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Med. Term. Ch. 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| febrile | to have a fever |
| auscultation | to listen |
| sequela | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| etiology | the cause |
| palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| differential diagnosis | a list of possibilities for a diagnosis |
| SOAP | Most common pattern of writing medical notes. Stands for: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan. Some note types vary in order/inclusion slightly |
| VS | vital signs |
| FHx | family history |