Body Positioning
This term means "toward the side of the body."
What is lateral
This prefix refers to something located or occurring within the body or an organ.
endo-
This suffix means the surgical removal of a body part or organ.
-ectomy
The medical abbreviation for something that is within normal limits.
What is WNL?
The back or posterior side of the body is also known as this.
What is dorsal?
This prefix refers to a woman experiencing her first pregnancy or childbirth
primi-
-graphy
The latin phrase "nil per os", meaning nothing by mouth, has this medical abbreviation.
What is NPO?
A patient lying face down is in this position.
What is prone?
This root refers to a yellow discoloration--often of the skin.
xanth/o-
Suffix meaning the formation, development, or growth of cells or tissues.
-plasia
The abbreviation GU stands for this body system.
What is genitourinary?
A position where the body is laid flat on the back with the head higher than the feet.
What is reverse Trendelenburg?
This root refers to the science or study of body movement.
kinesi/o
This suffix means abnormal softening of bone or cartilage.
-malacia
This abbreviation seen in prescriptions means "twice a day."
What is BID?
Spreading the fingers apart is an example of this movement.
What is abduction?
This root refers to a part of the body often affected by fungal infections or trauma.
onych/o
This suffix specifically refers to a split or fissure in an organ or tissue.
-schisis
This abbreviation is used when medications are to be given before meals and at bedtime.
What is ACHS?