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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Flashcards Overview
- Flashcards provide quick references for medical abbreviations and terms.
- Effective for studying anatomy, medical procedures, and healthcare concepts.
Key Medical Terms and Definitions
- Post: Relates to the posterior aspect (back) of the body.
- AP (Anterioposterior): Directional term denoting movement or position from front to back.
- Pt (Patient): Individual receiving medical care or treatment.
- HTN (Hypertension): Medical condition characterized by high blood pressure.
- PA (Posteroanterior): Directional term indicating movement or position from back to front.
Diagnostic and Treatment Terms
- AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein): A protein produced by the fetal liver, used in prenatal screenings.
- HR (Heart Rate): The number of heartbeats per minute.
- HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy): Treatment to alleviate symptoms of hormone deficiency.
- AKA (Above the Knee Amputation): Surgical removal of the leg above the knee joint.
- CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident): Medical term for a stroke, a condition that affects blood flow to the brain.
Measurements and Assessments
- BPM (Beats Per Minute): Measurement of heart rate or pulse.
- ARF (Acute Renal Failure): Sudden loss of kidney function, affecting waste elimination.
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography): Imaging technique for observing metabolic processes.
- CXR (Chest X-ray): Radiographic image of the chest for detecting disease.
- XDR (Ultrasound Transducer): Device that emits ultrasound waves to create images.
Conditions and Procedures
- AF (Atrial Fibrillation): Irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots or stroke.
- PT (Prothrombin Time): Blood test measuring time taken for blood to clot.
- CA (Cancer): A group of diseases characterized by abnormal cell growth.
- BP (Blood Pressure): The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
- ETOH (Ethanol): Chemical term for alcohol.
Abbreviations for Common Medical Practices
- Abd (Abdomen): The part of the body between the chest and pelvis.
- NL (Normal): Indicates standard or typical findings.
- H/o (History of): Refers to a previous occurrence of a condition.
- CRT (Cathode Ray Tube): Obsolete technology for displaying images.
- RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant): Anatomical region of the abdomen.
Instructions and Status Indicators
- W/o (Without): Indicates absence of a condition or substance.
- Stat (Immediately): Term used to indicate urgency in medical requests.
- Ant (Anterior): Refers to the front aspect of the body.
- Hx (History): Record of an individual's past medical events.
- DMS (Diagnostic Medical Sonography): Imaging technique using ultrasound for diagnosis.
Directional Prefixes and Suffixes
- LT (Left): Indicates the left side of the body.
- NPO (Nothing By Mouth): Medical instruction to refrain from eating or drinking.
- BX (Biopsy): Procedure to remove tissue for diagnostic examination.
- C/o (Complains of): Describes symptoms reported by the patient.
- R/O (Rule Out): To eliminate a condition as a possible diagnosis.
Additional Terminology
- Bilat (Bilateral): Pertaining to both sides of the body.
- Ca+ (Calcium): Essential mineral for bone health and bodily functions.
- Cm (Centimeter): Metric unit of measurement.
- IV (Intravenous): Delivery of medication or fluids directly into a vein.
- Dx (Diagnosis): The identification of a disease or condition.
Suffixes Indicating Medical Procedures and Conditions
- Prox (Proximal): Closer to the center of the body.
- N/V (Nausea and Vomiting): Symptoms often indicating illness.
- Sup (Superior): Positioned above or higher than another structure.
- Tx (Treatment or Transplant): Health care provided to a patient.
- Med (Medial): Relating to the middle or center of the body.
Surgical and Measurement Terms
- AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm): Bulge in the abdominal aorta that may rupture.
- ASAP (As Soon As Possible): Urgency indicator in medical communication.
- DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis): Blood clot formation in deep veins, often in the legs.
- QA (Quality Assurance): Process ensuring standards and quality in healthcare services.
- Mm (Millimeter): Unit of measurement for small distances or sizes.
Prefixes Indicating Location or Condition
- Pre (Before): Indicates a position relative to time or location.
- Supra (Above): Positioned over or higher than another structure.
- Dia (Through): Refers to movement or passage through a body part.
- Peri (Surrounding): Enclosing or surrounding a specific area.
- Micro (Small): Relating to something that is very small.
Additional Descriptive Terms
- Circum (Around): Refers to surrounding or enclosing.
- Vent (Front): Denotes the front side.
- An (Absent): Indicates lack or absence of something.
- Trans (Across): Movement or passage from one side to another.
- Nulli (Zero): Indicates absence or a null quantity.
Other Directional and Descriptive Terms
- Extra (External): Referring to outside or outer body.
- Endo (Within): Indicates something occurring inside.
- Dys (Irregular): Relating to abnormal function or condition.
- Retro (Backward): Referring to movement in a backward direction.
- Hemi (Half): Indicating one-half of a structure.
Additional Quantitative Indicators
- Mono (One): Represents a singular entity or structure.
- Infero (Below): Located lower than another structure.
- Bi (Two): Indicates the presence of two entities.
- End (Within or Inside): Refers to internal placement.
- Mega (Large): Refers to something significantly larger than normal.
Surgical Suffixes
- -centesis (Puncture or Tap): Refers to a procedure involving entering a cavity.
- -dynia (Pain): A suffix indicating pain associated with a condition.
- -ectomy (Surgical Removal): Refers to the excision of a tissue or organ.
- -edema (Fluid Accumulation): Condition characterized by swelling due to fluid retention.
- -graphy (Recording Procedure): Indicates a method of producing diagnostic images.
Further Specializations
- -megaly (Enlargement): Refers to abnormal enlargement of an organ or body part.
- -metry (Measurement Process): Refers to obtaining measurable data in clinical settings.
- -ologists (Specialists): Health professionals trained to treat specific organs or diseases.
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