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affix

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a categorical term for a word part that is added to a root word to change or modify its meaning-both prefixes and suffixes are affixes

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combining form

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a root word with an added vowel at the end in order to make it easier to pronounce when combined with a suffix that begins with a consonant

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Prefix

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a word part added to the beginning of a word and often used to indicate location, time, or present status.

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Root Words

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word parts that carry the essential meaning of a word, and cannot be broken down into smaller parts.

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Suffix

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a word part that is added to the ending of a root word to form a new term.

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Eponyms

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A word that is derived from someone’s proper name, typically the discover or inventor of the concept the word refers too.

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Jargon

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the specialized technical language used in a profession.

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Abbreviations

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Single words that have been shortened. (e.g. doc for doctor)

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Acronyms

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a type of word that is composed of the first letters of other words.

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Modular

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A system in which individual parts can stand alone or be combined into a larger whole.

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Angi(o)

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Blood vessel. Angi(o) is its combining form.

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Arteri(o)

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Arteri means artery. Arteri(o) is its combining form.

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Arthr(o)

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Arthr means joint. Arthr(o) is its combining form.

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Audi(o)

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Audi means sound or to hear. Audi(o) is its combining form.

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Bio

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Bio means life.

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Bronch(i)(o)

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Bronchi means the air passages of the lungs. Bronch(i)(o) is its combining form.

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Carcin(o)

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Carcin means an abnormal growth or tumor. It can also mean an open sore on or in the body, called an ulcer. Carcin(o) is its combining form.

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Cardi(o)

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Cardi means heart. Cardi(o) is its combining form.

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Crine

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Crine means secrete or realise.

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Cyt(o)

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Cyt means cell. Cyt(o) is its combining form.

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Derm(a)(t)(o)

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Derm means skin. Derm(a)(t)(o) is its combining form.

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Electr

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Electr means electricity.

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Encephal(o)

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Encephal means brain. Encephal(o) is its combining form.

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Gastr(o)

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Gastr means stomach. Gastr(o) is its combining form.

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Glyc(o)

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Glyc means sugar, also known as glucose. Glyc(o) is its combining form.

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Hemat(o)

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Hemat means blood. Hemat(o) is its combining form.

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Hepat(o)

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Hepat means the liver. Hepat(o) is its combining form.

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Hist(o)

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Hist means tissue. Tissues are collections of cells. Hist(o) is its combining form.

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Lymph(o)

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Lymph means a colorless fluid containing white blood cells that drains into the bloodstream. Lymph(o) is its combining form.

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My(o)

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My means muscle. My(o) is its combining form.

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Neur(o)

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Neur means nervous system, which is the entire nerve apparatus of the body. Neur(o) is its combining form.

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Onc(o)

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Onc means tumor. Onc(o) is its combining form.

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Ophthalm(o)

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Ophthalm means eye. Ophthalm(o) is its combining form.

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Oste(o)

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Oste means bone. Oste(o) is its combining form.

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Path(o)

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Path means disease. Path(o) is its combining form.

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Pharmic(o)

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Pharmac means drug or medication. Pharmac(o) is its combining form.

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Phleb(o)

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Phleb means veins. Phleb(o) is its combining form.

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Physi(o)

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Physi means nature, origin, or function. Physi(o) is its combining term.

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Pulmon(o)

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Pulmon means lungs. Pulmon(o) is its combining form.

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Thoraci(c)

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Thoraci means chest. Thoraci(c) is its combining form.

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Endo

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Endo means inside or within.

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Epi-/exo-

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Epi- and exo- both mean outside or outside of.

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Eu

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Eu- means good or normal.

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Hyper

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Hyper- means above or above normal.

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Hypo

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Hypo- means under or below normal.

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Inter

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Inter- means between or among.

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Lyso

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Lyso- means dissolve or dissolution.

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Macro

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Macro- means large.

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Mal

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Mal- means bad or ill.

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Micro

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Micro- means small.

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Mono

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Mono- means single or one.

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Neo

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Neo- means new.

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a- or an-

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A- or an- means no, or without.

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Ab

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Ab- means away from.

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Ad

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Ad- means forward.

