Combining Forms
The combining form that means heart.
cardi/o
Prefix meaning fast
tachy-
OTC
over the counter
Observation of one or more areas of the body
inspection
What is most commonly used combining vowel?
o
The combining form that means bone.
oste/o
Suffix meaning abnormal condition
-osis
q
every
Use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds within body cavities
The most basic units that combine to make a medical term are called what?
word parts
The combining forms that means nose.
rhin/o
nas/o
Prefix that means above normal.
Suffix that means pain.
Hyper-
-algia
abd
abdomen; abdominal
Objective observations. Ex: body temp, blood pressure, respiratory rate
signs
When is a combining vowel not used?
When a suffix begins with a vowel
The combining form that means disease.
path/o
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Antigen
Prefix: Anti-, against
Suffix: -gen, substance that produces
Pt CXR results -
Patient chest x-ray results negative
Patient’s awareness if abnormalities and discomfort.
symptoms
Prefixes usually indicate location, time, or _________.
number
The combining form that means flesh; connective tissue.
sarc/o
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Myocyte
Combining Form: My/o, muscle
Suffix: -cyte, cell
♀ pt c/o SOB q day
Female patient complains of shortness of breath every day
Forecast or prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease or condition.
prognosis
Suffixes usually indicates a _________________, diagnostic procedure, or surgical or therapeutic treatment.
condition or disease