basic medical terms Flashcards
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the long-term results of an illness or treatment
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sequelae
2
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things wrong with the body which the patient complains of or experiences
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symptoms
3
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a study of the patient’s body
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examination
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the causes leading to an illness
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aetiology
5
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a meeting between patient and doctor to discuss problems
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consultation
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the identification of a particular illness
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diagnosis
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taking away the cause of illness or finding it early
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prevention
8
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a group of signs which are characteristic of a particular illness
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syndrome
9
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additional problems to the original illness
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complications
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likely outcome of an illness
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prognosis
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a patient’s medical background, problems, behaviour and lifestyle
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history
