HOSA-5 Flashcards
bursitis
inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs surrounding the joints
BX
biopsy
bylaws
the specific rules that govern an organization, written by the memebers
c
with
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
C/O
complains of
CA
cancer
Ca
calcium
calcaneous
name for the heel bone
cappilaries
vessels that allow oxygen and nutrients to pass through the body cells
Ordinary elements
oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorous
carcin
cancer
cardio
heart
carpals
bones of the wrist
carried
adopted, accepted
CAT
computer axial tomography
Cath
catheter
caucus
a meeting of the members of a political party to make policy decisions and select candidates
CBC
complete blood count
CBR
complete bed rest
CC
chief complaint
cc
cubic centimeter
CCU
coronary/critical car unit
Cell
the basic unit of structure and function in all living things
cell membrane
outer protective covering of the cell
centre
puncture
centromere
located in the cytoplasm & near the nucleus that contains centrioles
cephal
head
cerebro
brain
connective tissue
supporting fabric of organs & other body parts
constition
the fundamental rules and laws governing a group or organization
contra
against