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34 Cards in this Set
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acute
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sharp; having intense and severe symptoms
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chronic
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a condition that develops slowly and persists over a period of time
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benign
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mild or noncancerous
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malignant
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harmful or cancerous
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degeneration
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gradual deterioration of normal cells and body functions
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degenerative disease
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any disease which deterioration of the structure or function of tissue occurs
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diagnosis
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determination of the presence of a disease based on the evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings
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etiology
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study of the cause of a disease
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exacerbation
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increase in the severity of a disease, with aggravation of symptoms
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remission
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a period in which symptoms and signs stop or abate
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febrile
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relating to a fever
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idiopathic
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a condition occurring without a clearly identified cause
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localized
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limited to a definite area or part
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systemic
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relating to the whole body rather than to only a part
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malaise
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feeling of uneasiness or discomfort; often the first indication of illness
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marked
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significant
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morbidity
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sick; a diseased state
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mortality
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the state of being subject to death
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prognosis
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foreknowledge; prediction of the likely outcome of a disease based on the general health status of the patient
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progressive
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pertaining to the advance of a condition as the signs and symptoms increase in severity
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prophylaxis
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a process or measure that prevents disease
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recurrent
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to occur again, describes the return of symptoms and signs after a period of inactivity
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sequela
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a disorder resulting from a previous disease or injury
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sign
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a mark; can be seen or verified by the examiner
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symptom
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subjective evidence of the disease perceived by the patient; not seen
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syndrome
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running together; combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture and indicate a condition or disease
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noncontributory
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not involved in bringing on the condition or result
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unremarkable
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common; not out of the ordinary or significant
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nebulizer
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device used to produce a fine spray or mist
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parenteral
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by injection
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transdermal
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absorption of drug through the unbroken skin
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b.i.d
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twice a day
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q.i.d.
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four times a day
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p.r.n
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as needed
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