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