Medical Terminology

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• Brief statement of why help was sought, usually in the patient's words. Utilization: Anchors interview and documentation even when later findings broaden the picture.

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• Word ending that often indicates condition or procedure. Utilization: Example: -ectomy removal.

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• slow breathing

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• Closer to trunk versus farther from trunk along a limb. Utilization: Describes injury locations and pulse checks relative to the torso.

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• Term named after a person. Utilization: Examples appear throughout anatomy and signs.

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