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Aut(o)

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Aut- means self. Aut(o) is a combining form.

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Brady

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Brady- means slow.

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Chem(o)

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Chem- means chemistry or drug, Chem(o) is a combining form.

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Dia

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Dia- means complete or through.

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Dis

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Dis- means to separate or take apart. Dis- can also be used to mean, lack as in distrust or disorientation, or reversal, as in disconnect.

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Dys

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Dys- means abnormal or painful.

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Para

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Para- means beside, beyond, around, or abnormal.

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Poly

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Poly- means many, or more than usual.

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Post

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Post- means after or behind.

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Pre

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Pre- means before.

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Pro

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Pro- means before.

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Re

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Re- means again or backward.

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Schiz(o)

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Schiz means split. Schiz(o) is the combining form.

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Sub

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Sub- means below or under.

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Supra

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Supra- means above or excessive

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Tachy

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Tachy- means fast.

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Trans

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Trans- means moving through or across.

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-ac, -al

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-ac and -al mean of or pertaining to.

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-algia

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-algia means pain.

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-cidal, -cide

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-cital and -cide mean killing.

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-crine

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-crine means to secrete, or to produce and release a substance.

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-cyte

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-cyte means cell, which is the smallest building block of the body.

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-ectomy

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-ectomy means removal of.

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-emia

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-emia means blood condition.

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-globin

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-globin means containing protein.

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-gnosis

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-gnosis means knowlege.

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-gram

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-gram means record or picture

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-graph

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-graph means an instrument used to record data or a picture.

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-ia and -iasis

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-ia and -iasis means condition.

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-iatry

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-iatry means a field in medicine.

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-ic

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-ic means pertaining to or characterized by.

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-ism

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-ism means condition or process.

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-itis

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-itis means inflammation or infection.

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-lepsis/-lepsy

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-lepsis and -lepsy means an attack or seizure.

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-logist

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-logist means specialist in the field.

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-logy

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-logy means study or practice of a certain field.

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-lysis

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-lysis means destruction or separation.

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-meter

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-meter means an instrument used to measure.

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-oma

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-oma means tumor, collection, or mass.

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-opsy

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-opsy means to view.

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-osis

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-osis means condition or disease.

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-Pathy

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-pathy means disease or disorder.

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-phobia

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-phobia means a fear of.

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-plasty

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-plasty means surgical repair.

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-rrhea

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-rrhea means discharge or flow.

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-rrhage

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-rrhage means bursting.

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-scope

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-scope means an instrument used for viewing or measuring.

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-scopy

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-scopy means the use of an instrument for viewing.

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-sis

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-sis means a state of, or condition.

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-(s)tomy

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-(s)tomy means the creation of an opening.

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-trophy

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-trophy means nourishment or development.

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-y

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-y means condition or process of.

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alphabetic index

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a content list for a reference work organized by the first letter of each entry.

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ICD-10-CM

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tenth revision of the ICD code set

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insurance reimbursement

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the process of receiving payment from an insurance company for a covered benefit.

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nomenclature

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an organized system of words for use in a particular field.

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tabular list

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a category grouping of items.

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International Classification of Diseases-10th Revision-Procedure Classification System (ICD-10-PCS)

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a separate procedure code system in the ICD-10 clinical vocabulary system.

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procedure code

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a code assigned to a particular medical service or procedure.

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International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O)

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an extension of the ICD for use in classifying neoplasms.

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oncology

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the medical specialty that focuses on cancer.

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neoplasm

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an abnormal growth of cells that may or may not form a tumor (solid mass), and may or may not be malignant (cancerous).

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Health Care Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)

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a diagnosis and procedure code nomenclature used for outpatient billing in the US.

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HCPCS Level I

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A clinical coding system used to describe medical and surgical procedures performed by healthcare providers that is identical to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system of the American Medical Association.

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HCPCS Level II

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a collection of codes for services that are not found in the CPT system, including, for example, non-physician services.

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Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT)

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a multinational, multilingual, comprehensive medical nomenclature covering all aspects of medicine.

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5th Edition (DMS-5)

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the current version of the DSM, a Publication of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) used as the primary resource in the US to classify and diagnose mental disorders.

