prefix
auto-
self
cry/o
cold
-tomy
incision; to cut
cyanosis
blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes d/t insufficient blood O2 or poor circulation
BP
blood pressure
hyper-
above, above normal, excessive
adip/o
fat
-stomy
surgical opening
ecchymosis
black-and-blue or purplish bruise d/t a ruptured blood vessel beneath the skin
CA
cancer
hypo-
below, below normal, deficient
carcin/o
cancer
-ectomy
excision; surgical removal
psoriasis
abnormal condition of itching (chronic ds marked by itchy, erythematous skin w/ silvery patches)
NKA
no known allergies
ex-
caus/o
burn; heat
-tome
instrument used to cut think sections
scleroderma
hardening of the skin (chronic ds of the skin that caused edema or pain the the muscles or joints)
OTC
over-the-counter
para-
near; beside; alongside; beyond; abnormal
integument/o
covering
-esthesia
feeling; sensation
blepharoplasty
surgical repair of the eyelid (a lid lift)
PRN
as needed