clinical manifestations - ANSWER- the demonstration of the presence of a sign or
symptom
sign - ANSWER- manifestations that can only be objectively ideated by a trained
symptoms - ANSWER- subjective manifestations that can be only reported by the
person experiencing them
local S&S - ANSWER- redness, swelling, heat, rash and lymphadenopathy in a
particular area
system S&S - ANSWER- fever, urticaria, malaise, systemic lymphadenopathy
acute S&S - ANSWER- fairly rapid appearance of disease of several days, usually
only last a short time
chronic S&S - ANSWER- develop slowly and often insidious and last longer
remissions - ANSWER- periods when S&S disappear of diminish signitcantly
exacerbations - ANSWER- periods when S&S become worse or more severe
central - ANSWER- a problem that is occurring towards the center or core of the
body
proximal - ANSWER- closer to the central area of the body
shock - ANSWER- low blood pressure and signs and symptoms of not getting
enough blood to different parts of the body
prognosis - ANSWER- the predicted outcome of a disease based certain factors
like the usual course of that disease, age, and comorbidities
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