Nurs 207 - Medical Terminology Flashcards by Madi Calkin

Root word:

Angi(o), Vas(o)

Blood vessel

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Brachi(o)

Arm

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Bucc(o)

Cheek

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Cardi(o)

Heart

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Carp(o)

Wrist

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Cephal(o)

Head

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Colp(o)

Vagina

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Crani(o)

Skull

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Cyst(o)

Bladder

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Root word:

Cyto

Cell

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Dactyl(o)

Finger, toe

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Encephal(o)

brain

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Enter(o)

Intestine

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Root word:

Gloss(o)

Tongue

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Root word:

Hemo, sanguin(o)

Blood

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Hyster(o)

Womb, Uterus

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Root word:

Mast(o), Mamm(o)

Breast

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Root word:

Men(o)

Month, r/t menses

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Root word:

Nephr(o), Ren(o)

Kidney

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Root word:

Oophor(o)

Ovary

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Root word:

Opthalm, Oculo

Eye

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Root word:

Ot(o), Auri, Aud

Ear

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Root word:

Phleb(o), Ven(o)

Vein

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Pod

Foot

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Root word: | Rhin(o)

Nose

Root word: | Salping(o)

Fallopian Tube

Root word: | Thorac(o)

Chest

Root word: | Thromb(o)

Clot

Other roots: | Gluc(o)

Sugar

Other roots: | Hyrdr(o)

Water

Other roots: | Lact(o)

Milk

Other roots: | Lip(o), adip(o)

Fat

Other roots: | Therm

Heat

Prefix (colours): | Eythr(o)

Red

Prefix (colours): | Leuk(o), Leuc(o)

White

Prefix (colours): | Cyan(o)

Blue

Prefix (colours): | Melan(o)

Black

Prefix (colours): | Cirrh(o)

Yellow

Prefix (descriptions): | Ankyl(o)

Stiff, Fixed, Crooked

Prefix (descriptions): | Sten(o), Stric

Narrow

Prefix (descriptions): | Ortho

Straight Position

Prefix (descriptions): | Kypho

Bent, Crooked

Prefix (descriptions): | Pseudo

False

Prefix (measurements): | Macro

Large

Prefix (measurements): | Micro

Small

Prefix (measurements): | Poly, Hyper, Multi

Many, Much

Prefix (measurements): | Brady

Slow

Prefix (measurements): | Tachy

Fast

Prefix (measurements): | Oligo, Hypo

Few

Prefix (measurements): | Iso

Equal

Prefix (measurements): | Diplo, Ambi

Both, Double

Prefix (measurements): | Hemi

Half

Prefix (measurements): | Pan

All

Prefix (positions): | Pro, Ante, Pre

Before

Prefix (positions): | Post

After

Prefix (positions): | Super, Supra

Above

Prefix (positions): | Sub

Below

Prefix (positions): | Dors(o)

Back

Prefix (positions): | Retro

Backwards

Prefix (positions): | Para

Beside

Prefix (positions): | Re

Again

Prefix (positions): | Later(o)

Side

Prefix (positions): | Medi(o)

Middle

Prefix (positions): | Shizo

Split

Prefix (positions): | Inter

Between

Prefix (positions): | Heter(o)

Different

Prefix (positions): | Hom(o)

Same

Prefix (positions): | Ad(o)

Towards

Prefix (positions): | Ab(o)

Away

Prefix (positions): | Anti, Contra

Against

Prefix (positions): | Endo, In, Intra

In, within, inside

Prefix (positions): | Ex(o), Ect(o)

Out

Prefix (positions): | Epi

Upon, Above

Prefix (positions): | Dia, Trans

Through

Prefix (positions): | Peri, Circum

Around

Prefix (positions): | Sinister(a)

Left

Prefix (positions): | Dexter(o)

Right

Prefix (body): | Aden(o)

Gland

Prefix (body): | Arthr(o)

Joint

Prefix (body): | Cervic(o)

Neck

Prefix (body): | Costo

Rib

Prefix (body): | Cyto

Cell

Prefix (body): | Derm

Skin

Prefix (body): | Gastr(o)

