Medical Terminology Flashcards
prefixes
parts of latin and greek words used at the beginning of a word to alter or modify its meaning
Root word
parts of Latin and greek words that serve as the basis of medical terminology
suffixes
parts of Latin and greek words use at the end of a word to alter its meaning
ology
the study of something
graphy
to record
atrophy
a wasting away of tissue
compromise
to make worse
contraindicated
a condition that renders a treatment improper or undesirable
copius
large amounts
dermatology
the study of skin
edema
swelling of the tissue due to excessive fluid to the area
exacerbate
to make worse
expedite
to hurry along or do quickly
hives
an allergic reaction characterized by blook vessel dilation (flush skin) itchy- Urticaria
Hypertension
abnormally high blood pressure > 140/90
Hypotension
abnormally low blood pressure
hypertrophy
over growth
inter
meaning between
intra
meaning within
macro
large amounts
micro
very small
invasive
entering the body with an object
necrosis
tissue death
occlude
to block or obstruct
