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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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angi ( o ) , vas ( o )

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blood vessel
example: angioplasty, vasoconstriction

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brachi ( o )

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arm
example: brachial

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bucc ( o )

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cheek
example: buccal

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cardi ( o )

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heart
example: cardiopathy

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carp ( o )

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wrist
example: carpal tunnel syndrome

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cephal ( o )

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head
example: cephalic

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colp ( o )

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vagina
example: colposcopy

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crani ( o )

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skull
example: craniotomy

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cyst ( o )

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bladder
example: cystoscopy, cystitis

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cyto

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cell
example: cytology, cytomegaly

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dactyl ( o )

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finger, toe
example: polydactyly

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encephal ( o )

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brain
example: encephalitis

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enter ( o )

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intestine
example: enteritis

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gloss ( o )

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tongue
example: glossitis, glossopharyngeal

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hemo, sanguin ( o )

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blood
example: hemolytic, serosanguinous

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hyster ( o )

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womb, uterus
example: hysterectomy

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mast ( o ), mamm ( o )

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breast
example: mastitis, mammography

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men ( o )

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month, r/t menses
example: menopause, menarche, dysmenorrheal

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nephr ( o ), ren ( o )

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kidney
example: nephrectomy, renal

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oophor ( o )

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ovary
example: oopherectomy

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ophthalm, ocul ( o )

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eye
example: ophthalmoscope, ocular

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ot ( o ), auri, aud

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ear
example: otitis, auricle, audiometer

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phleb ( o ), ven ( o )

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vein
example: phlebitis, venous

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pod

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foot
example: podiatrist

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rhin ( o )

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nose
example: rhinoplasty, rhinorrhea

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salping ( o )

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fallopian tube
example: salpingectomy, salpingitis

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thorac ( o )

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chest
example: thoracotomy, thoracic

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thromb ( o )

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clot
example: thrombosis, thrombolytic

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gluc ( o )

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sweet, sugar
example: glucose, glucometer

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hydro ( o )

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water
example: hydrocephalus, hydrophobia

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lact ( o )

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milk
example: lactosuria, lactating

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lip ( o ), adip ( o )

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fat
example: lipoma, adipose

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therm

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heat
example: hyperthermia

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erythr ( o )

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red
example: erythema, erythrocyte

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leuk ( o ), leuc ( o )

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white
example: leukocytes, leukemia

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cyan ( o )

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blue
example: cyanosis

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melan ( o )

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black
example: melanin

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cirrh ( o )

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yellow
example: cirrhosis

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ankyl ( o )

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stiff, fixed, crooked
example: ankylosis

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sten ( o ), stric

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narrow
example: stenosis, stricture

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ortho

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straight position
example: orthopnea, orthopedic

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kypho

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bent, crooked
example: kyphoscoliosis, kyphosis

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pseudo

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false
example: pseudostrabismus, pseudoaneurysm

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macro

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large
example: macrophage, macrocephaly

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micro

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small
example: microscopic, microorganism

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poly, hyper, multi

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many, much
example: polydypsia, hyperthyroidism, multiple

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brady

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slow
example: bradypnea

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tachy

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fast
example: tachycardia

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oligo, hypo

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few
example: oliguria, hypothermia

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iso

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equal
example: isometric, isotonic

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diplo, ambi

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both, double
example: diplopia, ambidextrous

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hemi

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half
example: hemiplegia, hemisphere

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pan

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all
example: pansystolic, pancytopenia

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pro, ante, pre

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before
example: prodromal, antepartum, precapillary

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post

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after
example: postnasal, posterior

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super, supra

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above
example: superior, supraclavicular

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sub

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below
example: submandibular, subcutaneous

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dors ( o )

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back
example: dorsoflexion, dorsal

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retro

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backwards
example: retrograde, retrosternal

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para

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beside
example: paramedic, paranasal

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re

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again
example: rehydrate, recuperate

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later ( o )

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side
example: lateral

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medi ( o )

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middle
example: medial mediastinum

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schizo

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split
example: schizophrenia

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inter

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between
example: intercostals, interdigital

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heter ( o )

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different
example: heterogeneous

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hom ( o )

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same
example: homozygous

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ad ( o )

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towards
example: adduction, adhesion, adrenal

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ab ( o )

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away from
example: abduction, abnormal

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anti, contra

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against
example: antigen, contraception

