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Vital Signs
Pyrexia
Hyperpyrexia
Hypothermia
Tachycardia
above.
= Subnormal or low body temperature (e.g. 35.5oC).
= Rapid pulse rate, above 100 beats per minute (in
Bradycardia
adults).
= Slow pulse rate; below 60 beats per minutes ( in
Eupnea
adults).
= Normal breathing. It is quit or noiseless, effortless
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
adults).
= Slow breathing; less that 12 breaths per minute( in
Hyperventilation
adults).
= Deep, rapid respiration. Also called Kussmauls
breathing.
Slow, shallow respiration
Deep respiration. Rate is not affected
Shallow respiration. Rate is not affected.
Difficult and labored respiration.
Difficult of respiration in supine or lying position,
Hypoventilation
Polypnea
Oligopnea
Dyspnea
Orthopnea
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17.
18.
Apnea
Systolic Pressure
Diastolic
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Pressure
Pulse Pressure
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12.
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15.
Hypertension
mmHg
systolic
Hypotension
Normotension
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Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Dorsal or Supine
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Position
Fowlers Position
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Lithotomy
30.
Position
Genupectoral or
Knee Chest
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hips.
= Side lying position
= Semi- prone, side lying position
= Abdomen lying position, with face turned to the
Overweight
Obesity
Dehydration
Gastric gavage
Gastric lavage
Gastrostomy
feeding.
= Irrigation of the stomach through nasogastric tube
= Feeding a client through a tube inserted directly into
Jejunostomy
feeding.
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Position
Lateral Position
Sims Position
Prone Position
feeding
40.
90 degree angle)).
Defecation
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fecal Impaction
Obstipation
Flatulence
colon.
= Is the presence of excessive gas in the intestines. Also
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Fecal
called tympanities
= Is the involuntary elimination of bowel contents.
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incontinence
Feces
Stool
Acholic stool
environment.
= Gray, or pale, or clay colored stool. This is due
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absence
of
stercobilin
in
biliary
obstruction.
Melena
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Hematochezia
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Steatorrhea
blood.
= Is greasy/fatty, bulky, foul smelling stool. It is due
to
the
presence
cholelithiasis
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60.
of
undigested
(gallstone)
and
fats
like
in
pancreatitis
Enema
Micturition
Hematuria
Pyuria
Bacteriuria
Albuminuria
Proteinuria
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Cylindruria
Glycosuria
Ketonuria
Polyuria
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than
100
Oliguria
diuresis.
= Is inadequate
Anuria
Frequency
Nocturia
Urgency
Dysuria
Hesitancy
Enuresis
urine
production,
less
than
30
Pollakuria
Urinary
sleep.
= Is frequent, scanty urination
= Is the involuntary passage of urine.
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incontinence
Urinary retention
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Credes maneuver
Acne
Erythema
Hirsutism
Hyperhidrosis
Bromhidrosis
Vitiligo
skin
over
caused
the
by
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Alopecia
Pediculosis
Body Mechanics
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Muscle atrophy
Osteoporosis
Ankylosis
Contracture
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joint mobility.
Thrombophelebiti = Is inflammation of the vein due to the presence of
blood clot.
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Atelectasis
Anorexia
Pressure sores
Ischemia
Hypoxia
Necrosis
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Dorsal
Recumbent
98.
Position
Trendelenburg
99.
Position
Modified
Trendelenburg
Position
100. Reverse
Trendelenburg
Position
101. Supination
102. Pronation
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105.
106.
Plantar flexion
Dorsiflexion
Eversion
Inversion
downward
Moving the
Moving the
Moving the
Moving the
feet downward
feet upward at the ankle
foot outward at the ankle
foot inward
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Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
Rotation
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113. Retraction
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Elevation
Depression
Insomnia
Hypersomnia
Narcolepsy
Somnambulism
Soliloquy
Bruxism
Libel
Slander
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attack.
= Is periodic cessation of breathing during sleep. It is
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characterized by snoring.
Is sleep walking
Sleep talking
Clenching and grinding of teeth during sleep.
