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NREMT Medical Terminology Flashcards

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-taxia

A

muscular coordination.

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pneum/o-

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lung or air.

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intra-

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inside or within.

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-lysis

A

destruction of.

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baro-

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pressure.

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wheal?

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small, raised area on the skin often caused by an allergic reaction. It is often round, but may be any shape. It is usually red and itchy.

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lingu/o-

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the tongue.

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hep- or hepa-

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refers to the liver.

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meningi/o

A

he meninges which cover the brain and spine.

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anti-

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against.

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  • ologist
A

who studies. Also a specialist.

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a- or an-

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means without.

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13
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pH

A

potential of hydrogen.

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rhinorrhea?

A

runny nose.

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poly-

A

many.

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What is the difference between respiration and ventilation?

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Respiration is the exchange of gasses inside the body.

Ventilation is the physical act of moving air in and out of the lungs.

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What is the difference between the suffixes -phasia and -phagia?

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-phasia has to do with speech.

-phagia has to do with eating or swallowing.

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-thorax

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the chest.

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-pathy

A

disease.

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osis

A

abnormal condition.

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kal/i-

A

potassium.

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-capnia

A

carbon dioxide.

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hem/o

A

blood.

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tachy-

A

fast.

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cholinergic

A

neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

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Oste/o-

A

bone

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hemi-

A

half.

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dys

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bad, painful, difficult or abnormal.

29
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catecholamine?

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Catecholamines are chemical substances involved in the body’s response to stress. They include epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine.

30
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cardi/o

A

heart.

31
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-dipsia

A

thirst.

32
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What is the difference between -paresis and -plegia?

A

-paresis is weakness

-plegia is paralysis

33
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-rrhage

A

excessive flow or abnormal flow.

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lymph/o-

A

lymphatic system including glands, tissues and vessels.

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neo-

A

new.

36
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If a patient’s blood vessels vasodilate what do they do?

A

Vasodilation increases the size of blood vessels. This generally reduces blood pressure.

Vasoconstriction makes blood vessels smaller. This generally raises blood pressure.

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hyper-

A

elevated, over or above.

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peri-

A

around.

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hypo

A

under or below.

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-pnea

A

breathing.

41
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What does it mean when the body is acidotic?

A

When the body is acidotic (also called acidosis) it has a pH of less than 7.35. It has an elevated concentration of hydrogen ions.

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orth/o-

A

upright or straight.

43
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uria

A

a condition of the urine.

44
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immun/o-

A

immune system.

45
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hyster/o-

A

uterus.

46
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Crani/o-

A

skull.

47
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angi/o-

A

vessel.

48
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  • pepsia
A

digestion.

49
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tinnitus?

A

A ringing sensation in the ears.

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retro-

A

behind or backward.

51
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-ectomy

A

surgical removal.

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bi-

A

two or both.

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supra-

A

above.

54
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  • emesis
A

vomiting.

55
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ante-

A

before.

56
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derm/o-

A

refer to the skin.

57
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-rrhea

A

abnormal flow or discharge.

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chron/o-

A

time.

59
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-partum

A

childbirth.

60
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-algia

A

pain.

61
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What does the abbreviation CNS stand for?

A

Central Nervous System

62
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post-

A

after.

63
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nephr/o-

A

kidney.

64
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What is a renal calculus?

A

A renal calculus is a kidney stone. (Renal calculi is the plural form)

65
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-itis

A

inflammation.

66
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-prandial

A

-prandial means in relation to a meal.

Postprandial is after a meal.

67
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brady-

A

slow.

68
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carcin/o-

A

cancer.

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