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medical terminology
Term | Definition |
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Auscultation | from the latin word ausculto, meaning "to listen" |
Noncontributory | Not related to this specific problem |
Palpation | To feel |
Malignant | Dangerous; a problem |
Idiopathetic | Not known specific cause; it just happens |
Sequela | A problem resulting from a disease or injury |
Etiology | The cause |
Palliative | Treating the symptoms; but not actually getting rid of the cause |
Prophylaxis | Preventive treatment |
Distal | Farther away from the center |