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Terms/ Abbreviations SOAP
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acute ah-KYOOT | It just started recently or is a sharp severe symptom. |
| Exacerbation eks-AS-er-BAY-shun | It's getting worse |
| Percussion per-KUSH-un | To hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration |
| Oriented OR-ee-EN-ted | Being aware of who he or she is, where he or she is, and the current time; a patient who is aware of all three is "oriented x3" |
| Remission rih-MISH-un | To get better or improve; often used when discussing cancer; remission does NOT mean cure. |
| Idiopathic ID-ee-oh-PATH-ik | No known specific cause; "it just happens" |
| Occult ah-KULT | Hidden |
| Sequela seh-KWEL-eh | A problem resulting from disease or injury |
| Palliative PAL-ee-AH-tiv | Treating the symptoms but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Medial MEED-ee-al | Toward the middle |