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Medical Terminology
Term | Definition |
---|---|
0 | none |
# | number |
a | without |
aa | of each |
Ab | abortion |
abd | abdomen |
abdominal | between thorax and pelvis |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ac | before meals |
act | motion |
ad lib | as desired |
adeno | gland |
admin | administration |
aero | air |
af | towards |
al | pertaining to |
albo | white |
alveol | tiny cavity |
alveolo | air sac |
AM | morning |
ambulare | walk |
amt | amount |
an | without |
anatomy | structure |
andro | male |
ante | before |
antebrachial | forearm |
antecubital | front of elbow |
anti | against |
AP | apical pulse |
APAP | acetaminophen |
appendicul | little attachment |
approx | approximate |
appt | appointment |
aq | water |
ar | pertaining to |
arche | beginning |
arthro | joint |
artic | joint |
ASA | aspirin |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
ase | enzyme |
athero | yellowish, fatty plaque |
ation | process or condition |
atrio | atrium |
audio | hearing |
axillary | armpit |
BA | backache |
baro | weight |
BC | birth control |
BG | blood glucose |
bid | twice a day |
bilirubino | bilirubin |
bio | life |
blast | immature cell |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
BPM | beats per minute |
brachial | upper arm |
brady | slow |
bronchi | bronchi |
BSE | breast self examination |
buccal | cheek |
buttock | gluteal region |
Bx | biopsy |
c | with |
carpal | wrist |
celiac | abdomen |
cephalic | head |
cervical | neck |
costal | ribs |
cranial | skull |
crural | lower leg |
cubital | elbow |
cutaneous | skin |