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?

A

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”?

A

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

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What does the abbreviation AZT mean?

A

zidovudine (Retrovir)

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What does the abbreviation BCP mean?

A

birth control pill

Q

What does the abbreviation CBV mean?

A

zidovudine and lamivudine

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What does the abbreviation ddC mean?

A

zalcitabine

Q

What does the abbreviation ddI(i) mean?

A

didanosine (Videx)

Q

What does the abbreviation d4T mean?

A

stavudine (Zerit)