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Subjective Terms
Chapter 2
Term | Definition |
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Subjective | -Timing of the problem |
Acute | Just started recently or is sharp, Severe symptom |
Chronic | Has been going on for a while |
Exacerbation | Getting worse |
Abrupt | All of a sudden |
Febrile | To have a fever |
Afebrile | To not have a fever |
Malaise | Not feeling well |
Progressive | More and more each day |
Symptom | Something a patient feels |
Noncontributory | Not related to a specific problem |
Lethargic | Decrease in level of consciousness |
Genetic Hereditary | Runs in family |