Prefix
A-, An-
What prefix means lacking or without?
-logy
What suffix means study of?
What does BS Stand for?
Breath sounds & Bowel Sounds
Brain
What does the Cranial Cavity contain?
Abdomin/o
What is the root word for Abdomen?
Myc/o-
What prefix means fungus?
-ectomy
What is surgical removal suffix?
What does GERD stand for?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Contains Spinal Cord and Vertebrae
What is the Spinal cavity?
hemat/o, hem/o
What is the root word for Blood?
Tachy
What Prefix means rapid or fast ?
-Emia
What suffix means blood condition ?
What does ECC, EKG stand for?
Electrocardiogram
Formed by Ribs, holds lungs and heart
What is the Thoracic Cavity hold?
cholecyst/o
What is the root word for Gallbladder?
Infra
What prefix means below or beneath?
-pexy
What suffix means suspension or surgical fixation?
What does p/c, p.c. mean?
After Meals
Contains Bladder, and Reproductive Organs
What does the Pelvic Cavity hold?
carcin/o
What is the root word for Cancer?
Eu
What prefix means normal?
-plegia
What suffix means paralysis?
What does p.r.n., PRN mean?
As often as necessary, as needed
Has Stomach, Liver.
What is the Abdominal Cavity?
Nephr/o
What is the root word for Kidney?