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Med Term Chapter 2
Medical Terminology and their associated definitions for HLHS101
Term | Definition |
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lethargic | a decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick |
marked | it really stands out |
auscultation | to listen |
percussion | to hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting vibration; drums are a percussion instrument |
palpation | to feel |
etiology | the cause |
idiopathic | no known specific cause; it just happens |
occult | hidden |
sequelae | a problem resulting from a disease or injury |
prophylaxis | preventative treatment |