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34 Cards in this Set
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What is otorhinolaryngology? |
Study of the ear, nose, and throat. |
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At the beginning of a word, means time, number, or position. |
Prefix. |
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At the end of a word, means type of condition. |
Suffix. |
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In a word, which part refers to a body part? |
Word root. |
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What type of words means a person? |
Eponyms. |
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Abbreviations. Ex. CPR, AED. |
Acronyms. |
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AED. |
Automatic External Defibrillator. |
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ā. |
Before. |
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abd. |
Abdomen. |
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ac. |
Before meals. |
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AID's. |
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. |
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ADL. |
Activities of Daily Living. |
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AMA. |
Against Medical Advice. |
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amb. |
Ambulate (means to walk). |
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as tol. |
As tolerated. |
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ASA. |
Aspirin. |
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BBS. |
Bilateral Breath Sounds. |
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bid. |
Twice a day. |
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BM. |
Bowel Movement. |
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BP. |
Blood Pressure. |
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BR. |
Bed rest. |
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BS. |
Blood Sugar. |
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a-, an- means? |
without, lack of |
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ab- means? |
Away from. |
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ad- means? |
Towards. |
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-ac, -al means? |
Pertaining to. |
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arteri(o) means? |
Artery (blood vessel). |
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arthr(o) means? |
Joint. |
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auto means? |
Self. |
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bi- means? |
2, double, both. |
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brachi means? |
Arm. |
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brachy means? |
Short. |
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brady means? |
Slow. |
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bronchi means? |
Air tubes in the lungs. |