Is defamation by means of prints, writing or pictures
Is defamation by spoken words, stating unprivileged
125. Assault
126. Battery
unjustifiably.
= The willful touching of a person, including persons
clothes or something the person is carrying that may
127. False
imprisonment
128. Malpractice
129. Senescene
130. Sinility
occupations
in
which
highly
technical
severe
or
mental
deterioration
= refers to removal of an organ
- removal of the appendix
- removal of the uterus
- removal of the ovary
- removal of the breast
- removal of the tonsils
- removal of the kidney
- removal of the lung
- removal of the thyroid gland
= Involve repair of congenitally defective organ or
damaged organ
orrhaphy.
pexy
a. Cheiloplasty
b. Uranoplasty
c. Herniorrhaphy
d. Orchidopexy
e. Rhinoplsty
f. Blepharoplasty
133. Wound dehiscene
134. Wound
evisceration
135. Hematoma
136. Oncology
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Hyperplsia
Hypertrophy
Cachexia
Epistaxis
Suffix itis
a. Sinusitis
b. Tonsillitis
c. Laryngitis
d. Pharyngitis
e. Stomatitis
f. Conjunctivitis
g. Appendicitis
h. Arthritis
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i. Gastritis
142. Pneumothorax
143. Pleural effusion
a. Hemothorax
b. Pyothorax
c. Hydrothorax
144. Pulmonary
edema
145. Flail chest
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Hypoxemia
Gangrene
Aneurysm
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
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the sternum.
Low oxygen levels in the blood
Decomposing necrotic tissues
Is localized, irreversible
Is hardening of the arteries
Is narrowing or occlusion of lumen of arteries due to
151. Pallor
152. Cyanosis
153. Hyperlipidemia
oxygenation.
= Is bluish discoloration of the skin due to inadequate
154. Thrombus
oxygenation.
= A blood clot attached to the blood vessel wall. The
155. Embolus
called embolism.
= Pain in the calf of the leg
= Dilated veins, usually in the lower extremities
= Presence of blood clots attached to blood vessels and
159. Intermittent
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Claudication
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Thrombocytes
Polycythemia
Polycythemia
vera
by rest.
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165. Anemia
166. Syncope
167. Paresthesia
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Vertigo
Tinnitus
Dysphagia
Odynophagia
Cheilosis
Koilonychia
Pica
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175. Hemosiderosis
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Leukemia
Teratogenic
Leukopenia
Leukocytosis
Erythrocytosis
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytosis
Hernia
Jaundice
185. Pruritus
186. Immune
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compromised
Hepatomegaly
Splenomegaly
Gynecomastia
Atrophy
Pustule
Papule
193. Nodule
blood
Malignant disorder of the blood and bone marrow
A substance or drug that causes congenital defect
Low white blood cells count
Elevated white blood cells count
Elevated red blood cells count
Low platelets count
Elevated platelets counts
Protrusion of an organ through weakened muscle wall
Yellowish discoloration of the skin due to elevated
bilirubin levels
= Is itchiness
= Is having low resistance to infection
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194. Asterixis
195. Cholelithiasis
196. Cholecystitis
197. Gigantism
198. Dwarfism
199. Galactorrhea
growth hormone
= Excessive milk production due to hyposecreation of
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Dyspareunia
Diaphoresis
Exophthalmos
Hemorrhage
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Goiter
Dysrhytmias
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Stridor
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Pyorrhe
Furuncles
Carbuncles
Cellulitis
218. Alexia
219. Dysphonia
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prolactin.
