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What does the prefix 'prot(o)-' denote?
What does the prefix 'prot(o)-' denote?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'pseud(o)-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'pseud(o)-'?
What does 'psych(e)-' or 'psych(o)-' relate to?
What does 'psych(e)-' or 'psych(o)-' relate to?
The mind
What does the term 'pterygo-' refer to?
What does the term 'pterygo-' refer to?
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What does 'psor-' mean?
What does 'psor-' mean?
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What does the suffix '-ptosis' indicate?
What does the suffix '-ptosis' indicate?
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What does the suffix '-ptysis' refer to?
What does the suffix '-ptysis' refer to?
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What does 'pulmon-' or 'pulmo-' indicate?
What does 'pulmon-' or 'pulmo-' indicate?
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What does 'pyel(o)-' refer to?
What does 'pyel(o)-' refer to?
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What does 'pykno-' mean?
What does 'pykno-' mean?
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What does 'py(o)-' denote?
What does 'py(o)-' denote?
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What does 'pyro(o)-' refer to?
What does 'pyro(o)-' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'quadr(i)-' mean?
What does the prefix 'quadr(i)-' mean?
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What does 'BUN' stand for?
What does 'BUN' stand for?
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What does 'CPK' stand for?
What does 'CPK' stand for?
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What does the letter 'h' represent in medical terms?
What does the letter 'h' represent in medical terms?
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What does 'PT' represent in medical terminology?
What does 'PT' represent in medical terminology?
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What does 'sl' stand for in medical terms?
What does 'sl' stand for in medical terms?
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What does 'SR' mean in medical terms?
What does 'SR' mean in medical terms?
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What does 'S/S' stand for?
What does 'S/S' stand for?
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What does 'tab' represent in medical terminology?
What does 'tab' represent in medical terminology?
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What does 'TO' stand for?
What does 'TO' stand for?
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What does 'UTI' stand for?
What does 'UTI' stand for?
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What does 'VS' represent in medical terminology?
What does 'VS' represent in medical terminology?
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What does 'WNL' mean in medical terms?
What does 'WNL' mean in medical terms?
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Study Notes
Medical Prefixes and Terms
- prot(o)-: Indicates 'first' or 'most important'; used in various medical contexts to highlight priority.
- pseud(o)-: Refers to something that is false or fake; commonly seen in terms like pseudonym or pseudoscience.
- psych(e)-, psych(o)-: Pertaining to the mind; foundational in psychology and mental health terminology.
- pterygo-: Relates to the wing; used in anatomical references, such as pterygoid muscles in the jaw.
- psor-: Associated with itching; often used in dermatological terms like psoriasis.
- -ptosis: Denotes falling, drooping, or prolapse; relevant in conditions such as blepharoptosis (drooping eyelid).
- -ptysis: Refers to spitting, particularly blood, primarily concerned with conditions affecting the lungs.
- pulmon-, pulmo-: Related to the lungs; integral in terms used in pulmonology.
- pyel(o)-: Denotes the pelvis, specifically pertaining to the kidney; used in terms like pyelonephritis.
- pykno-: Indicates thickening, often related to cellular processes during early cell death stages.
- py(o)-: Refers to pus; relevant in infections and purulent conditions.
- pyro(o)-: Associated with fever; used in terms relating to temperature elevation.
- quadr(i)-: Represents the number four; used in quadriceps or quadriplegia.
Medical Abbreviations
- BUN: Blood urea nitrogen; significant for assessing kidney function.
- CPK: Creatinine phosphokinase; used to diagnose muscle damage or heart attacks.
- h: Abbreviation for hour; commonly used in medical timing notations.
- PT: Prothrombin time; measures blood clotting.
- sl: Sublingual; describes routes of medication administration.
- SR: Sustained release; refers to medication designed to release over time.
- S/S: Signs and symptoms; important for diagnosis and clinical evaluations.
- tab: Tablet; a common form of medication.
- TO: Telephone order; refers to instructions given over the phone for prescriptions or treatments.
- UTI: Urinary tract infection; a common bacterial infection.
- VS: Vital signs; includes measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.
- WNL: Within normal limits; used to describe test results that fall within the normal range.
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Test your knowledge of common medical prefixes and terms in this quiz. Each section provides insight into the meaning and usage of various prefixes essential for understanding medical terminology. Perfect for students in the medical field or anyone interested in healthcare language.
