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Medical Terminology Fill In The Blanks

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Term: lip/oDefinition:
Term: -emiaDefinition: blood
Term: -Definition: excessive
Term: Definition: protein
Term: angi/o vas/o vascul/oDefinition:
Term: /oDefinition: heart
Term: /oDefinition: intestine
Term: /oDefinition: esophagus
Term: gastr/oDefinition:
Term: hem/o hemat/oDefinition:
Term: hepat/oDefinition:
Term: oste/oDefinition:
Term: ur/o urin/oDefinition:
Term: -al -ealDefinition: pertaining
Term: -ectasisDefinition: expansion or
Term: -ectomyDefinition: (removal)
Term: -iaDefinition: condition
Term: -itisDefinition:
Term: -logyDefinition: study
Term: -megalyDefinition:
Term: -stomyDefinition: of an opening
Term: -tomyDefinition:
Term: oligo-Definition: few or
Term: para-Definition: of, abnormal
Term: peri-Definition:
Term: -ac -al -ar -ary -eal -ic -ous -tic -arDefinition: to
Term: -dyniaDefinition:
Term: -iumDefinition: or tissue
Term: -rrhaphyDefinition:
Term: -rrhexisDefinition:
Term: endo-Definition:
Term: epi-Definition:
Term: sub-Definition: or under
Term: of -aDefinition: -ae
Term: of -isDefinition: -es
Term: of -maDefinition: -mata
Term: of -onDefinition: -a (ex: to phenomena)
Term: of -umDefinition: -a (ex: to bacteria)
Term: of -usDefinition: -i
Term: of -axDefinition: -aces
Term: of -ex or -ixDefinition: -ices (ex: to appendices)
Term: of -yDefinition: -ies
Term: a- an-Definition:
Term: anti- contra-Definition: against or to
Term: de-Definition: from, down, or
Term: ab-Definition: away
Term: ad-Definition: to, toward, or
Term: - peri-Definition: around
Term: dia- trans-Definition: across or
Term: e- ec- ex-Definition: out or
Term: ecto- exo- extra-Definition:
Term: inter-Definition:
Term: meso-Definition:
Term: meta-Definition: , after, or change
Term: -Definition: backward or
Term: sub- infra-Definition: below or
Term: bi-Definition: two or
Term: hemi- semi-Definition:
Term: hypo-Definition: or deficient
Term: macro-Definition: or long
Term: -Definition: small
Term: mono- uni-Definition:
Term: pan-Definition:
Term: poly- multi-Definition:
Term: quadri-Definition:
Term: - supra-Definition: above or
Term: tri-Definition:
Term: ultra-Definition: beyond or
Term: ante- pre- pro-Definition:
Term: -Definition: slow
Term: tachy-Definition:
Term: post-Definition: after or
Term: re-Definition: or back
Term: con- syn- sym-Definition: together or
Term: dys-Definition: painful, difficult, or
Term: eu-Definition: good or
Term: neo-Definition:
Term: -algia -dyniaDefinition:
Term: -genesisDefinition: origin or
Term: -lysisDefinition: down or dissolution
Term: -oidDefinition:
Term: -peniaDefinition: abnormal
Term: -rrheaDefinition:
Term: -spasmDefinition: contraction
Term: -celeDefinition: pouching or
Term: -iasisDefinition: formation or of
Term: -malaciaDefinition:
Term: -omaDefinition:
Term: -osisDefinition: condition or
Term: -phil -philiaDefinition: attraction
Term: -ptosisDefinition: falling or downward
Term: -rrhage -rrhagiaDefinition: to burst (usually blood)
Term: -centesisDefinition: puncture for
Term: -desisDefinition:
Term: -pexyDefinition: or fixation
Term: -plastyDefinition: repair or reconstruction
Term: -ationDefinition:
Term: -eDefinition: general indicator that a word is a person, place, or
Term: -ia -ismDefinition: condition
Term: -yDefinition: condition or process
Term: -icle -ole -ula -uleDefinition:
Term: -gramDefinition:
Term: -graphDefinition: instrument for
Term: -graphyDefinition: of recording
Term: -iatrics -iatryDefinition:
Term: -logistDefinition: one who specializes in study or treatment
Term: -istDefinition: one who in
Term: -meterDefinition: instrument for
Term: -metryDefinition: process of
Term: -poiesisDefinition:
Term: -scopeDefinition: instrument for
Term: -scopyDefinition: process of
Term: -stasisDefinition: stop or
Term: cyan/oDefinition:
Term: erythr/oDefinition:
Term: leuk/oDefinition:
Term: melan/oDefinition:
Term: aer/oDefinition: air,
Term: /oDefinition: water
Term: py/oDefinition:
Term: /o lapar/oDefinition:
Term: acr/oDefinition: or topmost
Term: aden/oDefinition:
Term: /oDefinition: joint
Term: /oDefinition: head
Term: col/o colon/oDefinition:
Term: derm/o dermat/o cutane/oDefinition:
Term: cyt/oDefinition:
Term: hist/oDefinition:
Term: my/o muscul/oDefinition:
Term: nas/o rhin/oDefinition:
Term: /o ren/oDefinition:
Term: neur/oDefinition:
Term: or/oDefinition:
Term: /o pneumon/oDefinition: air or
Term: carcin/oDefinition:
Term: crin/oDefinition: to
Term: esthesi/oDefinition:
Term: fibr/oDefinition:
Term: gen/oDefinition: origin or
Term: gynec/oDefinition:
Term: lith/oDefinition:
Term: /oDefinition: form
Term: necr/oDefinition:
Term: onc/oDefinition: tumor or
Term: orth/oDefinition: straight, , or correct
Term: path/oDefinition:
Term: ped/oDefinition: or foot
Term: phag/oDefinition: eat or
Term: phob/oDefinition: exaggerated fear or
Term: plas/oDefinition:
Term: psych/oDefinition:
Term: scler/oDefinition:
Term: son/oDefinition:
Term: sten/oDefinition:
Term: therm/oDefinition:
Term: tox/o toxic/oDefinition:
Term: /oDefinition: nourishment or
Term: Definition: assessment
Term: A&WDefinition: alive and
Term: Definition: complaint
Term: c/oDefinition: complains
Term: DxDefinition:
Term: FHDefinition: history
Term: HEENTDefinition: head, eyes, ears, nose, and
Term: H&PDefinition: and physical
Term: HPI, Definition: history of present illness, illness
Term: Definition: history
Term: IMP Definition:
Term: L&WDefinition: living and
Term: NADDefinition: no distress
Term: NKA, Definition: no known allergies, no known drug
Term: ODefinition: information
Term: Definition: occupational
Term: PDefinition: plan (reccommendation, )
Term: PE, Definition: physical
Term: Definition: pupils equal, , and reactive to light and accommodation
Term: PH, PMH Definition: past history, past medical
Term: R/ODefinition: rule
Term: ROS, Definition: review of , systems review
Term: Definition: subjective
Term: Definition: social
Term: SxDefinition:
Term: UCHDDefinition: usual diseases
Term: Definition: within limits
Term: acuteDefinition: sharp; having intense, often severe and a short course
Term: Definition: a condition that develops slowly and over a period of time
Term: benignDefinition: mild or
Term: Definition: or cancerous
Term: Definition: gradual deterioration of cells and body functions
Term: degenerative Definition: any disease in which deterioration of the or function of tissue occurs
Term: diagnosisDefinition: determination of the presence of a disease based on an evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test
Term: Definition: of cause of disease
Term: exacerbationDefinition: in severity of a disease, with aggravation of symptoms
Term: remissionDefinition: a period in which and signs stop or abate
Term: Definition: relating to a
Term: Definition: a condition occurring without a clearly cause
Term: Definition: limited to a area or part
Term: Definition: relating to the body rather than to only a part
Term: Definition: a feeling of uneasiness or discomfort; the first indication of illness
Term: Definition: significant
Term: Definition: sick; a state
Term: mortalityDefinition: the state of being subject to
Term: prognosisDefinition: foreknowledge; prediction of the likely outcome of a disease based on general health status of patient along with knowledge of the usual course of the ; often noted in one word (good or bad)
Term: Definition: pertaining to the of a condition as the signs and symptoms increase in severity
Term: Definition: a or measure that prevents disease
Term: Definition: to occur again; describes a return of symptoms and signs after a period of rest or
Term: Definition: a disorder or condition usually resulting from a previous or injury
Term: signDefinition: a mark; objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an
Term: Definition: evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient and often noted in his or her own words
Term: Definition: a running together; of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture indicating a particular condition or disease
Term: Definition: not involved in bringing on the condition or
Term: unremarkableDefinition: ; not out of the ordinary or significant
