Medical Term Flashcards
Ab
From
Not here
Off the norm
(Abnormal)
Ad
To
In the direction of
(Adduct)
Ante
Prior to
In front of
Previously
(Antecedent)
Anti
Against
Antisocial
Be
Make
Aligned with
(Benign)
Bi
Two
Twice
De
Away
Reduce
(Deduct)
Dis
Away
Disjointed
En
Surround
Engulf
Syn
Together
Same
(Synthesis)
Trans
Across
Through
(Transvaginal)
Ultra
Extreme
Beyond
(Ultrasound)
Un
Not
Opposition
(Uncooperative)
Gram
Written down or illustrated
Cardiogram
Graph
Machine that records data
Cardiographs
Graphy
Process of recording data
Cardiography
Scope
Instrument used for visualize data
Microscope
Anesthesiology
Study of pain relief
Bariatrics
Treatment of obesity
Cardiology
Study of heart
Endocrinology
Study of hormone system
Geriatrics
Treatment of elderly
Obstetrics
Treatment of pregnant women
Radiology
Study of radiation for medical imaging
Connective tissue
Bones, tendons, ligaments
Joins and protect organs and keep them in proper position
Muscle tissue
Contracts and expand to allow movement and pump blood and other fluids
Nerve tissue
Transmits messages from brain to spinal cord and to all peripheral parts
Epithelial tissue
Skin covering body and lining inside of organs and tracts
Cholecystectomy
Gallbladder removal
A.D.
Right ear
A.S.
Left ear
A.U.
Both ears
O.D.
Right eye
O.S.
Left eye
O.U.
Both eyes
CA
Cancer
CHF
Congestive heart failure
HPI
History of present illness
PVH
Persistent viral hepatitis
p.c.
After meals
a.c.
Before meals
h.s.
Bedtime
OD
Daily
p.r.n
As needed
gtt
Drops
p.o.
By mouth
STAT
Immediately
NPO
Nothing by mouth