Painful sexual intercourse
Excessive sweating
Protrusion of the eyeballs
Is bleeding
Is Hypersecration of thyroid hormones
Is Hyposecration of thyroid hormones
Enlargement of the thyroid gland
Abnormal heart rhythm. Also, arrhythmias
Elevated blood glucose levels
Decreased blood glucose levels
Noisy breathing due to laryngospasm
Excessive urination. Also diuresis
Excessive thirst
Excessive hunger
Infection of the gums
Boils that grow singly
Boils that grow in groups
Diffuse inflammation of tissues. There is swelling
220. Dysarthia
intact
= Distorted
speech
sound;
speech
may
sound
221. Aphasia
= Defect
222. Expressive
comprehension
= Inability to speak clearly
Aphasia
223. Receptive
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Aphasia
Agraphia
Apraxia
Ataxia
Ageusia
Anosmia
Nystagmus
Diplopia
Strabismus
in
word
choice
and
grammar
or
in
language
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Inability to write
Inability to do activities performed by fingers
Uncoordinated movements
Absence of sense of taste
Absence of sense of smell
Rolling of the eyeballs
Double vision
Deviation of eyeballs. Also, squinting, crossetedness,
232. Alert
hyperopia
= Awake,
easily
appropriately
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Not fully alert, drifts off to sleep when not
somnolent
aroused,
oriented,
responds
voice,
but
looks
drowsy.
Responds
decreased.
= Sleeps most of the time, difficult to arouse needs
loud shout or vigorous shake, acts confused when
aroused, converses in monosyllables, speech may be
mumbled
and
incoherent,
requires
constant
only
to
236. Coma
activity persists.
= Completely unconscious, no response to pain or to
any external or internal stimuli ( e.g when suctioned,
does not try to push the catheter away ) Light coma
inattentive
incoherent
conversation;
often
agitated
and
having
visual
239. Depression
240. Anxiety
241. Fear
to make up my mind.
= Worried, uneasy, apprehensive, external danger is
242. Irritability
243. Rage
244. Ambivalence
245. Lability
246. Inappropriate
affect
247. Phobia
248. Hypochondriasis
249. Delusions
251. Illusion
voices or music.
= Misinterpretation of an actual existing stimulus by
any sense. Example: folds of bed sheets appear to be
252. Cephalgia
253. Hemianopia
254. Hemiplegia
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Quadriplegia
Paraplegia
Monoplegia
Otorrhea
Rhinorrhea
animated.
= Is headache
= Loss of half of the visual filed
= Paralysis of one side of the body (left side or right
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side)
Paralysis of the four extremities.
Paralysis of the lower half of the body.
Paralysis of one extremity
Cerebrospinal leak from the ear
Discharge from the nose,e.g., cerebrospinal leak from
the nose
= Tiptoe walking. It is experienced by people with
261. Ptosis
Parkisnons disease
= Drooping of an organ, e.g., ptosis of the eyelid, ptosis
262. Scoliosis
263. Kyphosis
of the kidney.
= Exaggerated lateral curvature of the spine
= Exaggerated antero- posterior curvature of the spine.
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Lordosis
Mydriasis
Miosis
Cataract
Glaucoma
269. Enucleation
270. Hyperopia
271. Myopia
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Also hunchback
Exaggerated lumbar curvature of the spine
Dilatation of pupils
Constriction of pupils
Opacity of the lens
Eye disorder characterized by increased intraocular
pressure
= Surgical removal of the eyeball
= Is nearsightedness
= Eye disorder that causes farsightedness due to
272. Presbyopia
273. Astigmatism
274. Presbycussis
unequal
= Hearing loss of the elderly due to degeneration of
nervous
tissues
in
the
ears.
Deafness
is
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypovolemia
Hypervolemia
Anaphylaxix
Hemoptysis
Sepsis
Septicemia
Amernorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Menorrhagia
Metrorrhagia
Menopause
Vesicles
Bullae
Emesis
Mastication
Deglutition
Encorpresis
Satiety
Carcinoma
Benign Tumor
voice
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of
fluids
in-between
the
cells
(interstitial spaces.)