Stomach

Prefix (body): | Gloss(o)

Tongue

Prefix (body): | Heme

Blood

Prefix (body): | Hepat(o)

Liver

Prefix (body): | Lingu

Tongue

Prefix (body): | Litho

Stone

Prefix (body): | My

Muscle

Prefix (body): | Myo, Myel

Marrow

Prefix (body): | Neuro

Nerve

Prefix (body): | Oto

Ear

Prefix (body): | Opti, Ocu

Eye

Prefix (body): | Osteo

Bone

Prefix (body): | Pneum(o), Pulm

Lung

Prefix (body): | Psycho

Mind

Prefix (body): | Rhino

Nose

Prefix (body): | Thor(a)

Chest

Prefix (body): | Vasc

Vessel

Prefix (other): | A(n)

Without

Prefix (other): | Auto

Self

Prefix (other): | Dys

Difficult, painful

Prefix (other): | Gravida

Pregnant, heavy

Prefix (other): | Neo

New

Suffixes (surgery): | Centesis

Tap, puncture

Suffixes (surgery): | Ectomy

Removal

Suffixes (surgery): | Lysis

Separate, Destroy

Suffixes (surgery): | Ostomy

Form an opening

Suffixes (surgery): | Otomy

Cut into

Suffixes (surgery): | Plasty

Repair

Suffixes (diseases): | Algia

Pain

Suffixes (diseases): | Cele

Hernia

Suffixes (diseases): | Emia

Blood

Suffixes (diseases): | Gen

Producing

Suffixes (diseases): | Itis

Inflammation

Suffixes (diseases): | Megally

Enlargement

Suffixes (diseases): | Oid

Resemble

Suffixes (diseases): | Oma

Tumour

Suffixes (diseases): | Osis

Abnormal Condition

Suffixes (diseases): | Pathy

Disease

Suffixes (diseases): | Penia

Deficiency

Suffixes (diseases): | Phagia

Eating

Suffixes (diseases): | Phasia

Speech

Suffixes (diseases): | Plegia

Paralysis

Suffixes (diseases): | Phobia

Fear

Suffixes (diseases): | Pnea

Air, Breathing

Suffixes (diseases): | Rrhage

Bust forth

Suffixes (diseases): | Rrhea

Flow, Discharge

Suffixes (diseases): | Sclerosis

Hardening

Suffixes (diseases): | Spasm

Contraction

Suffixes (diseases): | Troph(o)

Nourishment

Suffixes (diseases): | Uri(a)

Urine

Suffixes (other): | Gram

Picture, record

Suffixes (other): | Ology

Study of

Suffixes (other): | Phon(o)

Sound

Suffixes (other): | Scope

Inspect

A-P

anterior posterior

ASA

acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

A&W

alive and well

bid

2 times/day (bis in dies)

BKA

below the knee amputation (aka-above)

bowel movement

BMI

body mass index

BMR

basal metabolic rate

BPH

benign prostatic hypertrophy

bed rest

BRP

bathroom privileges

bowel sounds

BSE

breast-self examination

BSO

bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

cranial nerve

CNS

central nervous system

C/O

complains of

Copd

chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease

C&S

culture and sensitivity

Csf

cerebrospinal fluid

computed (computerized) tomography

Cta

clear to auscultation

Cts

carpal tunnel syndrome

Cva

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

Cxr

chest x-ray

D/C

Discharge, Discontinue

D & C

dilatation and curettage

DFA

difficulty falling asleep

DJD

degenerative joint disease

diabetes mellitis

DNR

do not resuscitate

DOA

dead on arrival

DOB

date of birth

DOE

dyspnea on exertion

DPT

diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine)

DSM

diagnostic & statistical manual

DTR

deep tendon reflexes

DVT

deep vein thrombosis

diagnosis

ECG

Electrocardiogram (or EKG)

emergency department

EEG

electroencephalogram-gram

EMA

early morning awakening

ENT

ears, nose, and throat

EOM

extraocular muscles or movement

ERT

estrogen replacement therapy

ESR

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

ESRD

end-stage renal disease

BUN

blood urea nitrogen

Biopsy

c with line on top

with (cum)

