Chapter 1: Medical Terminology Flashcards
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CDM
A
Charge Description Master
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root
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the foundation and meaning of the medical term
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gastr/o
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stomach
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cardi/o
A
heart
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derm/o
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skin
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arthr/o
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joint
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Can a word root stand alone?
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NO - a suffix must be added to complete the term
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What is the meaning of the term “neuritis”?
A
inflammation of a nerve
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What is the meaning of the term “neuroplasty”?
A
surgical repair of the nerve
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What is the meaning of the term “gastroenteritis”?
A
inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
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What is the meaning of the term “tracheobronchitis”?
A
inflammation of the trachea and bronchus
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What is the meaning of the term “electrocardiogram”?
A
recording of the electrical activity of the heart
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a
A
before
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a.c.
A
before meals
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abd
A
abdomen
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ABG
A
arterial blood gas
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ABS
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active bowel sounds
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AD
A
right ear
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ad lib
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as desired
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ADH
A
antidiuretic hormone
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AK
A
above the knee
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AKA
A
also known as; above the knee amputation
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alt. h.
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alternating hours
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AMA
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against medical advice; American Medical Association
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APTT
activated partial thromboplastin time
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aq.
water
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AS
left ear
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ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
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AU
both ears
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b.i.d.
twice a day
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b.i.n.
twice a night
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BK
below the knee
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BKA
below the knee amputation
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BP
blood pressure
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BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
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bpm
beats per minute
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BRP
bathroom privileges
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BS
blood sugar
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BSA
body surface area
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BUN
blood urea nitrogen
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Bx
biopsy
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C
Celsius
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c
with
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CAO
conscious, alert & oriented
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cap
capsule
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CC
chief complaint
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cc
cubic centimeter (=1mL)
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CCU
coronary care unit
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cm
centimeter
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CO
cardiac output
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CPK
creatinine phosphokinase
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D&I
dry & intact
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DC
discharge, discontinue
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D/C
discharge, discontinue
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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DOA
dead on arrival
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DP
dorsalis pedis
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dsg
dressing
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ECU
emergency care unit
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ED
emergency department
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ER
emergency room
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ETOH
ethyl alcohol
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F
Fahrenheit
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FHT
fetal heart tones
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fl oz
fluid ounce
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fx
fracture
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g
gram
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gr
grain
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gtt
drops
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H&H
hematocrit and hemoglobin
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H.
hypodermically
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h.
hour
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hr
hour
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h.s.
hour of sleep
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Hct
hematocrit
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Hgb
hemoglobin
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HNV
has not voided
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HOB
head of bed
80
HR
heart rate
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Ht
height
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I&D
incision & drainage
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I&O
intake & output
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ICU
intensive care unit
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ID
intradermally
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IM
intramuscularly
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IS
incentive spirometry
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IT
intrathecal (inside the spinal canal); or information technology
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kg
kilogram
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KO
keep open
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KVO
keep vein open
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L
liter
93
lb
pound
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LLE
left lower extremity
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LLL
left lower lobe
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LLQ
left lower quadrant
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LOC
level of consciousness
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LUL
left upper lobe
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m
meter
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MAP
mean arterial pressure
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mcg
microgram
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mEq
milliequivalent
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mg
milligram
104
ml
milliliter
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mm
millimeter
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N&V
nausea & vomiting
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NKA
no known allergies
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noc
night
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NPO
nothing by mouth
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NTG
nitroglycerine
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o.d.
once a day
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q.d.
once a day
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OD
right eye
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OOB
out of bed
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OP
outpatient
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OR
operating room
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OS
left eye
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OU
both eyes
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oz
ounce
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P
pulse
121
p or
after, per
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p.c.
after meals
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p.o.
by mouth
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per os
by mouth
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p.r.n.
as needed
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PAM
pulmonary artery mean pressure
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PAMP
pulmonary artery mean pressure
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PAWP
pulmonary artery wedge pressure
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PCN
penicillin
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per
by or through
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PERRLA
pupils equal round & reactive to light & accommodation
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PR
per rectum
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pt
patient
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PVR
pulmonary vascular resistance
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q
each, every
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qd
every day
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q.i.d.
four times a day
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q.o.d.
