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What are the two suffixes that mean pain?
algia and dynia
What are the three suffixes that mean small?
ole, ule, and ula
What are the three prefixes that have to do with color?
alba-/albi- (white), ethyro- (red), cyan- (blue)
What does the prefix 'juxta-' mean?
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What are three abbreviations for 'dressing'?
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What are three abbreviations for 'discontinue'?
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What is the definition for the abbreviation 'TPR'?
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What is the definition for the abbreviation 'BRP'?
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What is the definition for the abbreviation 'DNR'?
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What is the definition for the abbreviation 'ADL'?
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What does the abbreviation 'QID', 'TID' and 'BID' stand for?
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What suffix means 'blood condition'?
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Give an example of a suffix that follows the rule: When a suffix begins with a consonant, a combining vowel is used with the root word that attaches to the suffix.
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Give an example of a suffix that follows the rule: When a suffix begins with a vowel, the root word attaches directly to the suffix without the aid of a combining vowel.
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Give an example of a suffix that follows the rule: When the singular form of a word ends in -a, change to ae to form the plural.
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Give an example of a suffix that follows the rule: When the singular form of a word ends in -ax, change to aces to form the plural.
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Give an example of a suffix that follows the rule: When the singular form of a word ends in -is, change to es to form the plural.
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Give an example of a suffix that follows the rule: When the singular form of a word ends in -ix, -ex, or -yx change to ices to form the plural.
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Give an example of a suffix that follows the rule: When the singular form of a word ends in -on, change to a to form the plural.
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Give an example of a suffix that follows the rule: When the singular form of a word ends in -um, change to a to form the plural.
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Study Notes
Suffixes Indicating Pain
- -algia and -dynia are suffixes that denote pain in medical terminology.
Suffixes Indicating Smallness
- Suffixes -ole, -ule, and -ula imply small size in medical terms.
Color-Related Prefixes
- alba-/albi- signifies white.
- ethyro- represents red.
- cyan- denotes blue.
Meaning of Prefix 'Juxta-'
- Juxta- translates to "near" in medical terminology.
Abbreviations for Dressing
- Common abbreviations include drg, drsg, and dsg for dressing.
Abbreviations for Discontinuation
- The terms d/c, dc, and disc are used to indicate discontinue.
'TPR' Abbreviation Definition
- TPR stands for Temperature, Pulse, Respiration.
'BRP' Abbreviation Definition
- BRP refers to Bathroom Privileges.
'DNR' Abbreviation Definition
- DNR indicates Do Not Resuscitate orders.
'ADL' Abbreviation Definition
- ADL stands for Activities of Daily Living, crucial for patient care.
Medication Frequency Abbreviations
- QID: Four times a day.
- TID: Three times a day.
- BID: Twice a day.
Suffix for Blood Condition
- The suffix -emia indicates a blood condition.
Combining Vowel Usage for Suffixes Starting with Consonants
- Example: cephal/o/dynia translates to "head pain," demonstrating the use of a combining vowel.
Combining Vowel with Suffixes Starting with Vowels
- Example: cephal/o/algia directly attaches to the suffix, also meaning "head pain."
Pluralization Rules
- Singular ending in -a changes to -ae for plural: Pleura to Pleurae.
- Singular ending in -ax changes to -aces: Thorax to Thoraces.
- Singular ending in -is changes to -es: Crisis to Crises.
- Singular ending in -ix, -ex, or -yx changes to -ices: Appendix to Appendices and Apex to Apices.
- Singular ending in -on changes to -a: Ganglion to Ganglia.
- Singular ending in -um changes to -a: Bacterium to Bacteria.
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Test your knowledge of medical suffixes, prefixes, and abbreviations with this quiz. Understand how these terms denote pain, size, colors, and critical medical directives. Perfect for students in medical terminology courses!
