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253 Cards in this Set
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Suffixes that are descriptive/pertaining to |
-ac -al -ar -ary -ic -ical -ile |
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Prim/i |
First
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mon/o |
one/single monocyte |
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uni- |
one |
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hemi |
half |
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semi |
half |
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bi |
two |
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dipl/o |
twice/double |
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tri |
three |
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quadr/i |
four |
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tetra |
four |
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multi |
many |
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poly |
much/many |
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cyan |
blue |
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erythr/o |
red |
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leuk/o |
white |
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melan/o |
black |
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negative Prefixes |
a- an- anti- contra- de- dis in- im non un- |
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prefixes pertaining to direction |
ab- ad- dia- per- trans- |
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prefix for degree |
hyper hypo olig pan- super |
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prefixes for size and comparison |
equi hetero homo iso macro mega micro neo normo ortho pseudo re- |
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pertaining to time and/or position |
ante pre pro post |
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-ase |
enzyme lipase enzyme that digests fat |
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-ose |
sugar lactose milk sugar |
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hydro |
water/fluid hydration addition of water |
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gluco |
glucose glucogenesis production of glucose |
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glyco |
sugar/glucose normoglycemia normal blood sugar level |
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sacchar/o |
sugar polysaccharide compound containing many simple sugars |
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amylo |
starch amyloid resembling starch |
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lip/o |
lipid/fat lipophilic attracting or absorbing lipids |
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adipo |
lipid/fat adiposuria presense of fat in urine |
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Steat/o |
Fatty steatorrhea discharge of fatty stool |
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proteo |
protein protease enzyme that digests protein |
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ATP |
the energy compound of the cell that stores energy needed for cell activites; adenosine triphosate |
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carbohydrate |
the category of organic compound that includes sugars and starches |
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lipid |
a category of organic coumoounds that includes fats |
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protein |
a category of organic compounds that includes structural materials, enzymes, and some hormones |
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cytology |
study of cells |
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cytoplasm |
the fluid that fills a cell and holds organelles |
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cell |
the basic structural and functional unit of the living organism, a microscope unit that combines with other cells to form tissues |
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tissue |
groups of cells working together |
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organ |
a part of the body with a specific function. made up of tissues |
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cilia |
Short hair like projections from the cell that move the fluids around the cell |
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choromosome |
a thread like body ina cells nucleus that contains genetic information |
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neucleus |
the cells control center, directs all cellular activities based on the information contained in its chromosomes. |
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DNA |
The genetic compoundof the cell, makes up the genes |
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RNA |
an organic comound involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells. |
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Gene |
a hereditary unit composed of DNA and combined with other genes to form the chromosomes |
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enzyme |
an organic substance that speeds up the rate of a metabolic reaction |
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genesis |
the origin or formation |
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glucose |
a simple sugar that circulates in the blood, the main energy source for metabolism |
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homeostatsis |
a steady state, a condition of internal stability and constancy |
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histology |
study of tissues |
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metabolism |
the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions that occur within an organism |
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mitosis |
cell division |
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mucous |
a thick fluid secreted by cells in membranes and glands that lubricates and protects tissues |
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amino acids |
the nitrogen containing compounds that make up proteins |
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anabolism |
the type of metabolism in which body substances are made, the building phase of metabolism |
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catabolism |
the tpe of metabolism in which subtances are broken down for energy and simple compounds |
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collagen |
a fibrous protein found in connective tissue |
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cortex |
the outer region of an organ |
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medulla |
the inner region of an organ, marrow. |
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glycogen |
a complex sugar compound stored in the liver and muscles and broken down into glucose when needed for energy |
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anterior |
toward the front (belly) of the body |
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posterior |
toward the back of the body |
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medial |
toward the midline of the body |
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lateral |
toward the side of the body |
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proximal |
nearer to the point of attachment |
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distal |
farther from the point of attachment of grom a given reference point |
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superior |
above; higher position |
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inferior |
below; in a lower position |
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cephalad (cranial) |
toward the head |
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caudal |
toward the lower end of the spine, |
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circum |
aroun |
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peri |
around |
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intra |
in/within |
