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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
What does 'Hepato' refer to in 'hepatitis'?
Liver
What does 'Arterio' mean in 'arteriosclerosis'?
Artery
What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?
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What does 'Encephalo' refer to in 'encephalitis'?
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Which prefixes mean 'half'?
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What does 'Rhino' refer to in 'rhinorrhea'?
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Which roots can mean 'white'?
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What does 'Adeno' denote in 'adenectomy'?
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What type of fracture is described as a distal humerus fracture?
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What does the term 'inferior' indicate in anatomy?
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Which anatomical term is synonymous with 'dorsal'?
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What aspect of a body would be injured if a young male jumped feet first from a tree?
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What does 'abduction' refer to in body movement?
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What does unilateral chest expansion indicate in a patient with a pneumothorax?
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A patient in a semireclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position.
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What does hyperemesis gravidarum indicate in a patient?
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What should you do to ensure clarity when abbreviations are used?
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What does 'primigravida' refer to in a patient record?
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What does the abbreviation 'OBS' stand for in medical history?
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What does 'Gastro' refer to in 'gastroenteritis'?
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What does 'Myo' refer to in 'myocarditis'?
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What does polydipsia indicate in a diabetic patient?
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What does bilateral refer to anatomically?
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Why should EMTs have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology?
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What does the root 'melan/o' mean?
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What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?
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What does 'pericardiocentesis' involve?
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Which suffixes mean 'pertaining to'?
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What does AAA stand for in a medical context?
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What does flexion refer to?
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What does extension refer to?
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What does adduction mean?
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What does bilateral refer to in a medical context?
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What does abduction mean in terms of body movement?
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What does '-ectomy' indicate in the term 'splenectomy'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
- -ectomy: Indicates surgical removal of a specific body part.
- Hepato-: Refers to the liver, commonly seen in terms like hepatitis.
- Arterio-: Relates to arteries, such as in arteriosclerosis.
- Multi-: A prefix meaning many or multiple.
- Encephalo-: Pertains to the brain, as in encephalitis.
- Hemi- and semi-: Prefixes meaning half.
- Rhino-: Refers to the nose, used in terms like rhinorrhea.
- Leuk/o and alb: Roots indicating the color white.
- Adeno-: Relates to glands, found in words like adenectomy.
Anatomical and Physiological Terminology
- Distal Humerus Fracture: A fracture located just above the elbow in the humerus.
- Inferior: Refers to parts of the body closer to the feet.
- Posterior: Synonymous with dorsal, indicating the back side of the body.
- Plantar: Refers to the sole or bottom of the foot; initial injury in jumping occurs here.
- Abduction: Movement away from the body's midline.
- Unilateral Chest Expansion: Indicates that only one side of the chest rises, typical in conditions like pneumothorax.
Positioning and Patient Descriptions
- Fowler Position: A semi-reclined position where the head is elevated to aid in breathing.
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Excessive vomiting during pregnancy.
- Primigravida: Indicates a woman who is pregnant for the first time.
- Organic Brain Syndrome (OBS): Refers to decreased consciousness due to a medical history of brain-related issues.
- Polydipsia: Excessive thirst, often associated with diabetes.
Joint Movement Terminology
- Flexion: The action of bending a joint.
- Extension: The process of straightening a joint.
- Adduction: Movement of a body part toward the midline.
- Bilateral: Describes conditions or body parts that are present on both sides of the midline.
- Abduction: Movement of a body part away from the midline.
Medical Abbreviations and Procedures
- Pericardiocentesis: Refers to the procedure involving the removal of fluid around the heart.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): A condition involving a bulging in the aorta, often requiring evaluation for abdominal pain.
- Communication in Health Care: Essential for EMTs to effectively interact and convey information about patients.
Color and Disease Terminology
- Melan/o: Indicates the color black.
- -pathy: A suffix meaning disease or disorder.
- Surgical Context: The term "-ectomy" is reiterated in procedures such as splenectomy, confirming its role in describing surgery for removal.
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