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endo, in, intra

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in, within, inside
example: endocarditis, inhale, intrapartum

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ex ( o ), ec ( to )

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out
example: exhale, ectopic

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epi

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upon, above
example: epidermis, epigastric, epiglottis

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dia, trans

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through
example: diameter, transfusion

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peri, circum

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around
example: perinatal, circumcision

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sinister ( a )

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left
example: OS ( oculus sinister left eye )

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dextr ( o )

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right
example: OD ( oculus dexter right eye )

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aden ( o )

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gland
example: adenoma, adenoids

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arthr ( o )

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joint ( arthritis, arthroscopy )

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cervic ( o )

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neck
example: cervical, cervicitis

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costo

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rib
example: costochondritis, costovertebral

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derm

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skin
example: dermatitis, dermatologica

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gastr ( o )

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stomach
example: gastritis, gastrointestinal

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heme

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blood
example: hematuria, hematemesis hemangioma

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hepat ( o )

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liver
example: hepatitis, hepatocellular

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lingu

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tongue
example: lingual, linguistic

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litho

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stone
example: lithotomy, lithotripsy

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my

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muscle
example: myoma, myalgia

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myo, myel

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marrow
example: myelitis

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neuro

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nerve
example: neuromyalgia

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opti, ocu

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eye
example: optician, ocular

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osteo

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bone
example: osteoarthritis, osteopenia

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pneum ( o ), pulm

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lung
example: pneumothorax, pulmonary

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psycho

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mind
example: psychology, psychopathy, psychosomatic

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vasc

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vessel
example: vasculitis

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a ( n )

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without
example: anemia, avascular

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auto

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self
example: autoimmune

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dys

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difficult, painful
example: dyspnea, dysuria

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gravida

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pregnant, heavy
example: gravidity

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neo

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new
example: neonatal, neoplasm

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centesis

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tap, puncture
example: thoracentesis

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ectomy

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removal
example: mastectomy, appendectomy

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lysis

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separate, destroy
example: hemolysis

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ostomy

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form an opening
example: colostomy

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otomy

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cut into
example: tracheotomy, craniotomy

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plasty

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repair
example: rhinoplasty

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algia

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pain
example: arthralgia, myalgia

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cele

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hernia, swelling
example: hydrocele, cystocele

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emia

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blood
example: leukemia, anemia

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gen

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producing
example: carcinogen, allergen

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itis

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inflammation
example: appendicitis, hepatitis

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megaly

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enlargement
example: splenomegaly, hepatomegaly

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oid

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resemble
example: fibroid, keloid

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oma

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tumor
example: adenoma, myoma

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osis

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abnormal condition
example: dermatosis

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pathy

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disease
example: neuropathy, psychopathology

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penia

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deficiency
example: cytopenia, thrombocytopenia

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phagia

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eating
example: dysphagia

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phasia

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speech
example: aphasia, dysphasia

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plegia

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paralysis
example: paraplegia, quadriplegia

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phobia

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fear
example: acrophobia, agoraphobia

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pnea

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air, breathing
example: apnea, dyspnea, orthopnea

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rrhage

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burst forth
example: hemorrhage

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rrhea

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flow, discharge
example: diarrhea

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sclerosis

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hardening
example: atherosclerosis

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spasm

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contraction
example: bronchospasm

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troph ( o )

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nourishment
example: atrophy, hypertrophy

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uri ( a )

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urine
example: nocturia, dysuria

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gram

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picture, record
example: electrocardiogram

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ology

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study of
example: pathology, dermatology

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phon ( o )

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sound
example: egophony, bronchophony

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scope

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inspect
example: microscope, laproscopic

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a-p

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anterior-posterior

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ABCT

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appearance, behavior, cognitive function & thought process ( method to organize data from objective assessment )

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ABCDE

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melanoma detection asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution

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ASA

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acetylsalicylic acid ( aspirin )

