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Chapter 2 Terms
General Subjective Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Genetic/Hereditary | it runs in the family |
| Noncontributory | not related to this specific problem |
| Lethargic | a decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really ill |
| Progressive | more and more each day |
| Afebrile | to not have a fever |
| Febrile | to have a fever |
| Exacerbation | it is getting worse |
| Chronic | it has been going on for a long period of time |
| Acute | it just started or is a sharp, severe symptom |
| Malaise | not feeling well |