Module 1 & 2 Flashcards
Acr/o
Extremities
What is a combining form?
When a vowel is added to a word root.
Cardi/o
Heart
Cyan/o
Blue
Cyt/o
Cell
Dermat/o, derm/o
Skin
Duoden/o
Duodenum
Electr/o
Electrical
Eti/o
Cause
Gastr/o
Stomach
Gram/o
Record
Leuk/o
White
Megal/o
Enlarged
Path/o
Disease
-algia
Pain
-ectomy
Excision of
-itis
Inflammation of
-ologist
One who studies, a specialist
-ology
Study of
-osis, -a, -y
Condition of, usually abnormal
-ostomy
Forming a new opening
-otomy
Incision into
-tome
Instrument that cuts
Acromegaly
Abnormal condition of very large hands, feet, nose, or chin.
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Acrodermatitis
Inflammation of the skin of the extremities.
Acrocyanosis
Abnormal blueness of extremities
Cyanosis
Abnormal condition of blueness
Dermatosis
Abnormal skin condition
Dermatome
Surgical instrument to cut skin
Cyanoderma
Bluish discoloration of skin
Leukoderma
Abnormally white skin
Cytology
Study of cells
Leukocyte
White blood cell
Leukemia
Blood cancer; too many white blood cells
Megalocardia
Condition of oversized heart, or enlargement of heart
Esophag/o
Esophagus
Gastr/o
Stomach
Megalogastria
Enlarged stomach crowds organs
Cardiomegaly
Oversized heart, enlargement of heart
Carditis
Inflammation of the heart
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach
Acromegaly
Condition of oversized extremities
Leukocyte
White cell
Disease
A condition in which bodily health is impaired. It means sickness or illness.
Manifestation
Proof of impaired bodily health. A display, exhibition, or physical evidence of disease.
Pathology
The scientific study of changes in the human body (structural and functional) produced by disease.
Etiology
Scientific study of causes of disease.
Cardiologist
Heart specialist
Electrocardiogram
Record of electrical impulses generated by the heart.
Cardialgia
Heart pain
Gastralgia
Pain in stomach
Gastrectomy
Excision (removal) of all or part of stomach.
Gastroduodenostomy
A procedure to form a new opening between the stomach and duodenum.
Duodenotomy
An incision into the wall of the duodenum.
Duodenitis
Inflammation of duodenum.
Duodenal
Pertaining to the duodenum.
Duodenostomy
To form a new opening into the duodenum.
Gastroduodenostomy
A new opening with stomach and duodenum.
Ad. lib.
As much as wanted; freely
bid
Twice a day; every 12 hours
qd
Every day
ac
Before meals
prn
As needed; according to circumstances
qid
Four times a day; every six hours
qh
Every hour
pc
After meals
tid
Three times a day; every eight hours
gtt
Drops
po
Per os (by, through the mouth)
NPO
Nothing by mouth (no food or water)
tab
Tablet
AVMA
American Veterinary Medical Association
AAHA
American Animal Hospital Association
NAVTA
National Association for Veterinary Technicians in America
AAVSB
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
CVTEA
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education & Activities
AVTE
Association of Veterinary Technician Educators
AALAS
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Bitch
Female canine
Stud
Male canine
Queen
Female feline
Tom
Male feline
Sow
Female porcine that has given birth
Gilt
Female porcine that has never given birth
Aden/o
Gland
Arthr/o
Joint
Carcin/o
Malignancy
Cele/o, o/cele
Hernia
Cephal/o
Head
Chondr/o
Cartilage
Cost/o
Ribs
Dent/o
Tooth
Emes/is
Vomiting
Hist/o
Tissue
Laryng/o
Larynx
Lip/o
Fat
Malac/o
Soft
Morph/o
Structure of
Muc/o
Mucus
Onc/o
Tumor
Ost/o, oste/o
Bone
Plast/o
Repair
Trach/e
Trachea
Troph/o
Development
-al, -ar, -ic
Of, pertaining to.
-oid
Resembling
-oma
Tumor
-ism
Medical condition, disease
Cardiocele
Herniation or protrusion of the heart
Cardiomyopathy
Disease of the myocardium
Cardiotomy
Incision of the heart wall
Gastroscopy
Inspection of the interior of stomach through an endoscope.
Gastroenterology
The medical specialty concerned with the function and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomach, intestines, and associated organs.
Gastromegaly
Enlargement of the stomach.
Gastroscopy
Inspection of the interior of the stomach through an endoscope.
Leukocytosis
Abnormally large number of leukocytes, as observed in acute infections, inflammation, hemorrhage, and other conditions.
Arthrocele
Hernia of the synovial membrane through the capsule of a joint.
Arthroplasty
Creation of artificial joint to correct degenerative arthritis.
Arthrotomy
Cutting into a joint to expose its interior.
Cephalic
Cranial (relating to the head).
Chondritis
Inflammation of cartilage.
Colostomy
Surgical procedure that forms a new opening in colon.
Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain.
Encephalocele
Congenital gap in the skull with herniation of brain substance.
Encephalomyelitis
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Encephaloma
A tumor or swelling of the brain.
Endocarditis
Inflammation of the endocardium.
Endosteoma
Benign neoplasm of bone tissue in the medullary cavity of a bone.
Exogenous
Originating or produced outside of the organism.
Histology
Science concerned with minute structure of cells, tissues, and organs in relation to their function.
Tracheobronchitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the trachea and bronchi.
Tracheomegaly
Abnormally dilated trachea which may result from infection or prolonged positive pressure ventilation.
Tracheotomy
The operation of incising the trachea, usually intended to be temporary.
