Vocab 2 Flashcards
deficit
a deficiency or lack of something
depress
press downward
depth
downward measurement from a surface
deteriorating
worsening
device
tool or piece of equipment
diagnosis
identification of an injury or disease
dilate
to enlarge or expand
dilute
to make a liquid less concentrated
discrete
distinct, separate
distal
distant; away from the center
distended
enlarged or expanded from pressure
empathy
ability to share what others are feeling; understanding the feelings of another
etiology
the origin or cause of a disease or condition
exacerbate
to make worse or more severe
impending
occurring in the near future, about to happen
impervious
impenetrable, not allowing anything to pass through
insidious
so gradual as to not become apparent for a long time
intact
in place, unharmed
labile
changing rapidly and often
latent
present but not active or visible
lethargic
difficult to arouse
manifestation
an indication or sign of a condition
occluded
closed or obstructed
otic
of the ear