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mental disorder

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a condition in which a person’s thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors cause distress or impair the ability to function.

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substance abuse

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a pattern of use of medications or substances that are not part of an approved medical plan or treatment.

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nursing vocabulary

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a nomenclature system used to communicate nursing strategies, protocols, and procedures.

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medical transcriptionist

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a specialist who created a text-based medical record from a voice recording.

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medical coder

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a specialist in medical coding.

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medical biller

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a professional who prepares and submits insurance claims for a provider based on a medical coder’s work.

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medical claims examiner

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a health insurance professional who examines submitted medical claims to ensure that they are valid and qualify for payment.

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explanation of benefits

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a form created by the insurance company to explain what charges were covered, denied, or need more documentation based on the claims submitted by the physician’s office.

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medical record

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the lifetime record of a patient’s health problems, and medical care at a particular institution.

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medical history

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a patient’s health history, including information such as allergies, medications being taken, past medical history (PMH, e.g., prior illnesses and surgeries), social history (SH, e.g., occupation and habits such as smoking, exercise, and alcohol use), and family history (FH).

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medical encounter

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a single patient-provider visit, during which the patient’s chief complaint (CC) and the history of the present illness (HPI) are discussed, a physical examination (PE) is performed, and a diagnosis (DX) and treatment (TX) plan are made.

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personal health record

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a medical record that is maintained by the patient for personal benefit.

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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

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not-for-profit professional organization serving the educational, credentialing, networking, and advocacy needs of health information management (Him professionals).

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data quality management model

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an AHIMA concept that standardizes data storage, maintenance, and organization according to ten quality characteristics.

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data quality characteristics

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the ten AHIMA data quality characteristics that require data to be accurate, accessible, comprehensive, consistent, current, defined, granular, precise, relevant, and timely.

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history

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refers to a patient’s past medical history as well as the history of the present illness.

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exam

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includes both a physician’s physical examination of a patient, as well as any results.

140
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medical decision making

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component of the health record that substantiates the care provided, supports reimbursement for each procedure, and serves as a legal document that validates the treatment provided for each diagnosis.

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Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

A

health records that allow real-time communication, reporting, and record keeping through electronic transmission.

142
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hybrid health records

A

medical records that incorporate elements of paper-based records and electronic records.

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source-oriented medical record

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a record that is organized by data source or subject.

144
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problem-oriented medical record

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a record that organizes data by problem, and uses four categories: a database of all objective information, a numbered problem list, initial treatment plans, and progressive notes.

145
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Clinical Data Repository (CDR)

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a special database that manages healthcare data from different sources such as labs, pharmacies, and radiology networks.

146
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Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR)

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an EHR system for medication management that uses the CDR database.

147
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patient care charting system

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s type of EHR that records progress notes and assessments.

148
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Hospital Information System (HIS)

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a computerized management solution that handles all aspects of a hospital’s operations, including financial and medical operations.

149
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Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT)

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a nonprofit organization with the mission of accelerating the adoption of information technology (IT) in healthcare, it measures and certifies the effectiveness of EHR products based on predefined criteria.

150
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pay for performance (P4P)

A

performance-oriented incentives for hospitals and physicians to improve the quality of patient healthcare.

151
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

A

a US government that oversees services for the federally sponsored Medicare and Medicaid insurance programs.

152
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Dental Office Reference Manual (DORM)

A

a reference manual that provides information about administrative policies relating to a dental practice.

153
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Dental Periodicity

A

a schedule that recommends certain oral health services for children according to age.

154
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dental extraction

A

the removal of primary teeth.

155
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electronic prescribing

A

the digital authoring, transmission, and filling of physician medication prescriptions, it is intended to reduce errors, time, and costs.

156
Q

electronic data interchange (EDI)

A

the digital exchange of structured data between computer systems; reduces errors and can be used, for example, for sending prescriptions to a pharmacy.

157
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intranet

A

a closed network of computers with a facility or organization.

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interoperability

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the ability to share data between multiple systems without altering the meaning of the data.

