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Acquiring Medical Language Chapt 2

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Term
Definition
SOAP Method   show
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show sudden and unexpected  
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Malaise   show
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show a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient  
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show not playing a part in bringing something about.  
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Lethargic   show
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Impression   show
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show the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms  
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show the process of differentiating between two or more conditions which share similar signs or symptoms.  
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show The tumor doesn’t contain cancerous cells. and The tumor contains cancerous cells  
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Degeneration   show
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Etiology vs. idiopathic   show
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Remission   show
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Recurrent   show
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Morbidity   show
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Mortality   show
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Prognosis   show
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Localized vs. systemic/generalized   show
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show to refer to pathology that cannot be seen on more or more modalities.  
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show a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.  
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Lesion   show
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show A condition which is the consequence of a previous disease or injury  
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Pending   show
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show The destination of the patient after hospital discharge  
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show To tell someone offically, that they can or must leave a place or situation  
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show Action taken to prevent disease, especially by specified means or against a specified disease  
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Palliative   show
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show The action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain info  
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show Removing someone's doubts our fears  
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show Palliative care  
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show Free of bacteria or other living microorganisms  
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physician fih-ZISH-un   show
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pediatrician pee-dee-ah-TRISH-un   show
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surgeon SIR-jen   show
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anesthesiologist AN-es-THEE-zee-AWL-oh-jist   show
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physician assistant (PA) fih-ZISH-un ah-SIS-tant   show
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nurse practitioner (NP) NIRS prak-TISH-ih-ner   show
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show specially trained in the emergency care of a patient before and/or during transport to medical facility  
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show specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with speech and/or swallowing  
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occupational therapist aw-kyoo-PAY-shuh-nal THER-ah-pist   show
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show specially trained in evaluating and treating physical impairments including disabilities or recovery from an injury 23  
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respiratory therapist res-PIR-ah-toh-ree THER-ah-pist   show
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dietician dai-ah-TIH-shun   show
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show trained and certified to provide basic care to a patient  
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show A nurse that provides basic patient care.  
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registered nurse (RN) REH-jis-terd NIRS   show
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show trained to carry out basic administrative and clinical tasks under the guidance of a health care provider  
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pathologist pah-THAWL-oh-jist   show
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medical laboratory technician MED-ih-kal LAB-rah-TOR-ee tek-NISH-un   show
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phlebotomist fle-BAWT-oh-mist   show
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radiologist ray-dee-AWL-oh-just   show
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radiology technician ray-dee-AWL-oh-jee tek-NISH-un   show
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show trained in performing ultrasound imaging on a patient  
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show trained and licensed in preparing and dispensing medicine  
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pharmacy technician FAR-mah-see tek-NISH-un   show
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patient service coordinator PAY-shent SIR-vis coh-OR-dih-nay-tor   show
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medical transcriptionist MED-ih-kal tranz-KRIP-shon-ist   show
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show The main reason for the patient’s visit  
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History of present illness   show
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Review of systems   show
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show Other significant past illnesses, like high blood pressure, asthma, or diabetes  
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show Any of the patient’s past surgeries  
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show Any significant illnesses that run in the patient’s family  
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show A record of habits like smoking, drinking, drug abuse, and sexual practices that can impact health  
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♂   show
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show Female  
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(R)   show
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show Left  
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show bilateral (both sides)  
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show Increased  
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show Decreased  
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PERRLA   show
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show regular rate and rhythm  
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RRR   show
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CTA   show
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show not otherwise specified  
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show clear to auscultation  
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show intravenous  
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show central venous line  
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SC   show
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CVL   show
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IM   show
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show nil per os (nothing by mouth)  
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NPO   show
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show three times a day  
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QID   show
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show four times a day  
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AC   show
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TID   show
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BID   show
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PC   show
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QHS   show
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