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HESI A2 Exam 2026/2027 Study Guide – 227 Vocabulary Terms, Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Nursing Entrance Exam Preparation

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This HESI A2 Exam study guide contains 227 vocabulary terms and definitions covering medical terminology, health science vocabulary, genetics, nursing concepts, and commonly tested English language distinctions. The material includes terms such as exogenous, efface, ubiquitous, osmosis, labile, febrile, insidious, empathy, subjective data, objective data, affect, and effect. Designed for HESI A2 preparation, this resource provides concise definitions and selected medical examples to support vocabulary review and entrance exam study. It is useful for students preparing for HESI A2 vocabulary and related nursing school admission assessments.

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exogenous occurring or resulting from outside the
body
-The nurse explained that people with
diabetes often need to receive
exogenous forms of insulin because their
bodies are unable to produce enough
insulin.

efface to wipe out, to rub out, do away with;
(medical) the thinning of the cervix during
labor

ubiquitous omnipresent, existing or being everywhere

, osmosis process of fluid passing through semi-
permeable membrane from higher to
lower concentration

labile apt or likely to change, changing quickly
-Because the children fever was very
labile the nurse instructed the unlicensed
assistive personnel to check the temp
frequently.

febrile having or showing symptoms of a fever

dynamic energetic, lively

insidious dangerous, treacherous, so gradual as to
not become apparent for a long time
-The doctor explained that the cancer
probably started years ago but had not
been detected because it spread was so
insidious.

empathy understanding another's pain, suffering
alongside someone else

anticipatory showing anticipation, looking forward to

ominous threatening, menacing

preferred to set above or hold above another, to
like better than another

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