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What does the root word 'Hepato' refer to?
What does the root word 'Hepato' refer to?
Which suffix indicates an enlargement of an organ or tissue?
Which suffix indicates an enlargement of an organ or tissue?
What does the prefix 'Neuro' refer to?
What does the prefix 'Neuro' refer to?
Which suffix means the process of surgical repair?
Which suffix means the process of surgical repair?
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What does the root word 'Arterio' refer to?
What does the root word 'Arterio' refer to?
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Which suffix indicates a hernia or protrusion?
Which suffix indicates a hernia or protrusion?
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Which of the following suffixes indicates inflammation?
Which of the following suffixes indicates inflammation?
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What does the abbreviation BKA stand for?
What does the abbreviation BKA stand for?
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Which condition is indicated by the abbreviation CHF?
Which condition is indicated by the abbreviation CHF?
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What does the abbreviation CVA refer to in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation CVA refer to in medical terminology?
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What condition is identified by the abbreviation RA?
What condition is identified by the abbreviation RA?
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Which abbreviation stands for Above Elbow Amputation?
Which abbreviation stands for Above Elbow Amputation?
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What does TIA mean in medical terminology?
What does TIA mean in medical terminology?
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What does the prefix 'hypo...' indicate?
What does the prefix 'hypo...' indicate?
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Which prefix means 'against'?
Which prefix means 'against'?
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What is the correct plural form for 'matrix'?
What is the correct plural form for 'matrix'?
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What does the prefix 'super...' signify?
What does the prefix 'super...' signify?
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Which suffix is used for a singular term that ends with 'um'?
Which suffix is used for a singular term that ends with 'um'?
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What does the prefix 'ante...' mean?
What does the prefix 'ante...' mean?
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Which prefix indicates 'out' or 'away from'?
Which prefix indicates 'out' or 'away from'?
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The prefix 'dys...' refers to what kind of condition?
The prefix 'dys...' refers to what kind of condition?
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What does the suffix 'ma' change to in its plural form?
What does the suffix 'ma' change to in its plural form?
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Which prefix means 'within'?
Which prefix means 'within'?
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What does the symbol '>' represent?
What does the symbol '>' represent?
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Which abbreviation means 'twice a day'?
Which abbreviation means 'twice a day'?
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What does the symbol '♀' signify?
What does the symbol '♀' signify?
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Which abbreviation refers to 'three times a week'?
Which abbreviation refers to 'three times a week'?
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What does 'hs' stand for?
What does 'hs' stand for?
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What is represented by the symbol '↓'?
What is represented by the symbol '↓'?
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Which abbreviation means 'once per day'?
Which abbreviation means 'once per day'?
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Which abbreviation signifies 'as needed'?
Which abbreviation signifies 'as needed'?
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What does 'ac' represent?
What does 'ac' represent?
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What does 'DNR' signify in a medical context?
What does 'DNR' signify in a medical context?
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What does 'Hx' represent in medical terminology?
What does 'Hx' represent in medical terminology?
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What does the abbreviation 'c/o' mean?
What does the abbreviation 'c/o' mean?
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What does 'HR' measure?
What does 'HR' measure?
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In medical terms, 's/p' refers to what?
In medical terms, 's/p' refers to what?
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What do the letters 'TPR' stand for?
What do the letters 'TPR' stand for?
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What does the abbreviation 'PE' refer to in a medical examination?
What does the abbreviation 'PE' refer to in a medical examination?
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What does 'x' denote in medical shorthand?
What does 'x' denote in medical shorthand?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology and Abbreviations
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Root words are prefixes and suffixes that modify the meaning or definition of a medical term. Examples include:
- Abdomino: abdomen
- Alveolo: alveolus
- Angio: vessel
- Arthro: joint
- Arterio: artery
- Broncho: bronchus
- Cardio: heart
- Cephalo: head
- Cerebro: cerebrum
- Chondro: cartilage
- Colo: colon
- Costo: rib
- Cranio: skull
- Dermo: skin
- Encephalo: brain
- Entero: small intestine
- Gastro: stomach and many more
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Diagnostic suffixes are used to indicate a condition or disease. Examples include:
- -cele: hernia, tumor, protrusion
- -coniosis: abnormal condition of dust secretion
- -crine: secretion
- -ectasis: expansion, dilatation
- -emia: blood condition
- -ia: condition
- -itis: inflammation
- -listhesis: to slip, slide
- -lysis: breakdown, destruction and many more.
Operative/Test Suffixes
- Suffixes pertaining to surgical procedures. Examples include:
- -centesis: puncture
- -cision: cutting
- -ectomy: excision
- -desis: fixation, binding
- -gram: record
- -graphy: process of recording
- -opsy: process of viewing
- -pexy: suspension, fixation
- -plasty: correction/repair
Symptomatic Suffixes
- Suffixes pertaining to symptoms. Examples include:
- -algia: pain
- -genic: origin
- -osis: increase, abnormal condition
- -penia: deficiency, decrease
- -pnea: breathing
General Suffixes
- Suffixes used to indicate processes, conditions, quality, etc. Examples include:
- -ac, al, an, ar, ary, eal, ic, ine, ior, ous, tic: pertaining to
- -ation: process, condition
- -coccus: berry shaped bacteria
- -cyte: cell
Prefixes
- Prefixes used to indicate location, negation, number, time; Examples include:
- ab-: away from
- hemi-: half
- hyper-: above, excessive, beyond
- hypo-: beneath, below, deficient
- anti-: against
- ante-: before
Plural Endings
- Singular and Plural forms of words are important to correctly form the word to describe more than one item. Examples include:
- Singular: vertebra, ovum, nucleus, diagnosis, matrix, carcinoma
- Plural: vertebrae, ova, nuclei, diagnoses, matrices, carcinomata
Miscellaneous Abbreviations
- This section lists charting, diagnostic, surgical abbreviations, and body systems. Examples include:
- a.c.: Before meals
- ad lib: As desired
- BP: Blood Pressure
- CC: Chief complaint
- CCU: Coronary care unit
- DNR: Do not resuscitate
- DOB: Date of birth
- Dx: Diagnosis
- F/u: Follow-up
- HEENT: Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
- H&P: History and physical
- HPI: History of present illness
Time related Abbreviations
- Includes abbreviations for time-related terms, frequently used in medical documentation. Examples include:
- d: day
- h: hour
- q: every
- bid/BID: twice a day
- tid/TID: three times a day
- qh/QH: every hour
- qd/QD: once per day
- qid/QID: four times a day
- qod/QOD: every other day
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations with this quiz. You'll explore important root words and diagnostic suffixes that form the foundation of medical language. Perfect for anyone studying healthcare or medical professions.