Low serum sodium label
High serum sodium label
Low serum potassium label
High serum potassium label
Low serum calcium label
High serum calcium label
Low serum magnesium label
High serum magnesium label
Decreased blood volume
Increased blood volume
Severe allergic reaction
Coughing up with blood
Presence of infection
Presence of severe infection in the blood
Absence of menstruation
Painful menstruation
Excessive bleeding during menstruation
Bleeding in between menstrual period
The physiologic cessation of menses/menstruation
Fluid-filled lesions, less than 1 cm
Fluid-filled lesions, greater than 1 cm
Is vomiting
Is chewing
Is swallowing
Is bowel incontinence
Is feeling of having had eaten enough
Is cancer; malignant tumor
A harmless, non- cancerous tumor
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308.
esophagus
stomach
duodenum
rectum and sigmoid
colon
urinary bladder
abdominal cavity
joint
bronchi
body organ or body
cavity
a. Thoracentesis
- Is aspiration of fluid from the pleural space
b. Paracentesis
- Is aspiration of fluid from the abdominal cavity
c. Arthrocentesis
- Is aspiration of fluid from the joint
310. Suffix algia
=
means pain
a. Arthalgia
- Joint pain
b. Myalgia
- Muscle pain
c. Otalgia
- Pain in the ear; ear ache
311. Suffix opstomy means opening to the outside of the body
a. Colostomy
Opening of the colon to the outside of the body
b. Tracheostomy
Opening of the trachea to the outside of the body
c. Ileostomy
Opening of the ileum to the outside of the body
d. Vesicostomy
Opening of the urinary bladder to the outside of
the body
312. Prefix dys means painful, difficult, abnormal, and bad.
a. Dyspnea Difficult or labored breathing
b. Dysphagia Difficult swallowing
c. Dysuria Difficult or painful urination
d. Dysmenorrhea Painful menstruation
e. Dysplasia Abnormal cell formation or development. Normal cells
change in size , shape and organization.
A. Cardiovascular System
Prefix
Meaning
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Vessel
Aorta
Artery
Heart
Vein
Vein
Arteriole
Venule
Angi/o
Aort/o
Arteri/o
Cardi/o
Coron/o
Phleb/o
Arteriol/o
Venul/o
Terminology
Angioplasty
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy
Coronary Arteries
Phlebotomy
Intravenous
Arteriolitis
Venulitis
Meaning
Repair of blood vessel
Narrowing of the aorta
Hardening of the arteries
Disease of the heart muscle
Arteries on the heart
Incision of a vein
Within a vein
Inflammation of arterioles
Inflammation of venules
B. Digestive System
Prefix
Meaning
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Gallbladder
Colon
Duodenum
Esophagus
Stomach
Cholcyst/o
Col/o, Colon/o
Duoden/o
Esophag/o
Gastr/o
6. Hepat/o
7. Ile/o
8. Jejun/o
9. Or/o
10. Pacreat/O
11. Pharyng/o
12. Proct/o
13. Stomat/o
14. Choledoch/o; Cholangi/o
Terminology
Cholecystectomy
Colostomy
Colonoscopy
Duodenal
Esophageal
Gastritis
Hepatomegaly
Ileostomy
Gastrojejunostomy
Oral
Pancreatitis
Pharyngeal
Proctoscopy
Stomatitis
Ascites
Liver
Lleum
Jejunum
Mouth
Pancreas
Pharynx
Anus and Rectum
Mouth
Common bile duct
Meaning
Meaning
Adrenal gland
2. Hypophys/o
Pituitary gland
3. Oophor/o, ovary/o
Ovary
4. Orch/o,Orchi/o Orchid/o
Testis
5. Pancreat/o
Pancreas
6. Parathyroid/o
Parathyroid
7. Pituitar/o
Pituitary
8. Thym/o
Thymus gland
9. Thyroid/o
Thyroid
Terminology
Adrenalectomy
Meaning
Removal of adrenal gland
Hypophysectomy
Oophoritis
Orchitis
Orchiopexy
Orchidectomy/orchiectomy
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Thyroidectomy
Thymoma
Exophthalmos
Meaning
Cervix
2. Colp/o, vagin/o
Vagina
3. Hyster/o, uter/o
Uterus
4. Oophor./ovary/o
Ovary
5. Salping/o
Fallopian tube
6. Mamm/o
breast
Terminology
Meaning
Cervicitis
Colposcopy
Vaginitis
Hysterectomy
Hysterosalpingography
Oophorectomy
Salpingectomy
Mammary
Mammoplasty
Mastectomy
Mastitis
E. Lymphatic System
Prefix
1. Lymph/o
2. Lymphaden/o
3. Lymphangi/o
4. Splen/o
Terminology
Lymphoma
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphangiography
Lymphedema
splenomegaly
Meaning
Lymph fluid
Lymph node (gland)
Lymph vessel
Spleen
Meaning
Malignant tumor of lymph nodes and
lymphatic tissue
Disease/enlargement of lymph nodes
X-ray examination of lymph vessels and
nodes after injection of contrast medium
into the soft tissue of the foot
Accumulation of fluid in tissue spaces
due to obstruction of lymph nodes or
vessels.
