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Medical Terminology
chapter 2
Term | Definition |
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palliative | treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause |
supportive care | to treat the symptoms and make the patient feel better |
sterile | extremely clean, germ-free conditions: especially important during medical procedures and surgery |
SC | subcutaneous (under the skin) |
IV | intravenous |
IM | intramuscular |
NPO | nil per os (nothing by mouth) |
chief complaint | The main reason for the patient's visit |
unilateral | one side |
bilateral | both sides |