159
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health information exchange (HIE)

A

the digital exchange of healthcare data between different organizations in order to improve patient care, and reduce costs and errors.

160
Q

notice of privacy practices (NPP)

A

a legally required notice that healthcare providers and plans must distribute to their patients that outlines how their protected health information is used and disclosed, and the rights the patient has.

161
Q

Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO)

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a regional health exchange that centralizes data from multiple facilities, including hospitals and clinics.

162
Q

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

A

legislation that provides guidelines on maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality through standardized methods of handling healthcare data.

163
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patient confidentiality

A

protection from private healthcare information being released without prior permission.

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privacy rule

A

a part of HIPAA that outlines standards for maintaining patient confidentiality and safeguarding financial and administrative data during electronic transfer.

165
Q

protected health information (PHI)

A

any information about a person’s health, healthcare, or payment for health services that can be linked to a specific patient compliance.

166
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health information management (HIM)

A

the management of patient healthcare data of all types.

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information technology

A

the processes needed to assimilate, organize, maintain, and store patient healthcare data.

168
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health informatics

A

a branch of health information management that uses computer systems to gather, organize, maintain, and store patient healthcare data.

169
Q

traditional health record

A

a medical chart stored and maintained in paper format.

170
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electronic medical record (EMR)

A

digitally stored and accessed patient records that allow real-time communication, reporting, and recordkeeping through electronic transmission; also called electronic health records (EHRs) or computer-health records (EHRs) or computer-based patient records (CPRs).

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hybrid health record

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a medical record that incorporates elements of paper-based records and electronic records.

172
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alphabetical filing system

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a method of organizing health records according to each patient’s surname.

173
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numerical filing system

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a method of organizing health records according to a unique patient identification number.

174
Q

out guide

A

a card placed in a collection of paper files to indicate that a file has been removed.

175
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requisition

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a written request for a health record.

176
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quality management

A

the process of planning, controlling, and improving the quality of a product or system.

177
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deficiency slip

A

a report generated to notify staff that a medical record is missing the required information.

178
Q

index

A

a database that contains pertinent healthcare information that can be used for research, healthcare quality control, or statistical purposes.

179
Q

master patient index

A

the primary index used for HIM recordkeeping, which includes a unique record for each patient within a healthcare organization.

180
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physical index

A

a database that records the physician associated with each patient diagnosis made, and procedure preformed at a healthcare organization.

181
Q

registry

A

a database of information concerning births, deaths, admissions, and discharges.

182
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

A

the United States government organization that seeks to promote healthy behaviors and the prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

183
Q

World Health Organization (WHO)

A

a global organization, created by the United Nations, that provides global leadership on health, health research, and health policy.

184
Q

cancer and trauma registries

A

compilations of healthcare data on different types of cancers and traumatic events.

185
Q

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

A

a United States government organization that administers the Medicare and Medicaid health insurance programs.

186
Q

birth certificate completion

A

this process of fully completing an infant’s birth certificate.

187
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statistical and research services

A

data analysis services provided for health information professionals who are conducting medical studies or tracking diseases.

188
Q

medical transcription

A

the process of creating a text-based medical record from a voice recording.

189
Q

medical coding

A

the process of assigning standardized codes to patient data obtained by examining medical records.

190
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medical billing

A

the process of generating claim forms that list diagnosis and procedure codes, charges, and patient demographic information for reimbursement purposes.

191
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health data security

A

the process of ensuring that medical records are unaltered, readily accessible, and used legitimately.

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hazard

A

something that presents a danger or risk of injury.

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hazardous material

A

a substance that has the potential to cause harm.

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biohazard

A

a biological substance, such as blood or another bodily fluid, that has the potential to transmit disease.

195
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carcinogen

A

a substance known to cause cancer.

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other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs)

A

a category of possible biohazards other than blood including tissues and bodily fluids, such as semen, vaginal secretions, and spinal fluid, that have been defined by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA).

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accident

A

any unplanned occurrence that has potentially negative consequences.

198
Q

infectious disease

A

any illness caused by an infectious particle that can be transmitted from person to person.

199
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Healthcare-associated infection

A

an infection that a patient acquires while being treated at a healthcare facility for a different ailment.