137
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A & W

A

alive & well

138
Q

ADL’s

A

activities of daily living

139
Q

BID

A

twice a day

140
Q

BKA

A

below the knee amputation

141
Q

AKA

A

above the knee amputation

142
Q

BM

A

bowel movement

143
Q

BMI

A

body mass index

144
Q

BMR

A

basal metabolic rate

145
Q

BPH

A

benign prostatic hypertrophy

146
Q

BR

147
Q

BRP

A

bathroom privileges

148
Q

BS

A

bowel sounds

149
Q

BSE

A

breast self examination

150
Q

BSO

A

bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

151
Q

BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

152
Q

BX

153
Q

CA

154
Q

CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

155
Q

CAD

A

coronary artery disease

156
Q

CAGE

A

cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener

157
Q

CAM

A

complementary alternative medicine

158
Q

CBC

A

complete blood count

159
Q

CBE

A

clinical breast exam

160
Q

CC

A

chief complaint

161
Q

cc

A

cubic centimeter

162
Q

CHF

A

congestive heart failure

163
Q

cm

A

centimeter

164
Q

CN

A

cranial nerve

165
Q

CNS

A

central nervous system

166
Q

C/O

A

complains of

167
Q

COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

168
Q

CPOE

A

computerized provider order entry

169
Q

C & S

A

culture & sensitivity

170
Q

CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

171
Q

CT

A

computed tomography

172
Q

CTA

A

clear to auscultation

173
Q

CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident ( stroke )

174
Q

CXR

A

chest x-ray

175
Q

D/C

A

discharge, discontinue

176
Q

D & C

A

dilation & curettage

177
Q

DJD

A

degenerative joint disease

178
Q

DM

A

diabetes mellitus

179
Q

DNR

A

do not resuscitate

180
Q

DOA

A

dead on arrival

181
Q

DOB

A

date of birth

182
Q

DOE

A

dyspnea on exertion

183
Q

DPT

A

diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus ( vaccine )

184
Q

DSM

A

diagnostic & statistical manual

185
Q

DTR

A

deep tendon reflexes

186
Q

DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

187
Q

Dx

188
Q

ECG

A

electrocardiogram

189
Q

ED

A

emergency department

190
Q

EEG

A

electroencephalogram-gram

191
Q

ENT

A

ears, nose, throat

192
Q

EOM

A

extraocular muscles or movement

193
Q

ERT

A

estrogen replacement therapy

194
Q

ESR

A

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

195
Q

ESRD

A

end-stage renal disease

196
Q

ETOH

A

ethanol ( alcohol )

197
Q

FB

A

foreign body

198
Q

FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

199
Q

FUO

A

fever of unknown origin

200
Q

FX

201
Q

GERD

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

202
Q

GI

A

gastrointestinal

203
Q

GU

A

genitourinary

204
Q

H & P

A

history & physical

205
Q

HA

206
Q

HBP

A

high blood pressure

207
Q

Hct

A

hematocrit

208
Q

HEENT

A

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

209
Q

hbg

A

hemoglobin

210
Q

Hib

A

hemophilus influzena B

211
Q

HIPPA

A

the health insurance portability & accountability act

212
Q

h/o

A

history of ( Hx )

213
Q

HOB

A

head of bed

214
Q

HOH

A

hard of hearing

215
Q

HPI

A

history of present illness

216
Q

HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

217
Q

ICS

A

intercostal space

218
Q

HTN

A

hypertension

219
Q

hs

A

hour of sleep, bedtime

220
Q

I & D

A

incision & drainage

221
Q

IM

A

intramuscular

222
Q

I & O

A

intake & output

223
Q

IV

A

intravenous

224
Q

IVP

A

intravenous pyelogram

225
Q

JCAHO

A

joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations

226
Q

JVD

A

jugular venous distension

227
Q

KUB

A

kidney, ureter & bladder ( x-ray )

228
Q

KVO

A

keep vein open

229
Q

LE

A

lower extremities

230
Q

LFTs

A

liver function tests

231
Q

LMP

A

last menstrual period

232
Q

LOC

A

loss or level of consciousness

233
Q

LP

A

lumbar puncture

234
Q

MI

A

myocardial infarction ( heart attack )

235
Q

MMR

A

measles, mumps, & rubella ( vaccine )

236
Q

MMSE

A

mini mental state exam

237
Q

MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

238
Q

MS

A

mental status or multiple sclerosis

239
Q

NAD

A

no acute or apparent distress

240
Q

NGT

A

nasogastric tube

241
Q

NKA

A

no known allergies

242
Q

NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

243
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

244
Q

NSAID

A

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

245
Q

NSR

A

normal sinus rhythm

246
Q

NSS

A

normal saline rhythm

247
Q

NV

A

nausea/vomiting

248
Q

NVD

A

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

249
Q

NWB

A

non-weight bearing

250
Q

OA

A

osteoarthritis

251
Q

OC/OCP

A

oral contraceptives ( pill )

