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Med Term Dis 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lethargic | a decrease in level of consciousness |
| chronic | has been going on for awhile now |
| symptom | something a pt feels |
| percussion | to hit something and listen for the resulting sounds or feel for the resulting vibration |
| auscultation | to listen |
| palpation | to feel |
| prognosis | the chances for things getting better or worse |
| etiology | the cause |
| contralateral | opposite sides |
| pediatrician | a physician with a specialty in caring for children |