Prefixes
Anti-
Against, opposite of
inflammation
nephro-
kidney
diagnosis
The identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests.
anesthesia
loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication.
Bi-
two, double
-ectomy
neuro-
nerves
abdomen
The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs.
catheter
a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.
De-
away from, down
otomy-
cutting into, incision
blast-
artery
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body.
intravenous
a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein
Endo-
within, inner
scopy-
visual examination
osteo-
bones
prognosis
The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
anticoagulant
a medication that prevents blood clots.
Tachy-
fast, rapid
penia-
deficiency
child
acute
Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
diastolic
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.