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medical terminology
Term | Definition |
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non-contributory | not related to this problem |
hereditary | it runs in the family |
percussion | to hit something and listen to the resulting sound or feel for resulting vibration |
palpation | to feel |
differential diagnosis | a list of conditions the patient may have based on symptoms exhibited and results of the exam |
etiology | the cause |
remission | to get better or improve. does NOT mean cured. |
idiopathic | no known cause, it just happens |
occult | hidden |
lesion | diseased tissue |
sequelae | a problem resulting from disease or injury |
prophylaxis | preventive treatment |
palliative | treat the symptoms, but not get rid of the problem |
ventral/antral/anterior | front / stomach |
dorsal/ posterior | the back |
caudal | toward the bottom |
ipsilateral | same side |