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Ch.2
Term | Definition |
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Acute | It just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
Chronic | It has been going on for a while now |
Exacerbation | It is getting worse |
Abrupt | All of a sudden |
Noncontributory | Not related to this specific problem |
Lethargic | A decrease in level of consciousness |
Malaise | Not feeling well |
Oriented | Being aware of who he/she is, where he/she is, and the current time or date |
Auscultation | To listen |
Benign | Safe |
Malignant | Dangerous; a problem |
Etiology | The cause |
Sequelae | A problem resulting from a disease or injury |
Prophylaxis | Preventive treatment |
Prone | Lying down on belly |
Supine | Lying down on back |