Medical Terminology
The prefix for above normal
Hyper
The obligation to avoid causing harm or minimizing potential harm to the patient.
non-maleficence
Where is the femur located
the bone of the thigh
Organ system removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream
Respiratory
disease that develop and persist over a period of time
chronic disease
The inner lining of the heart
endocardium
Ethical principle of keeping information shared by a patient with their physician private and protected
Confidentiality
The movement of water molecules through a cell’s partially permeable membrane
osmosis
the major function of the lymphoid system
defend against infection
remove waste
he unit of measurement for blood pressure
mmHg
The word roots refers to the main part of the large intestine
Colo
A principle that emphasizes the importance of respecting an individual's right to make their own decisions regarding their healthcare.
Autonomy Theory
The part of the body makes platelets?
The bone Marrow
The smallest living unit within the human body
cell
vitamin is synthesized by the human body when exposed to sunlight
Vitamin D
The medical terms that suffix indicate an immature cell
Osteoblast
Stopping a medication that is shown to be harmful is an example of
Non-maleficence
the largest bone in the human skull?
Mandible
the organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation
skeletal
disease is characterized by the progressive loss of memory and cognitive function
Alzheimer’s
The correct suffix for"movement"
Taxis
The duty of healthcare professionals to act in the best interest of the patient
Beneficence
the organ that stores bile
An anatomical term that means the same as anterior
ventral
The ancient Greek physician is known as the "Father of Medicine"
Hippocrates