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Terms Ch. 2
Medical Terminology
Term | Definition |
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dorsum | the tops of hands and feet |
anatomic position | position of a person standing facing forward, arms at the side with palms forward |
PHMx | past medical history |
PERRLA | pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
Coronal | divides the body into slices from front to back |
noncontributory | not related to this specific problem |
malaise | not feeling well |
exacerbation | it is getting worse |
differential diagnosis | a list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam |