Nondecodable Terms Flashcards
1
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Cataract
A
Progressive loss of transparency of the lens
2
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Asthma
A
Respiratory disorder characterized by difficulty breathing
3
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Diagnosis
A
Disease or condition based on patients signs, symptoms, & history
4
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Prognosis
A
Prediction of the probable outcome of a disease or disorder
5
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Sequela
A
Late effect
6
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Acute
A
Abrupt, severe onset to a disease
7
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Chronic
A
Long lasting
8
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Sign
A
Finding of a disease given by healthcare professional
9
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Symptom
A
Report of a disease given by patient in his/her words
10
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Syndrome
A
Group of signs & symptoms that consistently appear together
11
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Etiology
A
Study of cause
12
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Manifestation
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Perception
13
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Eponyms
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Named after a person or place
Ex. Alzheimer’s disease, Achilles tendon
