Nurs 207 - Medical Terminology Flashcards
Root word:
Angi(o), Vas(o)
Blood vessel
Root word:
Brachi(o)
Arm
Root word:
Bucc(o)
Cheek
Root word:
Cardi(o)
Heart
Root word:
Carp(o)
Wrist
Root word:
Cephal(o)
Head
Root word:
Colp(o)
Vagina
Root word:
Crani(o)
Skull
Root word:
Cyst(o)
Bladder
Root word:
Cyto
Cell
Root word:
Dactyl(o)
Finger, toe
Root word:
Encephal(o)
brain
Root word:
Enter(o)
Intestine
Root word:
Gloss(o)
Tongue
Root word:
Hemo, sanguin(o)
Blood
Root word:
Hyster(o)
Womb, Uterus
Root word:
Mast(o), Mamm(o)
Breast
Root word:
Men(o)
Month, r/t menses
Root word:
Nephr(o), Ren(o)
Kidney
Root word:
Oophor(o)
Ovary
Root word:
Opthalm, Oculo
Eye
Root word:
Ot(o), Auri, Aud
Ear
Root word:
Phleb(o), Ven(o)
Vein
Root word:
Pod
Foot
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)
BM
bowel movement
BMI
body mass index
BMR
basal metabolic rate
BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
BR
bed rest
BRP
bathroom privileges
BS
bowel sounds
BSE
breast-self examination
BSO
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
CN
cranial nerve
CNS
central nervous system
C/O
complains of
Copd
chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease
C&S
culture and sensitivity
Csf
cerebrospinal fluid
Ct
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
DM
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
Dx
diagnosis
ECG
Electrocardiogram (or EKG)
ED
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
BX
Biopsy
c with line on top
with (cum)
CA
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
CC
chief complaint
cc
cubic centimeter
CHF
congestive heart failure
cm
centimeter
ETOH
ethanol (alcohol)
FB
foreign body
FBS
fasting blood sugar
FUO
fever of unknown origin
FX
fracture
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GI
gastrointestinal
GU
genitourinary
H&P
history and physical
HA
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
hs
hour of sleep, bedtime
HTN
hypertension
I & D
incision and drainage
IM
intramuscular
I & O
intake and output
IV
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
LE
lower extremities
LFTs
liver function tests
LMP
last menstrual period
LNMP
last normal menstrual period
LDC
loss or level of consciousness
LP
lumbar puncture
MI
myocardial infarction (heart attack)
MMR
measles, mumps, and rubella (vaccine)
MMSE
mini mental state exam
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MS
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
NV
nausea/vomiting
NVD
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
NWB
non-weight bearing
OA
osteoarthritis
OC
oral contraceptives
od
right eye (ocular dexter)
OOB
out of bed
os
left eye (ocular sinister)
OT
occupational therapy
OTC
over-the-counter
ou
both eyes
p with line on top
after
p.c.
after meals
PCN
penicillin
PE
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)
pr
per rectum
PRN
as needed (pro re nata)
PROM
passive range of motion or premature rupture of
membranes
PSA
prostate specific antigen (test)
PT
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
qd
every day**
qh
every hour
qhs
every night
qid
every 4 days
qod
every other day**
RA
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
SC
subcutaneous
Sig
label
SL
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
Sx
symptoms
TCDB
turn, cough, deep breathe
TIA
transient ischemial attack (mini stroke)
TID
3x/day
TM
tympanic membrane
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
TNTC
too numerous to count
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
TURP
transurethral resection of prostate
TSE
testicular self- examination
UA
urinalysis
UE
upper extremities
URI
upper respiratory infection
UTI
urinary tract infection
VS
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
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