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There has been as yet no standardization of the terminology used in physical examination1. On the contrary, the terms for describing observations vary from textbook to textbook. A few of the clinically important concepts, about which there are occasional misunderstandings, are discussed below.
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Rijnberk, A. (1995). A few concepts and an introduction to the diagnostic process. In: Rijnberk, A., de Vries, H.W. (eds) Medical History and Physical Examination in Companion Animals. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0459-3_3
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