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Descriptive Vocab for Diseases/Conditions & Assesments; Med Term, 9th Grade

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Term
Definition
show rapid onset, severe symptoms  
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autoimmune   show
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show non-recurring, nonmalignant cancer cells  
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chronic   show
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show present at birth  
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show gradual recover after injury or illness  
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debilitating   show
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endemic   show
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show condition that originates within the body (i.e. diabetes, circulatory disorders)  
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epidemic   show
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exogenous   show
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genetic   show
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hypersensitivity   show
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show of unknown origin  
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show use of stethoscope to listen to internal sounds  
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show objective; observed and noted (observations)  
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show patient's awareness of abnormalities or discomfort  
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show application of pressure to the skin to check for internal abnormalities  
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percussion   show
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show use of sense of smell to detect abnormalities  
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show clinical presentation of disease (the way the disease presents itself)  
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observation   show
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diagnosis   show
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show prediction of a probable outcome of disease or condition  
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show reaction between an antigen and antibody  
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infectious   show
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inflammatory   show
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ischemic   show
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show cancers that tend to spread and become life threatening  
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show interferes with normal metabolism  
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show a new, abnormal growth  
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show infection acquired in a hospital setting; patient did not have the infection when they entered hospital  
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show relating to chemical processes in the body  
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oppurtunistic   show
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show signs or symptoms that occur together as part of the disease process  
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terminal   show
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show disease that results from medical intervention; i.e. chemotherapy nausea, vomiting, hair loss  
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show examining for symptoms  
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