathology report | Provides reason for the test, what was seen on the test, and an assessment. |
| Pathologist | A physician with special training in both evaluating the causes and effects of disease and in laboratory medicine |
| Sequela | A problem resulting from a disease or injury. |
| Exacerbation | It is getting worse. |
| Medical laboratory technician | Trained in performing laboratory testing on bodily fluids. |
| A&O | Alert and oriented (the patient can answer questions and is aware of what's going on). |
| PERRLA | Pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation. |