Chapter 2 (Subjective Terms) Flashcards
1
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acute
A
started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom
2
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chronic
A
has been going on for a while
3
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exacerbation
A
getting worse
4
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abrupt
A
all of a sudden
5
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febrile
A
to have a fever
6
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afebrile
A
to not have a fever
7
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malaise
A
not feeling well
8
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progressive
A
more and more every day
9
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symptom
A
something a patient feels
10
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noncontributory
A
not related to the specific problem
11
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lethargic
A
decrease in level of consciousness (generally an indication that the patient is very sick)
12
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genetic
A
runs in the family
13
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hereditary
A
runs in the family
