med term

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acute

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An illness or injury characterized by rapid onset, severe symptoms, and short duration; may require medical care.

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autoimmune

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Abnormal condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against (attacks) its own tissues. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

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benign

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Nonrecurring; nonmalignant. Used to describe noncancerous tumors (growths) in which the patient has a good chance of survival.

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chronic

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An illness or injury characterized by long duration and slow progression; for example, congestive heart failure.

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congenital

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A condition that is present at birth and may be the result of either genetic or environmental factors; cerebral palsy, for example.

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convalescence

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A period of gradual recovery after illness or injury.

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debilitating

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Having a weakening or fatiguing effect.

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endemic

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A disease that is ongoing and restricted to a specific population, group, or area of land.

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endogenous

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An injury or condition that originates within the body; for example, circulatory disorders, diabetes, and immune system disorders.

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epidemic

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A sudden, widespread outbreak of a disease within a population, group, or area of land.

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exogenous

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An injury or condition that originates outside the body; for example, trauma, chemical injury, or infection by an airborne pathogen.

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genetic

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inherited

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hypersensitivity

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Condition in which the body’s immune system has an exaggerated response to an antigen, a substance that is harmful or perceived by the body to be harmful; allergy.

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iatrogenic

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An infection or disease that arises as a complication of medical or surgical intervention. Radiation and chemotherapy, for example, commonly produce the iatrogenic effects of nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and anemia.

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idiopathic

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A disease that has an unknown etiology (cause).

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immunological

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Pertaining to a reaction between an antigen and an antibody, a protein that the body makes in response to an antigen.

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infectious

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Capable of causing an infection.

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inflammatory

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Marked by inflammation (redness, heat, fever, and swelling) or caused by inflammation.

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ischemic

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A condition or disease caused by a temporary deficiency in blood flow to an organ or tissue; for example, an ischemic stroke.

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malise

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A feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness.

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malignant

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Used to describe cancers that tend to spread, get progressively worse, and become life threatening.

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metabolic

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A disorder that interferes with normal metabolism, the chemical processes involved in converting food to energy and in sustaining life; diabetes, for example.

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metastasis

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Beyond standing still (spread of cancer beyond its borders).

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neoplastic

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A new, abnormal growth that may be cancerous or noncancerous.

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nosocomial

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An infection acquired in a hospital setting that was not present upon admission. Pneumonia is a common nosocomial infection.

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nutritional

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Relating to chemical processes in the body that occur after ingesting (eating) food.

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opportunistic

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A pathogen that normally does not cause a disease unless the immune system is in a weakened state. People with AIDS, for example, are highly susceptible to opportunistic infections.

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pandemic

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A disease that spreads over most of the world. COVID-19 is one recent example of a pandemic.

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prophylaxis

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for prevention

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syndrome

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A set of signs or symptoms that occur together as part of a disease process.

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terminal

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A disease for which there are treatments, but no cure; fatal (certain malignant cancers, for example).

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observation

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looking and asking questions to gather data

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manifestation

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a disease presents itself

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signs

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observed and noted by a healthcare professional, can be noted

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symptomes

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NOT measurable pain,nausea,fatigue,weakness

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patient history

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written description of symptoms in a patients medical records

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inspection

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observation of one or more area of the body

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auscultation

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using a stethoscope to listen to sounds of the body

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palpation

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application of pressure to asses areas of the body

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percussion

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tapping areas on the surface of the body to asses organ size

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diagnostic testing

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use of lab x-rays and other test to help diagnose disease or illness

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olfaction

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use of smell to detect abnormalities

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diagnosis

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id of a health condition

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prognosis

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prediction of the possible outcome for disease or condition