Combining Terms
Cardi/o
Heart
Brady
Slow
-algia
BP
Blood pressure
The cause of the disease is known as?
Etiology
Leuk/o
White
Hyper
Above normal
-itis
Inflammation of
NPO
nothing by mouth
This period is known as the time when signs and symptoms of a chronic disease disappear at times.
Remission
Path/o
Disease
Micro
Small
-ectomy
Surgical removal of
STAT
immediately
Measurable indicators that include pulse, blood pressure, body temperature, and respiratory rate are known as?
Vital signs
Phag/o
To Swallow
Acro
Extremities
-plasty
Surgical repair
SOB
Shortness of breath
The study of the internal and external structures of plants, animals, or the human body is known as?
Anatomy
Cyt/o
Cell
Dia
Through
-penia
Decrease or lack of
prn
as or whenever needed
A fast heart rate is called?
Tachycardia