Cancer

CABG

coronary artery bypass graft

CAD

coronary artery disease

CAGE

cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener

CAM

complementary alternative medicine

CBC

complete blood count

CBE

clinical breast exam

chief complaint

cubic centimeter

CHF

congestive heart failure

centimeter

ETOH

ethanol (alcohol)

foreign body

FBS

fasting blood sugar

FUO

fever of unknown origin

fracture

GERD

gastroesophageal reflux disease

gastrointestinal

genitourinary

H&P

history and physical

headache

HBP

high blood pressure

Hct

hematocrit

HEENT

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

hgb

hemoglobin

Hib

hemophilus influenza B

h/o

history of (or Hx)

HOB

head of bed

HPI

history of present illness

HRT

hormone replacement therapy

hour of sleep, bedtime

HTN

hypertension

I & D

incision and drainage

intramuscular

I & O

intake and output

Intravenous

IVP

intravenous pyelogram

JCAHO

Joint Commission on Accreditation of | Healthcare Organizations

JVD

jugular venous distention

KUB

kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray)

KVO

keep vein open

lower extremities

LFTs

liver function tests

LMP

last menstrual period

LNMP

last normal menstrual period

LDC

loss or level of consciousness

lumbar puncture

myocardial infarction (heart attack)

MMR

measles, mumps, and rubella (vaccine)

MMSE

mini mental state exam

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

mental status or multiple sclerosis

NAD

no acute or apparent distress

NGT

nasogastric tube

NKA

no known allergies

NKDA

no known drug allergies

NPO

nothing by mouth (non peros)

NSAID

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

NSR

normal sinus rhythm

NSS

normal saline solution

nausea/vomiting

NVD

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

NWB

non-weight bearing

osteoarthritis

oral contraceptives

right eye (ocular dexter)

OOB

out of bed

left eye (ocular sinister)

occupational therapy

OTC

over-the-counter

both eyes

p with line on top

after

p.c.

after meals

PCN

penicillin

physical examination or pulmonary embolism

PERRLA

pupils equal, round, reactive to light and | accommodation

PID

pelvic inflammatory disease

PMH

past medical history

PMI

point of maximal impulse (apical pulse)

S/P

status post (after)

PND

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or post nasal drip

PNS

peripheral nervous system

PPD

purified protein derivative (TB skin test)

per rectum

PRN

as needed (pro re nata)

PROM

passive range of motion or premature rupture of | membranes

PSA

prostate specific antigen (test)

physical therapy

PTA

prior to admission

PUD

peptic ulcer disease

PVD

peripheral vascular disease

q4h

every 4 hours

q6h

every 6 hours

qam

every morning

every day**

every hour

qhs

every night

qid

every 4 days

qod

every other day**

rheumatoid arthritis or right atrium

RBC

red blood cell

REM

rapid eye movements

RLQ

right lower quadrant (RUQ, LLQ, LUQ)

R/O

rule out

ROM

range of motion or rupture of membranes

ROS

review of systems

RRR

regular rate & rhythm

R/T

related to

s with line on top

without (sans)

SBE

subacute bacterial endocarditis

subcutaneous

Sig

label

sublingual

SOB

shortness of breath

sp.gr.

specific gravity

S.Q.

subcutaneous(ly)

S/S

signs and symptoms

STAT

immediately

STS

serological test for syphilis

symptoms

TCDB

turn, cough, deep breathe

TIA

transient ischemial attack (mini stroke)

TID

3x/day

tympanic membrane

TMJ

temporomandibular joint

TNTC

too numerous to count

TPN

total parenteral nutrition

TURP

transurethral resection of prostate

TSE

testicular self- examination

urinalysis

upper extremities

URI

upper respiratory infection

UTI

urinary tract infection

vital signs

VSS

vital signs stable

WBC

white blood cell

WD/WN

well developed, well nourished

WF/BF

white female/black female

WM/BF

white male/black male

WNL

within normal limits

y/o

years old

triangle (symbol)

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