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Medical Terminology
Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Auscultation | To listen |
| Palpation | To feel |
| Idiopathic | No known specific cause; it just happens |
| Sequela | A problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| Palliative | Treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| PACU | Post-anesthesia Care Unit |
| HEENT | Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| PERRLA | Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| NAD | No acute distress |