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Common Medical Records Terms Related To Diseases
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acute
Definition
sharp; having intense, often severe symptoms and ad short course.
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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
Definition
mild or noncancerous
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malignant
Definition
harmful or cancerous
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degeneration
Definition
gradual deterioration of normal cells and body functions.
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degenerative disease
Definition
any disease in which deterioration of the structure or function of tissue occurs
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diagnosis
Definition
determination of the presence of a disease based on an evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings(results) (dia=through; gnosis= knowing)
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etiology
Definition
study of the cause of a disease (etio=cause)
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exacerbation
Definition
increase in the severity of a disease, with aggravation of symptoms ( ex = out, acerbo = harsh)
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remission
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a period in which symptoms and signs stop or abate
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febrile
Definition
relating to a fever (elevated temperature)
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idiopathic
Definition
a condition occurring without a clearly identified cause ( idio= one's own)
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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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a feeling of uneasiness or discomfort; often the first indication of illness
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marked
Definition
significant
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morbidity
Definition
sick; a diseased state
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mortality
Definition
the state of being subject to death
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prognosis
Definition
foreknowledge; a prediction of the likely outcome of a disease based on the general health status of the patient along with knowledge of the usual course of the disease; often noted in one word (e.g. "Prognosis:good")
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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 ( pro = before; phylassein = gaurd
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recurrent
Definition
to occur again; descries a return of symptoms and signs after a period of quiescence(rest of inactvity)
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sequela
Definition
a disorder or condition usually resulting from a pervious disease or injury
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sign
Definition
a mark; objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examiner
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symptom
Definition
subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient and often noted in his or her own words.
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syndrome
Definition
are running together; combination of symptoms and signs that gives a distinct clinical picture indicating a particular condition or disease.
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noncontributory
Definition
not involved in bringing on the condition or result
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unremarkable
Definition
common; not out of the ordinary or significant
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