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Medical Term. chp2
Term | Definition |
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SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
acute | it just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
symptom | something a patient feels |
lethargic | a decrease in a level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick |
alert | able to answer questions; responsive, interactive |
benign | safe |
remission | to get better or improve; most often used when discussing cancer, remission does not mean cure |
pathogen | the organism that causes the problem |
prophylaxis | preventive treatment |
CCU | coronary care unit |