Term: Definition: coronary (cardiac) care
Term: Definition: emergency care
Term: ERDefinition: room
Term: Definition: intensive care
Term: Definition: (registered bed patient)
Term: Definition: outpatient
Term: ORDefinition: operating
Term: PACUDefinition: postanesthetic care
Term: Definition: recovery
Term: post-op/postopDefinition: (after surgery)
Term: pre-op/preopDefinition: preoperative (before )
Term: Definition: to clinic
Term: Definition: return to
Term: B with a around itDefinition:
Term: Definition: privileges
Term: Definition: pain
Term: DC or D/CDefinition: , discontinue
Term: ETOHDefinition: ethyl
Term: L with a around itDefinition:
Term: R with a around itDefinition: right
Term: m with a circle itDefinition: murmur
Term: ptDefinition:
Term: Definition: regular rate and
Term: Definition: of breath
Term: TrDefinition:
Term: TxDefinition: treatment or
Term: Definition: signs
Term: Definition: temperature
Term: Definition: pulse
Term: RDefinition:
Term: BP Definition: pressure
Term: HtDefinition:
Term: Definition: weight
Term: Definition: well-developed and well-nourished
Term: y/o or y.o.Definition: year
Term: #Definition: number or pound (before numberal = number; after numberal = )
Term: Definition: , centigrade
Term: FDefinition:
Term: little circle with a Definition:
Term: little circle with an Definition:
Term: arrow Definition:
Term: downDefinition:
Term: circle with a slash through Definition: none or
Term: ccDefinition: centimeter (1cc =1mL)
Term: g or Definition:
Term: kgDefinition: (1kg = 2.2lbs)
Term: cu mm or mm^3Definition: millimeter
Term: fl ozDefinition: ounce
Term: grDefinition:
Term: Definition: drop
Term: gttDefinition:
Term: Definition: dram = 1/8
Term: lb or #Definition: (16 oz)
Term: Definition: (32 oz)
Term: Definition: tablet
Term: Definition: capsule
Term: Definition: suppository
Term: p.o. (per os)Definition: by /oral
Term: SLDefinition: sublingual (under )
Term: Definition: in the
Term: PV Definition: vaginal (per )
Term: PRDefinition: rectal (per )
Term: aerosolDefinition:
Term: Definition: device used to produce a fine spray or mist, often in a metered
Term: Definition: intradermal injection; the skin
Term: IMDefinition: injection; within the muscle
Term: IVDefinition: intravenous injection; within the
Term: SC SQ sub-QDefinition: injection; under the skin
Term: Definition: to surface of skin
Term: Definition: absorption of drug unbroken skin
Term: Definition: drug reservoir embedded in the body to provide continual of medication
Term: a with a line over Definition: ante;
Term: a.c.Definition: ante cibum; meals
Term: a.m.Definition: ante meridiem; noon
Term: b.i.d.Definition: bis in die; twice a
Term: Definition: day
Term: Definition: hour
Term: h.s.Definition: hora somni; at teh hour of (bedtime)
Term: noc.Definition: noctis;
Term: p with a line over Definition: post;
Term: p.c.Definition: post cibum; meals
Term: p.m.Definition: post meridiem; noon
Term: p.r.n.Definition: pro re nata; as
Term: qDefinition: quaque;
Term: q.d.Definition: quaque die; day
Term: qhDefinition: quaque hora; hour
Term: Definition: every 2
Term: q.i.d.Definition: quarter in die; four times a
Term: q.o.d.Definition: quaque die; every other day
Term: Definition: statium;
Term: t.i.d.Definition: ter in die; times a day
Term: wkDefinition:
Term: yrDefinition:
Term: ADDefinition: dextra; right ear
Term: ad lib.Definition: ad libitum; as
Term: amtDefinition:
Term: aqDefinition: aqua;
Term: ASDefinition: sinistra; left ear
Term: Definition: auris unitas; both
Term: c with a line over Definition:
Term: Definition: non per os; by mouth
Term: Definition: oculus dexter; eye
Term: OSDefinition: oculus sinister; left
Term: Definition: oculus ; both eyes
Term: perDefinition: by or
Term: Definition: ; prescription
Term: s with a line over Definition: sine;
Term: Definition: signa; label; instruction to the
Term: ss with a line over Definition: ; one-half
Term: Definition: while
Term: xDefinition: times or for; x6=six , x2d=for 2 days
Term: >Definition: greater
Term: < Definition: less
 
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