Enlargement of the spleen
Meaning
Penis
Testis
3.
4.
5.
6.
Prostat/o
Scrot/o
Urethr/o
Vas/o
Prostate gland
Scrotum
Uretha
Vas deferens
G. Musculoskeletal System
Prefixes
1. Arthr/o
2. Chondr/o
3. Cost/o
4. Crani/o
5. Ligament/o
6. My/o, myos/o, muscul/o
7. Myel/o
8. Oste/o
9. Pelv/o
10. Spondyl, vertebr/o
11. Ten/o,tendin/o
TERMIONOLOGY
Arthroscopy
Costochondritis
Craniotomy
Myositis
Osteomyelitis
Spondylosis
Anklosing Spondylitis
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Arthrosplasty
Laminectomy
Meaning
Joint
Cartilage
Rib
Skull
Ligament
Muscle
Bone marrow
Bone
Pelvis, hipbone
Vertebra
tendon
MEANING
Visual examination of joint
Inflammation of a rib and its cartilage
Incision of the skull
Inflammation of a muscle
Inflammation of bone and bone marrow
Abnormal condition of the vertebra
Inflammation of the vertebrate with
stiffening of spinal joints so that
movement becomes painful
Weak and brittle bones
Inflammation of joints
Repair of joint
Surgical removal of the posterior portion
of the vertebra.
H. Nervous System
Prefixes
1. Cerebell/o
2. Cerebr/o
3. Encephala/o
4. Medull/o
5. Myel/o
6. Neur/o
Terminology
Cerebellar
Cerebral
Encephalitis
Medullary
Myelography
neuritis
Meaning
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Brain
Medulla oblongata
Spinal cord
Nerve
Meaning
Pertaining to cerebellum
Pertaining to cerebrum
Inflammation of the brain
Pertaining to the medulla oblongata
Condition of undescended testis
Inflammation of a nerve
I. Respiratory System
Prefixes
1. Alveol/o
2. Bronch/o
3. Bronchio/o
4. Cyan/o
5. Epiglott/o
6. Laryng/o
7. Nas/o,rhin/o
8. Pharng/o
9. Phren/o
10. Pneumon/o, pulmon/o
11. Trache/o
Terminology
Alveolar
Bronchoscopy
Bronchiolitis
Cyanosis
Epiglottitis
Laryngeal
Meaning
Air sac, alveolus
Bronchial tube
Bronchiole
Blue
Epiglottis
Larynx
Nose
Pharynx
Diaphragm
Lung
Trachea
Meaning
Pertaining to alveolus
Visual examination of bronchial tube
Inflammation of the bronchioles
Bluish discoloration of the skin due to
inadequate oxygenation
Inflammation of the epiglottis
Pertaining to the larynx
Nasal
Rhinorrhea
Pharyngitis
Phrenic
Pneumonectomy
Pulmonary
Tracheostomy
Asphyxia
Atelectasis
Meaning
Ear
Skin
Eardrum
Eye
Lens of eye
Retina
Terminology
Aural discharge
Otitis
Subcutaneous
Epidermis
Meaning
Pertaining to ear discharge
Inflammation of the ear
Lower layer of the skin composed of
fatty tissue
Outer layer of the skin
Study of the skin and its disease
Incision of the eardrum
Surgical repair of the eardrum
Pertaining to the eye
Visual examination of the eye
Absence of lens of the eye
Disease of the retina
Hair loss, baldness
Opacity of lens of the eye
Inflammation of the conjunctiva
Dermatology
Myringotomy
Tympanoplasty
Ocular
Ophthalmoscopy
Aphakia
Retinopathy
Alopecia]
Cataract
Conjunctivitis
Tinnitus
Otoscopy
K.