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extra |
outside |
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infra |
below |
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sub |
below/under |
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para |
near/beside |
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retro |
behind/bacward |
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supra |
above |
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digit |
a finger or toe |
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Epigastrium |
the epigastric region above the stomach |
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fundus |
the base or body of a hollow organ, the area of an organ farthas from its opening |
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lumen |
the central opening within a tube or hollow organ |
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meatus |
a passage or opening |
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orifice |
the opening of a cavity |
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dorsal |
toward the back of the body
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ventral t |
toward the front of the body |
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septum |
a wall dividing two cavities |
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sinus |
a cavity |
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sphincter |
a circular muscle that regulates an opening |
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lateral |
toward the side of the body |
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supine |
laying face up |
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Prone |
laying face down |
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cervic/o |
neck |
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ped/o |
foot |
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lapar/o |
abdominal wall |
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lumb/o |
lumbar region/lower back |
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abscess |
localized collection of pus |
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pus |
creamy fluid exudates with white blood cells usually pale yellow or yellow green |
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purulent |
containing pus |
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pathogen |
any microorganism capable of producing disease |
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toxin |
poison |
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sepsis |
presence of harmful microorganism or toxins in the blood |
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lesion |
any deformity of tissue |
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inflammation |
reaction to injury results in heat, pain, redness, swelling |
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etiology |
study of the cause of diease |
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idiopathic |
cause unknown |
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benign |
not malignant/not recurrant |
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malignant |
becomes progressively worse, resulting in death |
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metastasis |
spread of tumor to other body parts |
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acute |
disease having a short and relatively severe course |
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chronic |
a disease persisting over a long period of time |
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adhesion |
pertaining to sticking together |
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cyanosis |
blue discoloration |
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cyst |
filled sac or pouch |
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dilatation/dilation |
widening |
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constriction |
narrowing |
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dysfunction |
abnormality in the function of an organ or part |
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dysplasia |
abnormal development of tissue |
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edema |
swelling in the tissue, retention of fluid and salt |
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afebrile |
no fever |
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febrile |
pertaining to fever |
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pyrogen |
substance that produces fever |
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fistula |
abnormal passage between two organs |
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fracture |
break/rupture in the bone |
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hernia |
abnormal protusion of an organ |
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liithiasis |
condition of having a stone |
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lysis |
seperation/destruction |
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malacia |
softening |
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necrosis |
death of tissue |
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neoplasm |
tumor |
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nomosomial |
an infection aquired in a health care facility |
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opportunistic |
organ infecting when body defenses low |
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polyp |
tumor attached by thin stalk |
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prolapse |
dropping downward displacement of an organ or part |
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ptosis |
fall or droop |
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stenosis |
narrowing/closing in |
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sclerosis |
hardening of tissue or cell wall |
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spasm |
sudden contraction |
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stasis |
stoppage |
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sequelae |
lasting effect of the diease |
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symptom |
set of signs and symptoms occuring together to indicate a disease/condidtion |
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syndrome |
set of symptoms that occur together |
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systemic |
affecting the body as a whole |
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trauma |
wound or injury |
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brady |
slow |
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tachy |
fast |
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dys |
difficult/painful/bad |
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mal |
bad |
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bacterio |
pertining to bacteria |
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viro |
pertaining to virus |
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tox/o |
pertaining to a toxin/poison |
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carcin/o |
pertaining to cancer |
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-cele |
pertaining to tumor/swelling |
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myc/o |
pertaining to fungus |
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oma |
tumor or neoplasm |
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pathy |
denotes a morbid contion or disease |
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pyr/o |
pertaining to heat |
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py/o |
denotes pus |
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-rrhage |
denotes breaking/bursting forth. profuse flow |
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-rrhea |
flow |
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sclero |
hard |
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centisis |
perforation of surgical punture to remove fluid from cavities |
