Ch 1 Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
-algia
A
Pain, suffering
2
Q
Dys-
A
Bad, difficult, or painful
3
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical removal, cutting out
4
Q
Hyper-
A
Excessive, increased
5
Q
Hypo-
A
Deficient, decreased
6
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
7
Q
-osis
A
Abnormal condition, disease
8
Q
-ostomy
A
The surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface
9
Q
-otomy
A
Cutting, surgical incision
10
Q
-plasty
A
Surgical repair
11
Q
-rrhage
A
Bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge
12
Q
-rrhaphy
A
Surgical suturing
13
Q
-rrhea
A
Flow or discharge
14
Q
-rrhexis
A
Rupture
15
Q
-sclerosis
A
Abnormal hardening