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decodable or nondecodable
cataract |
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Nondecodable
Progressive opacification of the lens |
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decodable or nondecodable
asthma |
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Nondecodable
a respiratory disorder characterized by recurring episodes of paroxysmal dyspnea (difficulty breathing) |
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decodable or nondecodable
diagnosis |
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Nondecodable (dia- through/complete, -gnosis state of knowledge)
diagnosis maybe either chronic or acute
The disease or condition that is named after a healthcare professional evaluates a patients signs, symptoms and history |
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decodable or nondecodable
prognosis |
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Nondecodable - (pro- before/in front of -gnosis state of knowledge)
a prediction of the probable outcome of a disease or disorder |
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decodable or nondecodable
acute |
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Nondecodable(acu- means sharp)
abrupt, severe onset |
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chronic |
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Nondecodable (chron/o -time)
Developing slowly and lasting a long time |
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decodable or nondecodable
signs |
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Nondecodable
An objective finding of a disease state (e.g. fever, high blood pressure, rash) |
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decodable or nondecodable
symptom |
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Nondecodable
A subjective report of a disease (pain, itching) |
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Term
Acronym or eponyms
Alzheimer Disease |
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Definition
Eponyms (Named after Alois Alzheimer)
A progressive mental deterioriation |
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Term
Acronym or eponyms
Achilles tendon |
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Eponyms
Tendons are bands of tissue that attach muscles to bone. Achilles tendon is the tendon that attaches to the calf muscle to the heel bone (calcaneus) |
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