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ectomy |
excision of organ or part |
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otomy |
incision to cut into |
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pexy |
surgical fixation |
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plasty |
surgical repair/surgical correction |
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raphy |
suturing to repair a structire or defect |
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stomy |
surgical creation of an opening |
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tripsy |
surgical crushing |
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catheter |
tubular instrument for withdrawing fluids from a cavity of the body |
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drain |
appliance that allows for drainage of wound |
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ligature |
thread or wire for tying a vessel |
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suture |
to stitch or to secure an incision or wound together |
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endoscope |
instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow structure |
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otoscope |
instrument used to examine the ears |
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ophthalmoscope |
instrument used to examine eyes |
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stethoscope |
instrument used for auscultation/listening |
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thermometer |
instrument used to take temperatures |
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Auscultation |
to listen |
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palpation |
to feel |
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percussion |
to tap with hand or instrument |
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observation/inspection |
to observe or look |
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diagnosis |
determing the nature of diease |
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prognosis |
forcast the probable outcome of the diease |
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staging |
period distinct phase in the course of diease |
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biopsy |
removal of tissue for the purpose of diagnosis |
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cautery |
application of electric current to burn tissue |
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excision |
cutting away or taking out |
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incision |
to cut open or to cut through |
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resection |
excision of a portion of an organ or structure |
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stapling |
application of staples to hold a wound together or attach one surface to another |
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computed tomography (ct scan) |
3 dimensional image produced by a computer from large number of xrays passed at different angles through the body |
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fluoroscopy |
use of xrays to examine deep structures, the shadow cast by xrays passed through the body are observed on a fluorescent screen. |
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magnetic resonance MRI |
Image of soft tissue produced by the use of a magnetic field and radio waves |
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radiography |
a picture made by using xrays |
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arthoplasty |
plastic surgery of a joint formation or moveable joints |
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colostomy |
creation of an opening into colon |
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cystoscopy |
looking into the bladder through a scope |
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gastrectomy |
surgical removal of the stomach |
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laparotomy |
surgical procedure involving a large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity |
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Paracentisis |
puncture of the abdominal wall to remove fluid |
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thoracentesis |
procedure to remove excess fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. |
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Paracentesis |
puncture of abdomen wall to remove fluid |
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Chemotheraphy |
treatment of drugs for cancer |
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palliative treatment |
theraphy designed to relieve or reduce intensity of uncomfortable symptoms but not a cure |
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lavage |
the washing out of a cavity |
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gavage |
process of feeding a patient through an oral nasogastric tube |
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prophylaxis |
prevention of disease |
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ADL |
Activities of daily living |
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Ad Lib |
as desired |
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Abd |
abdomen |
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AK |
Above Knee |
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Ax |
Axillary |
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BK |
Below Knee |
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BRP |
Bathroom Privilages |
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BM |
Bowel Movement |
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BP |
Blood pressure |
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CC |
Chief Complaint |
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C/O |
Complains of |
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CD |
Communicable disease |
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cath |
catheter |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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Noc |
Night |
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Ns |
normal saline |
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OD |
Right Eye
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OS |
Left Eye |
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OU |
both eyes |
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QS |
quantity sufficient |
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QNS |
quantity not sufficient |
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ht. |
height |
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P, post |
after |
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Post op |
post operation |
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pre |
before |
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psych |
psychology |
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Pre-op |
pre-operative |
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prep |
preparation |
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pt. |
Patient |
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PRN |
whenever neccasry |
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R: |
Rectal |
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R. |
respiration |
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Rx |
drug/prescription therapy |
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spec |
speciman |
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stat |
right now, immediately |
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surg |
surgery |
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T |
temperature |
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TPR/Pain = Vital Sign |
pain, temperature, pulse and resperation |
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VS |
vital sign |
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Wt |
weight |
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WNL |
Within normal limits |
