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Chapter 1 Terms
Signs & Symptoms, Acute & Chronic
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06/13/2015

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Acute
Definition
abrupt, severe onset
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Chronic
Definition
developing slowly and lasting for a long time
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Sign
Definition
An objective finding of a disease state (e.g. fever, high blood pressure, rash)
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Symptoms
Definition
A subjective report of a disease(pain, itching)
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Etiology
Definition
the cause of the disease
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Manifestation
Definition
An outward demonstration or perception. Signs and symptoms are manifestations of disease.
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CARD Method of Decoding Terms
Definition
Check for the word parts in a term; Assign meanings to the word parts; Reverse the meanings to the suffix to the front of the definition; Define the term.
Term
arthr/o
Definition
joint
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gastr/o
Definition
stomach
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ophthalm/o
Definition
eye
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ot/o
Definition
ear
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rhin/o
Definition
nose
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hepat/o
Definition
liver
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