Word Parts
What suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?
-centesis
What combining form means vein?
phleb/o
A surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity
abdominocentesis
The presence of the protein albumin in the urine
albuminuria
A treatment approach that considers mind, body, and spirit
holistic
What suffix means the process of producing a picture or record?
-graphy
What suffix means the instrument for visual examination?
-scope
Listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body
auscultation
A medication administered to prevent or reduce fever
antipyretic
An unexpected reaction to a medication
idiosyncratic reaction
What combining form means blood?
hemat/o
What suffix means visual examination?
-scopy
Visual examination by means of an endoscope
endoscopy
The patient’s consistency and accuracy in following a prescribed regimen
compliance
An instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
ophthalmoscope
What combining form means abdomen or abdominal wall?
lapar/o
What combining form means sound?
son/o
Using the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers
percussion
A factor that makes the use of a drug dangerous or ill advised
contraindication
A substance that is given for its suggestive effects
placebo
What suffix means cutting or surgical incision?
-otomy
What suffix means urine or urination?
-uria
Venipuncture
phlebotomy
The last beat heart in a blood pressure reading
diastolic
The examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine
urinalysis