Nremt Terminology Flashcards
In relation to a mesl
Prandial
Rhinorrhea
Runny nose
What does the combining form Hemo mean?
Hemo or Hema means blood
Hemothorax is blood in the thoracic cavity
Hematemesis is vomiting blood
What does hyster/o means
Refers to the uterus
Hysterectomy is surgical removal of the uterus
What does the prefix poly mean?
Poly means many
What does lingu/o mean
Refers to tongue
What does dipsia mean
Refers to thirst
What is tinnitus?
A ringing sensation in the ears
What does the suffix ectomy mean?
Ectomy mean surgical removal
Appendectomy means surgical removal of the appendix
What does the suffix partum mean?
Partum first to childbirth
Antepartum means before childbirth
Postpartum means after childbirth
What does the suffix osis mean?
Osis means an abnormal condition
Echymosis is a bruise
What does the abbreviation CNS stand for?
Central nervous system
What does the suffix itis refer to
Inflammation
Difference between suffix phasia and phagia
Phasia deals with speech
Phagia deals with eating and swallowing
Ph
Potential hydrogen
Normal pH in a human body 7.35-7.45
Below 7.35 considered acidic
Higher than 7.45 is considered alkalotic
Suffix rrhage
Excessive or abnormal flow
A small raised area on the skin often caused by an allergic reaction. It is often round, but maybe any shape it is usually red and itchy.
Wheal
Suffix rrhea
Abnormal flow or discharge
OttoRhea is discharge from the ear
Supra
Above
Hemi
Half
Hemiplagia paralysis one oneside (half) of body
Hep or heap refers to
Liver
Paresis vs plagia
Paresis is weakness, Plegia is paralysis
Chemical substances involve in the body’s response to stress they include epinephrine nor epinephrine and dopamine
Catecholamine
Retro means
Behind or backwards