every other day
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q h
every hour
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R
respirations
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R/O
rule out
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RAP
right arterial pressure
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RLL
right lower lobe
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RML
right middle lobe
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ROM
range of motion
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RTC
return to clinic
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RTO
return to office
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RUL
right upper lobe
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Rx
therapy, treatment, or prescription
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s
without
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s.o.s.
if needed
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SC
subcutaneous
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SOB
short of breath
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STAT
immediately
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SV
stroke volume
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SVR
systemic vascular resistance
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T
temperature
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t.i.d.
three times a day
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tbsp
tablespoon
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TCDB
turn, cough, deep breath
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TKO
to keep open
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top
topical
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tsp
teaspoon
164
Tx
treatment
165
UA
urinalysis
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ung
ointment
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US
ultrasound
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U/S
ultrasound
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vd
void
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VS
vital signs
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w/d
warm & dry
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WDWN
well developed, well nourished
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wk
week
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WNL
within normal limits
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Wt
weight
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y.o.
years old
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#
before a digit means "number", after a digit or digits means "pounds"
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>
greater than
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less than
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ankyl/o
crooked or stiff
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arthr/o
joint
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kyph/o
hump
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chondr/o
cartilage
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cost/o
rib
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crani/o
cranium, skull
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-desis
surgical fixation of a bone or joint
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-lysis
setting free, loosening
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myel/
spinal cord, bone marrow
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oss/e/i
bone
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spondyl/o
vertebra, vertebral column
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lord/o
bent backward
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-poietic
pertaining to formation
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scolio-
curved
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pre-
before
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-algia
pain
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-ectomy
removal or excision
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-omy
incision (cutting) into
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-tomy
creating a new opening
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-el
protrusion or hernia
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-itis
inflammation
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oto
ear
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rhin/o
nose
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laryng/o
larynx and throat
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-ology
study of
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What is otorhinolaryngology?
study of the ears, nose, and throat
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: bladder
cyst/o, vesic/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: breast
mamm/o, mast/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: diaphragm
phren/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: kidney
ren/o, nephr/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: lung
pulm/o, pneum/o, pulmon/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: muscle
muscul/o, my/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: vein
ven/o, phleb/o
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-megaly
enlargement
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-graphy
recording
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-ptosis
dropping, prolapse
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-rhaphy
suture
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-scopy
to view, examine
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-logy
study of
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-gram
record, weight, mark
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-otomy
incision
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-rhea
flow, discharge
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-pathy
disease
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-oma
tumor
224
-genic
formation
225
poly-
many, excessive
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-scope
instrument
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-metry
measurement
228
-ostomy
new opening
229
What is the medical term for the following word or phrase: broken bone
fracture
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What is the medical term for the following word or phrase: double vision
diplopia
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What is the medical term for the following word or phrase: flu
influenza
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What is the medical term for the following word or phrase: itching
pruritus
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What is the medical term for the following word or phrase: redness
erythema
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What is the medical term for the following word or phrase: wart
verruca
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What is the medical term for the following body part(s): armpit
axilla
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What is the medical term for the following body part(s): bone in the upper leg
femur
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What is the medical term for the following body part(s): collarbone
clavicle
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What is the medical term for the following body part(s): eardrum
tympanum
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What is the medical term for the following body part(s): heel bone
calcaneus
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What is the medical term for the following body part(s): lower chamber of the heart
ventricle
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What is the medical term for the following body part(s): shoulder blade
scapula
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What is the medical term for the following body part(s): upper jawbone
maxilla
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: abdominal wall
lapar/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: brain
encephal/o
245
Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: dead
necr/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: intestine
enter/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: lip
cheil/o
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Identify the word element(s) for the following anatomical site: nose
rhin/o, nas/o
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What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: air in the chest causing collapse of the lung
pneumothorax
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What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: bed sore
decubitus ulcer
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What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: break in skin or mucous membrane
ulcer
252
What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: drooping of the eyelid
blepharoptosis
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What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: fungus of the nails
onychomycosis
254
What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: dizziness
vertigo
255
What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: inflammation of the joints
arthritis
256
What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: nearsightedness
myopia
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What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: softening of cartilage
chondromalacia
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What is the correct diagnostic terminology for the following: hardening of the arteries
arteriosclerosis
