Prefixes
This prefix means slow
Brady-
This suffix means pain
-algia
This root means heart
Cardi/o
This term means an abnormally fast heart rate
Tachycardia
This abbreviation means blood pressure
BP
This prefix means before or in front of
Ante-/Pre-
This suffix means surgical removal
-ectomy
This root means stomach
Gastr/o
This term means inflammation of the stomach
Gastritis
This abbreviation means three times a day
TID
This prefix means around or surrounding
peri-
This suffix means inflammation
-itis
This root means kidney
Nephr/o
This term means surgical removal of the appendix
Appendectomy
This abbreviation means nothing by mouth
NPO
This prefix means below, deficient, or less than normal
hypo-
This suffix means visual examination with an instrument
-scopy
This root means liver
Hepat/o
Break down cardiomegaly and give its meaning
cardi/o + -megaly = enlargement of the heart
This abbreviation means as needed
PRN
This prefix means within or inside. Give one medical term using it.
Endo- / Endoscopy
This suffix means creation of a surgical opening. Give one example.
-Stomy / Colostomy
This root means brain. Give one medical term using it
Encephal/o ; Encephalitis/Encephalopathy
Break down gastroenteritis into its word parts and define it
gastr/o + enter/o + -itis = inflammation of the stomach and intestines
A provider writes NPO, VS q4h, PRN. Explain all three abbreviations
NPO = nothing by mouth; VS q4h = vital signs every 4 hours; PRN = as needed