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Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lethargic (lah-THAR-jik) | A decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick. |
| Exacerbation ( eks-AS-er-BAY-shun) | it is getting worse |
| auscultation (aw-skul-TAY-shun) | to listen |
| Percussion (per-KUSH-un) | to hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration. |
| idiopathic (ID-ee-oh-PATH-ik) | Not known specific cause ; it just happens |
| etiology (EET-ee-AWL-oh-jee) | The cause |
| Palliative (PAL-ee-AH-tiv) | Treating the symptom, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
| Ipsilateral (IP-sih-LAT-eh-ral) | Same side |
| Transverse (tranz-VERS) | Divides the body from top to bottom |
| ECU | Emergency care unit |
| FHx | Family history |
| ROS | Review of systems ( anything else not directly related to the chief complaint) |
| WDWN | well developed, well nourished |