Urinary System
Prefixes
1. Cyst/o, Vesic/o
2. Nephr/o, ren/o
3. Pyel/o
4. Ureter/o
5. Urethr/o
Terminology
Cystoscopy
Vesical
Nephritis
Renal
Pyelogram
Ureterectomy
Urethritis
Nephrolithiasis
Meaning
Urinary bladder
Kidney
Renal pelvis
Ureter
Urethra
Meaning
Visual examination of the urinary bladder
Pertaining to urinary bladder
Inflammation of the kidney
Pertaining to the kidney
X-ray of the renal pelvis
Removal of the ureter
Inflammation of the urethra
Presence of stones in the kidney
3. Ad-
4. Ana
5. Ante
6. Anti
Meaning
No, not, without
(Anuria-no urine; apnea no breathing
Away from
(Abduction movement of an extremity away
from the body)
Toward, near
(Adduction-movement of an extremity toward
the body)
Up, apart
(analysis; urinalysis separation of urine to
determine its content)
Before, forward
(antepartum before delivery)
Against
( antibiotic against life, microorganisms)
Two, both
7. Bi8. Brady
9. Con
10. Dia
11. Dys
12. Ec
13. Endo
14. Epi
15. Ex
16. Extra
17. Hemi
18. Hyper
19. Hypo
20. In
21. Inter
22. Intra
23. Latero
24. Mal
25. Meta
26. Neo
27. Para
28. Peri
29. Poly
31. Pre
32. Pro
33. Quadri
34. Re
35. Retro
36. Sub
37. Syn
38. Tachy
39. Trans
40. Tri
41. Ultra
42. Uni
1. algia
2. emia
3. it is
4. megaly
5. oma
6. osis
Pain
(neuralgia nerve pain; otalgia-ear pain;
myalgia muscle pain)
Blood condition
(leukemia a malignant blood condition
characterized by increase in numbers of
immature leukocytes)
Inflammation
(bronchitis inflammation of the bronchi;
meningitis inflammation of meninges of
the brain)
Enlargement
(cardiomegaly enlargement of the heart)
Tumor, mass
(adenoma-benign tumor of glandular
cells;
Myoma uteri-benign tumor of the uterine
muscle)
Condition, abnormal condition
(nephrosis - abnormal condition of the
7. pathy
8. rrhea
9. rrhage-rrhagia
10. sclerosis
11. uria
12. al,-eal,-ar,-ary,-ic
13. centesis
14. ectomy
15. gram
16. graphy
17. lysis
18. plasty
19. oscopy
kidney)
Disease condition
(neuropathy disease condition of the
nerves; encephalopathy disease
condition of the brain)
Flow, discharge
(menorrhea normal menstrual flow)
Bursting forth of blood
( hemorrhage bursting forth of blood or
bleeding; menorrhagia excessive
bleeding during menstruation)
Hardening
(arteriosclerosis hardening of arteries)
Condition of urine
(hematuria blood in the urine)
Pertaining to
(renal pertaining to the kidney;
Esophageal pertaining to the esophagus;
Vascular-pertaining to blood vessels ;
Axillary pertaining to the axilla; Pelvic
pertaining to the pelvis)
Surgical puncture to remove fluid.
(amniocentesis surgical puncture to
remove fluid from the amnion)
Removal, resection, excision
(oophorectomy removal of the ovaries;
colectomy-removal of the colon)
Record
(mammogram X-ray record of the
breast)
Process of recording
(electroencephalography process of
recording the electrical activities of the
brain)
Separation, breakdown, destruction
(lipolysis breakdown of fats; hemolysisdestruction of the blood cells)
Surgical repair or surgical correction
(rhinoplasty surgical repair of the nose;
Cheiloplasty surgical repair of cleft lip)
Proces of visual examination
20. ostomy
21. therapy
22. -tomy