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Term | Definition |
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Bilateral | present on two sides |
Concave | rounded inward |
Cavity | an opening or an empty area |
Constrict | to draw together or become smaller |
Defecate | expel feces |
Discrete | distinct, separate |
Exacerbate | to make worse or more severe |
Exogenous | produced outside the body |
Flaccid | limp, lacking tone |
Hematologic | of or relating to the blood |
Neurologic | of or relating to the nervous system |
Neurovascular | of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels |
Manifestation | an indication or sign of a condition |
Labile | changing rapidly and often |
Insidious | so gradual as to not become apparent for a long time |
Invasive | inserting or entering into a body part |
latent | present but not active or visible |
Ominous | significantly important and dangerous |
Overt | obvious, easily observed |
Paroxysmal | beginning suddenly or abruptly; convulsive |
Patent | open |
Pathogenic | causing or able to cause disease |
Potent | producing a strong effect |
Precipitous | rapid,uncontrolled |
Rationale | the underlying reason |
Renal | of or relating to the kidneys |
supplement | to take in addition to or to complete |
Syndrome | group of symptoms that, when occurring together, reflect a specific disease or disorder |