scribe america med term Flashcards by Esther Babalola | Brainscape

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anterior

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front of the body

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diffuse

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generalized, no specific location

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distal

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far from trunk

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inferior

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lower on the body

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lateral

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far from midline

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medial

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near midline

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posterior

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back of the body

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proximal

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near trunk of body

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superior

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higher on the body

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acute

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new onset

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chronic

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long standing, constant

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benign

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normal, no health danger

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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-itis

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inflammation

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-scopy

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view with a scope

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afebrile

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no fever

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ambulatory

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able to move around

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constitutional

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general nature/appearance of patient

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distress

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inability to tolerate body state due to illness

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no acute distress

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(NAD) patient looks comfortable