Word Parts Flashcards by Rachel B

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What does the prefix “hypo-“ mean?

A

low

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What does the prefix “hyper-“ mean?

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high

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What does the word part “gly” mean?

A

sugar

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What does the suffix “-emia” mean?

A

blood

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What does rhinitis refer to?

A

runny nose (allergies)

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Which suffix indicates a condition of the blood?

A

-emia

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What does the suffix “-itis” mean?

A

inflammation

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What does the suffix “-pathy” mean?

A

disease

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What does the suffix “-malacia” mean?

A

softening

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What does the root word “kalemia” mean?

A

potassium

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What is the meaning of the root word “cyte”?

A

cell

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What is the meaning of the root word “mast”?

A

breast

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What is the meaning of the root word “hema”?

A

blood

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What is the meaning of the root word “hepat”?

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liver

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What is the meaning of the root word “nephro”?

A

kidney

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What is the meaning of AF on a patient’s chart?

A

Atrial fibrillation

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What does the root word “derm” mean?

A

skin

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What does the root word “cerebr” mean?

A

brain

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What does the root word “cranio” mean?

A

skull

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What does the root word “dent” mean?

A

tooth

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What does the abbreviation ABC mean?

A

abacavir

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What does the abbreviation APAP mean?

A

acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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What does the abbreviation ASA mean?

A

aspirin

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What does the abbreviation ATV mean?

A

atazanavir

What does the abbreviation AZT mean?

zidovudine (Retrovir)

What does the abbreviation BCP mean?

birth control pill

What does the abbreviation CBV mean?

zidovudine and lamivudine

What does the abbreviation ddC mean?

zalcitabine

What does the abbreviation ddI(i) mean?

didanosine (Videx)

What does the abbreviation d4T mean?

stavudine (Zerit)