200
Q

side effect

A

an unintended, often problematic outcome of a treatment.

201
Q

adverse effect

A

an unintended harmful effect of medical treatment.

202
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

A

a division of the federal Department of Health and Human Services that collect data on patient and healthcare worker safety, and promotes safety practices to protect patients and workers.

203
Q

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

A

a division of the US Department of Labor whose mission is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.

204
Q

material safety data sheet (MSDS)

A

a document that provides information on the hazards, handling procedures, and safe disposal of a chemical.

205
Q

personal protective equipment (PPE)

A

a category of clothing that protects the wearer from coming into contact with infectious material.

206
Q

safety procedure

A

a series of steps put in place to prevent accidents.

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standard precautions

A

a set of practices used to help prevent the transmission of infections; including assuming that everyone is potentially infectious, wearing personal protective equipment, and disposing of sharps properly.

208
Q

laboratory medicine

A

the analysis of samples such as bodily fluids, tissues, or chemicals, for diagnostic or research purposes.

209
Q

drug

A

a substance used to treat a symptom (complaint) or to treat or prevent a disease.

210
Q

sharps

A

medical equipment, such as needles or scalpels, that can puncture or cut healthcare workers; used sharps may transmit biohazards.

211
Q

sharps container

A

a rigid, well-labeled plastic container designed to safely hold sharp objects for disposal.

212
Q

CT scan

A

a computed tomography scan; a scan that uses X-rays to create 2-D and 3-D images of parts of the body.

213
Q

radiation

A

a form of energy characterized by the passage of particles or waves through a medium; e.g., light, heat, radio waves, and X-rays.

214
Q

pathology

A

the study of disease and the way it affects the functions of the body.

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disease

A

a condition that affects the normal functioning of the body; in some cases known as a disorder.

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symptom

A

the effects of a disease that a person feels, such as aches and pains.

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communicable disease

A

a disease that is contagious.

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non-communicable disease

A

a disease that is not contagious.

219
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pathologist

A

a doctor who studies diseases and causes of death.

220
Q

geneticist

A

someone who studies how traits and genes are passed down.

221
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oncologist

A

a doctor who specializes in treating cancer.

222
Q

psychiatrist

A

a doctor who specializes in treating emotional and behavioral issues.

223
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immunologist

A

a doctor who studies how well the body can fight against diseases and infections.

224
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-dynia

A

pain

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ectasia, -ectasis

A

dilation, or the stretching of a body structure.

226
Q

-edema

A

swelling

227
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-itis

A

inflammation.

228
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-emesis

A

to vomit, or vomiting.

229
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esthesi(o)

A

feeling or sensation.

230
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-malacia

A

soft, softening.

231
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-megaly

A

enlargement.

232
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-oid

A

resembling.

233
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-penia

A

deficiency.

234
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-rrhage, -rrhagia

A

excessive bleeding or hemorrage.

235
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-rrhexis

A

rupture.

236
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-spasm

A

involuntary contraction, twitching, or cramp.

237
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-therapy

A

treatment.

238
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pharmac(o) ,
pharmaceut(i)

A

drugs or medicine.

239
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therapeut(o)

A

treatment.

240
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algesi(o)

A

sensitivity to pain.

241
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chem(o)

A

chemical.

242
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cry(o)

A

cold.

243
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narc(o)

A

stupor.

244
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therm(o)

A

heat.

245
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surgery

A

the treatment or investigation of disease through cutting or manipulation of the body.

246
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surgeon

A

a physician who specializes in surgery.

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-scope

A

a surgical instrument used for viewing and in diagnostic procedures.

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-ectomy

A

a surgical procedure involving an excision, or cutting out.

249
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-tome

A

instrument used for cutting.

250
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-stomy

A

forming an opening or joining two previously unconnected organs.

251
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-tomy

A

incision, or cutting into tissue.

252
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-tripsy

A

intentional surgical crushing of a part of the body.

253
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-centesis

A

a surgical puncture to aspirate or remove fluid.

254
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aspirate

A

to remove a fluid by vacuum suction.

255
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-ectomy

A

a surgical procedure involving an excision, or cutting out.

