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What does the abbreviation 'ADL' commonly refer to in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'ADL' commonly refer to in medical terminology?
- Adult Dosage Level
- Admitted During Life
- Activities of Daily Living (correct)
- Adverse Drug List
Which prefix denotes a relationship to blood vessels in medical terminology?
Which prefix denotes a relationship to blood vessels in medical terminology?
- angi(o)- (correct)
- amph-,ampi-
- andr(o)-
- aniso-
The prefix 'amni(o)-' is related to which anatomical structure?
The prefix 'amni(o)-' is related to which anatomical structure?
- Fluid surrounding the fetus (correct)
- Brain
- Lungs
- Heart
What does 'AHA' stand for in the context of medical abbreviations?
What does 'AHA' stand for in the context of medical abbreviations?
Which prefix indicates a condition of not being uniform or unequal?
Which prefix indicates a condition of not being uniform or unequal?
Flashcards
Ad lib
Ad lib
As desired or as tolerated; refers to foods, medications, and activities.
AD or ad
AD or ad
Right ear; used to describe a location or side.
ADA
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act; a law ensuring equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Adeno CA
Adeno CA
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ADH
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations
- Ad lib: At liberty, freely
- AD or ad: To, according to, by, in reference to
- ADA: American Dental Association; American Diabetes Association
- Adeno CA: Adenocarcinoma
- ADH: Antidiuretic hormone
- ADL: Activities of daily living
- Adm: Admission
- aDVdIR: Likely an abbreviation for a more complex term, needs context
- ΑΕ: Possibly an abbreviation, needs context
- AFGE: Federation of Government Employees
- AFIP: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.
- AFO: Anterior Foot Orthosis
- АНА: Likely an abbreviation, needs context (Possibly American Heart Association)
- AHL: Likely an abbreviation, needs context
- AICD: Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
Word Parts
- allo-: Other, different
- ambi-: Both, around
- amnio-: Amnion, amniotic sac
- amph-, ampi-: Both, around (amphi- denotes dual characteristics)
- an-: Absent or without
- ana-: Up, reverse, anew
- andr(o)-: Male
- angi(o)-: Vessel
- aniso-: Unequal
- ankly(o), ancyl(o)-: Bent, crooked
- ante-: Before
- apo-: From, away from
- arsen(o)-: Male
- arteri(o)-: Artery
- articul(o)-: Joint
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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations and their meanings, along with essential word parts often used in medical terminology. This quiz is ideal for students in healthcare fields or anyone looking to improve their understanding of medical language.