252
Q

OOB

A

out of bed

253
Q

OT

A

occupational therapy

254
Q

OTC

A

over the counter

255
Q

OU

256
Q

after

A

p.c. after meals

257
Q

PCN

A

penicillin

258
Q

PE

A

physical examination or pulmonary embolism

259
Q

PERRLA

A

pupils equal, round, reactive to light & accomodation

260
Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

261
Q

PMH

A

past medical history

262
Q

PMI

A

point of maximal impulse ( apical pulse )

263
Q

PPD

A

packs per day

264
Q

S/P

A

status post ( after )

265
Q

PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or post nasal drip

266
Q

PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

267
Q

PPD

A

purified protein derivative ( TB skin test )

268
Q

PR

A

per rectum

269
Q

PRN

270
Q

PROM

A

passive range of motion or premature rupture of membranes

271
Q

PSA

A

prostate specific antigen ( test )

272
Q

PT

A

physical therapy

273
Q

PTA

A

prior to admission ( arrival )

274
Q

PUD

A

peptic ulcer disease

275
Q

PVD

A

peripheral vascular disease

276
Q

q4h

A

every 4 hours

277
Q

q6h

A

every 6 hours

278
Q

qam

A

every morning

279
Q

qd

280
Q

qh

A

every hour

281
Q

qhs

A

every night

282
Q

qid

283
Q

qod

A

every other day

284
Q

RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis or right atrium

285
Q

RBC

A

red blood cell

286
Q

REM

A

rapid eye movements

287
Q

RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

288
Q

RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

289
Q

LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

290
Q

LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

291
Q

R/O

292
Q

ROM

A

range of motion or rupture of membranes

293
Q

ROS

A

review of systems

294
Q

RRR

A

regular rate & rhythm

295
Q

R/T

A

related to

296
Q

S, M, W, D

A

single, married, widowed, divorced

297
Q

SBAR

A

situation, background, assessment, recommendation ( communication tool )

298
Q

SBE

A

subacute bacterial endocarditis or self breast exam

299
Q

SC

A

subcutaneous

300
Q

Sig

301
Q

SL

A

sublingual

302
Q

SOAP

A

subjective, objective, assessment, plan ( documentation formant )

303
Q

SOB

A

shortness of breath

304
Q

sp. gr.

A

specific gravity

305
Q

S.Q.

A

subcutaneous ( ly )

306
Q

S/S

A

signs & symptoms

307
Q

STAT

A

immediately

308
Q

Sx

309
Q

TPR

A

temperature pulse, respiration

310
Q

TCDB

A

turn, cough, deep breathe

311
Q

TIA

A

transient ischemial attack ( mini stroke )

312
Q

tid

313
Q

TM

A

tympanic membrane

314
Q

TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

315
Q

TNTC

A

too numerous to count

316
Q

TPN

A

total parenteral nutrition

317
Q

TURP

A

transurethral resection of prostate

318
Q

TSE

A

testicular self-examination

319
Q

UA

A

urinalysis

320
Q

UE

A

upper extremites

321
Q

URI

A

upper respiratory infection

322
Q

UTI

A

urinary tract infection

323
Q

VS

A

vital signs

324
Q

VSS

A

vital signs stable

325
Q

WBC

A

white blood cell

326
Q

WD/WN

A

well developed, well nourished

327
Q

WNL

A

within normal limits

328
Q

y/o

329
Q

Advocate

A

a person who speaks or acts in support of a cause or for another person

330
Q

Healthy People 2030

A

a set of national health objectives for the United States that outline a vision for a healthier nation by 2030

331
Q

Primary Prevention

A

interventions that are designed to prevent the development of disease or injury
ex: vaccination, health education, & safe driving campaigns

332
Q

Secondary Prevention

A

interventions that are designed to detect & treat disease in its early stages
ex: screening for cancer & chronic diseases, & early intervention or mental health problems

333
Q

Tertiary Prevention

A

interventions that are designed to minimize the impact of disease or injury
ex: rehabilitation, pain management, & end-to-life care

334
Q

Prioritizing

A

the process of ranking or assigning order of importance to a set of tasks or activities

335
Q

Subjective data

A

information that is provided by the patient about their health, such as their symptoms, pains, & concerns

336
Q

Objective data

A

information that is gathered by the nurse through physical examination, laboratory tests, & other diagnostic procedures

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