Word parts chapter 13 Flashcards
albumin/o
albumin (a protein). Ex: albuminuria = the presence of albumin in the urine, typically as a symptom of kidney disease.
azot/o
nitrogen. Ex: Azotemia = high levels of nitrogenous waste in the blood.
bacteri/o
bacteria. Ex: Bacteriuria = the presence of bacteria in the urine.
calcul/o
stone. Ex: Renal calculus = Kidney stones, formed in the kidneys.
cali/o
calyx.
cyst/o
cyst; fluid sac; bladder. Ex: Cystitis = Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
glomerul/o
glomerulus. Ex: Glomerulonephritis = inflammation of the glomeruli
glyc/o, glycos/o
sugar; glucose. Ex: glycogenolysis = The breakdown of glycogen into glucose, primarily occurring in the liver and muscle cells when blood glucose levels are low.
lith/o
stone; calculus. Ex: lithotripsy = a procedure to crush a stone
meat/o
meatus.
nephr/o
kidney. Ex: Nephrolithiasis = The presence of kidney stones.
noct/o
night. Ex: Noctambulism = Also known as somnambulism, this term describes the act of walking or engaging in other activities while asleep.
olig/o
scanty (very small). Ex: Oligohydramnios = too little amniotic fluid
peritone/o
peritoneum. Ex: Peritoneocentesis = A procedure to withdraw fluid from the peritoneal cavity.
py/o
pus. Ex: Pyothorax = Pus in the pleural cavity.
pyel/o
renal pelvis. Ex: pyelolithotomy = Surgical removal of a stone from the renal pelvis.
ren/o
kidney. Renography = Radiography of the kidney.
trigon/o
trigone (region of bladder)
ur/o
urine; urinary tract. Ex: A surgical procedure creating an opening for urine to be excreted through the skin.
urethr/o
urethra. Ex: urethropexy = fixing the urethra
urin/o
urine. Ex: Urinalysis = The analysis of urine to detect various abnormalities.
vesic/o
urinary bladder. Ex: Vesicostomy = a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the bladder to allow for urine drainage.
xanth/o
yellow; yellowish. Ex: xanthelasma = Yellowish plaques or deposits on the eyelids, often associated with high cholesterol levels.
a- an-
not; without. Ex: Abasia = Inability to walk
dia-
complete; through. Ex: Diarrhea = A condition involving frequent, watery bowel movements, often passing through the intestines rapidly.
dys-
painful; difficult. Ex: Dysphagia = hard or difficult to swallow
hyper-
above; above normal; excessive. Ex: Hyperthyroidism = An overactive thyroid gland
inter-
between. Ex: Intersegmental = Between spinal segments
poly-
many; much. Ex: polycythemia = A condition where there are too many red blood cells.
-al, -ary, -eal, -ic, -ous
pertaining to. Ex: Duodenal = pertaining to the duodenum
-cele
hernia; swelling; protrusion. Ex: enterocele = an intestinal hernia.
-e
(noun suffix with no meaning)
-ectasia
dilation; expansion. Ex: Bronchiectasis = a chronic lung condition characterized by permanent damage, widening, and thickening of the bronchial tubes,
-gram
record; image. Ex: Hysterosalpingogram = An X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
-iasis
abnormal condition. Ex: Cholelithasis = Presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.
-in
chemical; chemical compound; substance. Ex: Hemoglobin = protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
-logist
specialist. Ex: biologist = someone who specializes in biology
-lysis
breakdown; separation; loosening. Ex: Neurolysis = The destruction of nerve tissue, often done to relieve pain.
-malacia
softening. Ex: Encephalomalacia = Softening of brain tissue, typically after a stroke, trauma, or infection.
-megaly
enlargement. Ex: Splenohepatomegaly = Enlargement of both the spleen and liver.
-osis
process; abnormal condition. Ex: Scoliosis = Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
-pathy
disease. Ex: Lymphadenopathy = Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes.
-pexy
surgical fixation. Ex: Nephropexy = Surgical fixation of a floating or displaced kidney.
-poitein
substance that forms. Ex: Erythropoietin = hormone produced mainly by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow.
-ptosis
droop; sag; prolapse; protrude. Ex: Blepharoptosis = Drooping or sagging of the eyelid.
-sclerosis
hardening; thickening. Ex: Osteosclerosis = Abnormal hardening or increase in bone density, often due to disease processes or abnormalities.
-scopy
visual examination using a scope. Ex: Bronchoscopy = A procedure used to examine the airways and lungs using a bronchoscope.
-stitial
pertaining to standing or positioned. Ex: Interstitial = Pertaining to spaces between tissues or organs, particularly referring to the positioning or location of fluid, cells, or structures between organs.
-tomy
process of cutting; incision. Ex: Laparotomy = A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, often for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
-tripsy
crushing. Ex: Lithotripsy = A procedure used to break down or crush kidney stones or gallstones using sound waves or lasers, making them easier to pass.
-uria
urination; condition of urine. Ex: Bacteriuria = the presence of bacteria in the urine.
-us
structure; tissue; thing. Ex: Coccus = A type of spherical bacterium, often used in the context of infections
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
ARF
acute renal failure
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
CAT
computerized axial tomography
CATH
catheter
CRF
chronic renal failure
CT
computerized tomography; computed tomography
CYSTO
cystoscopy; cystoscopic examination
DC
discontinue
DI
diabetes insipidus
DM
diabetes mellitus
FF
force fluids
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
I/O
intake and output
IC
interstitial cystitis
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
KUB
kidney, ureters, bladder
NEG
negative
pH
degree of acidity or alkalinity
PKD
polycystic kidney disease
PKU
phenylketonuria
sp gr
specific gravity
TNTC
too numerous to count
UA
urinalysis
URI
urinary tract infection
VCUG
voiding cystourethrogram
