Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does 'post' refer to?

lateral

posterior (correct)

medial

What does 'AP' stand for?

anterior-posterior

abdominal-pelvic

anteroposterior (correct)

anterior-posterior axis

What is the meaning of 'pt'?

point

placement test

physical therapy

patient (correct)

What does 'HTN' refer to?

hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PA' stand for?

posteroanterior Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'AFP'?

alpha-fetoprotein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'HR' stand for?

heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'HRT'?

hormone replacement therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AKA' stand for in medical terminology?

above the knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CVA' stand for?

cerebrovascular accident Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BPM' mean?

beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

What is 'ARF' an abbreviation for?

acute renal failure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PET' refer to?

positron emission tomography Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CXR' stand for?

chest x-ray Signup and view all the answers

What does 'XDR' refer to?

ultrasound transducer Signup and view all the answers

What is 'AF' an abbreviation for?

atrial fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PT' stand for?

prothrombin time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CA' refer to?

cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BP' refer to?

blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ETOH' stand for?

ethanol (alcohol) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abd' mean?

abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NL' stand for?

normal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'h/o' stand for?

history of Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CRT' refer to?

cathode ray tube Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RLQ' mean?

right lower quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'w/o' stand for?

with or without Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stat' refer to?

immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ant' refer to?

anterior Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hx' mean in medical terminology?

history Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DMS' refer to?

diagnostic medical sonography Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LT' stand for?

left Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NPO' mean?

nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BX' stand for?

biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'c/o' mean?

complains of Signup and view all the answers

What does 'R/O' indicate?

rule out Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bilat' mean?

bilateral Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ca+' refer to?

calcium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cm' stand for?

centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IV' stand for?

intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Dx' an abbreviation for?

diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Prox' stand for?

proximal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'n/v' refer to?

nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sup' stand for?

superior Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tx' stand for?

treatment or transplant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'med' refer to?

medial Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AAA' stand for?

abdominal aortic aneurysm Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ASAP' mean?

as soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DVT' stand for?

deep vein thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'QA' refer to?

quality assurance Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mm' mean?

millimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'before' refer to?

pre Signup and view all the answers

What does 'above' refer to?

supra Signup and view all the answers

What does 'through' mean?

dia Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peri' refer to?

surrounding Signup and view all the answers

What does 'small' mean?

micro Signup and view all the answers

What does 'around' refer to?

circum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'front' denote?

vent Signup and view all the answers

What does 'absent' mean?

an Signup and view all the answers

What does 'across' refer to?

trans Signup and view all the answers

What does 'zero' mean?

nulli Signup and view all the answers

What does 'external' mean?

extra Signup and view all the answers

What does 'within' mean?

endo Signup and view all the answers

What does 'irregular' refer to?

dys Signup and view all the answers

What does 'backward' mean?

retro Signup and view all the answers

What does 'half' mean?

hemi Signup and view all the answers

What does 'one' stand for?

mono Signup and view all the answers

What does 'below' mean?

infero Signup and view all the answers

What does 'two' refer to?

bi Signup and view all the answers

What does 'within or inside' mean?

end Signup and view all the answers

What does 'large' mean?

mega Signup and view all the answers

What does '-centesis' signify?

puncture or tap Signup and view all the answers

What does '-dynia' refer to?

pain Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ectomy' mean?

surgical removal Signup and view all the answers

What does '-edema' signify?

condition where excessive fluid accumulates Signup and view all the answers

What does '-graphy' mean?

recording or diagnostic procedure Signup and view all the answers

What does '-megaly' refer to?

large or abnormal enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What does '-metry' denote?

process of obtaining a measurement Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ologists' mean?

specialists for specific body parts or diseases Signup and view all the answers

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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