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Cursory |
Quick, perfunctory, Not thorough During triage, the paramedic gave each student victim a cursory examination. |
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Etiology |
The origin or cause of a disease or condition.
The nurse interview the patient to determine the etiology of the patient's food poisoning. |
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Insidious |
So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time
The physician explained that the cancer probably started years ago but Had not been detected because it's spread in was insidious. |
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Labile |
Changing rapidly and often.
Because the child's temperature was labile, the nurse instructed the lVN to check the temperature frequently. |
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Otic |
Of the ear. The physician prescribe an object medication to treat the patients near infection |
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Pathogenic |
Causing or able to cause disease. Viruses and bacteria Are pathogenic organisms. |
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Precipitous |
Rapid, uncontrolled. Para medic assisted the pregnant during a precipitous delivery in her home. |
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Serene |
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