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terms&abbreviations
Common terms and abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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Exacerbation | It is getting worse. |
Febrile | To have a fever. |
Afebrile | To NOT have a fever. |
Malaise | Not feeling well. |
Noncontributory | Not related to this specific problem. |
Lethargic | A decrease in level of conscious; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick. |
"HPI" | History of present illness |
"NKDR" | No known drug allergies |
"PMHx" | Past medical history |
"FHx" | Family history |