256
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excision

A

a surgical procedure of removal or cutting out.

257
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-lysis

A

the process of loosening, freeing, or destroying.

258
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-pexy

A

the surgical fixation (fastening in a fixed position).

259
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-plasty

A

surgical repair.

260
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-rrhaphy

A

suture (uniting a wound with stitches).

261
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-stasis

A

stopping, controlling.

262
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disease

A

any condition not caused by an injury that causes the body to work incorrectly.

263
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diagnosis

A

the identification of a disease or disorder by the evaluation of its history, symptoms, physical signs, and test results.

264
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misdiagnosis

A

a diagnosis that is later discovered, based on new evidence, to have been incorrect.

265
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prognosis

A

the predicted outcome of a disease.

266
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chronic

A

a term used to describe the time or disorder, which indicates a slow onset, usually slow course (long duration), and low severity.

267
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acute

A

a term used to describe the time scale and/or severity of a disease or disorder, which indicates a rapid onset, usually fast course (short duration), and often intense severity.

268
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sign

A

an observable effect of disease that medical professionals can visualize or detect, such as swelling or color changes.

269
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symptom

A

an effect of disease or disorder as experienced by the patient (e.g., aches and pains, weakness, etc.).

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blood pressure

A

the force exerted by blood against the wall of the blood vessels as it circulates throughout the body.

271
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diastolic pressure

A

the blood pressure measured during diastole, which is that phase of heart activity when it is resting and filling with blood or the next systole.

272
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systolic pressure

A

the blood pressure measured during systole, which is that phase of heart activity when it is contracting and actively pumping out.

273
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pulse

A

the rhythmic expansion of an artery that occurs as the heart beats.

274
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respiration rate

A

number of breaths per minute.

275
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endoscope

A

illuminated instrument for the visualization for the interior of a body cavity or organ.

276
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fluoroscope

A

an instrument that provides real-time imaging of the motion of internal structures through the use of X-rays and a fluorescent screen.

276
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fluoroscope

A

an instrument that provides real-time imaging of the motion of internal structures through the use of X-rays and a fluorescent screen.

277
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microscope

A

an instrument that uses shaped lenses to magnify and study microscopic samples.

278
Q

stethoscope

A

an instrument used to listen to internal body sounds such as the heartbeat of intestinal activity.

279
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radiograph

A

a diagnostic image, or X-ray, created by applying radioactive X-rays to a portion of the body.

280
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tympanic thermometer

A

thermometer with specially designed tip that is placed into the external opening of the ear canal to obtain a body temperature reading.

281
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calibration

A

the process of adjusting an instrument to ensure its accuracy.

282
Q

microscopy

A

inspection with a microscope.

283
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biopsy

A

a diagnostic procedure in with tissue cells are surgically removed from a patient and examined for the presence of disease.

284
Q

urinalysis

A

the microscopic and chemical analysis of urine to detect abnormalities characteristic of certain diseases.

285
Q

endoscopy

A

visual inspection of the body by means of an endoscope.

286
Q

colonoscopy

A

a diagnostic procedure in which a camera is inserted into the large intestine to examine the patient for signs of disease.

287
Q

lumbar puncture

A

a diagnostic procedure in which fluid is collected from the spinal canal to diagnose diseases affecting the central nervous system.

288
Q

barium swallow

A

a fluoroscopic diagnostic procedure to evaluate the function of the upper gastrointestinal tract.

289
Q

radiograph

A

a diagnostic image, or X-ray, created by applying radioactive X-rays to a portion of the body.

290
Q

ultrasound

A

a diagnostic technique that uses sound waves to create images of internal body structures.

291
Q

ech(o)

A

sound.

292
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electr(o)

A

electricity.

293
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fluor/o

A

emitting reflecting light.

294
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-meter

A

instrument used to measure.

295
Q

-radi(o)

A

radiant energy.

296
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-scope

A

instrument used for viewing

297
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-scopy

A

a visual examination.

298
Q

-gram

A

a record or recording

299
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-graph

A

instrument used to record.

300
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-graphy

A

the process of recording.

301
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Center of Disease Control and Prevention

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