| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| can/may | can indicates the ability or power to do something; may refers to possibility or permission |
| case/patient | a case is one particular instance that can be evaluated and reported, and a case is observed; a patient is a person receiving medical care, and a patient can be followed |
| compose/comprise | compose means “make up” or “make.” The parts compose the whole; comprise means “is made up of” or “consists of.” The whole comprises the parts |
| continual/continuous | continual means start and stop, like rain; continuous means never-ending |
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