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CNHP 2010 CH. 1
chapter 1 terms and definitions
Term | Definition |
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-logist | one who specializes in the study or treatment of |
-meter | instrument for measuring |
-poiesis | formation |
-scope | instrument for examination |
cyan/o | blue |
erythr/o | red |
leuk/o | white |
py/o | pus |
acr/o | extremity or topmost |
cephal/o | head |
enter/o | small intestine |
hist/o | tissue |
nephr/o | kidney |
esthesi/o | sensation |
gen/o | origin or production |
phob/o | exaggerated fear or sensitivity |
plas/o | formation |
scler/o | hard |
sten/o | narrow |
troph/o | nourishment |
A&W | alive and well |
BP | Blood Pressure |
CC | chief complaint |
CP | chest pain |
Dx | Diagnosis |
PERRLA | pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
ROS | review of systems |
~emia | blood condition |
oligo~ | few of deficient |
para~ | alongside of, abnormal |
~ac | pertaining to |
~al | pertaining to |
WNL | with normal limits |