Word Structure
Prefix Meaning
To fix before or to the beginning
Ante
Before, forward
Axill
armpit
AD
Alzheimer Disease
EHR
Electronic Health Record
Root Meaning
is a word or word element from which other words are formed
Hypo
Below, under, deficient
macr/o
large
Bx
Biopsy
DOB
Date of Birth
Combining Form Meaning
Para
Beside, alongside, abnormal
Morbid
sick
CC
Chief Complain
Medical History Abbreviation
Hx
Suffix meaning
to fasten on, beneath or under
Super
Above, beyond
Onc/o
tumor
Temperature
T
SOAP Meaning
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Origin of Medical Terminology
Greek influence
Inter
Between
palm/o
palm
Cerebrovascular accident
CVA
AIDET stands for
Ackowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you