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identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation of physical signs, symptoms, laboratory tests, and procedures |
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feeling with fingers or hands to determine the physical characteristics of organs or tissues |
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using fingertips to tap the surface area of the body in order to produce sound |
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Principal artery in the neck |
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act of listening for sounds within the body |
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brief notes from a physician documenting a patient’s progress |
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subjective indication of disease as reported by the patient |
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measurement of pulse rate, respiration rate, and body temperature; can also include blood pressure |
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hardening of arterial walls due to deposits of cholesterol or fats |
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