prefixes
Infra-
what is Below
cystocentesis
procedure to remove fluid from the bladder
pil/o, pil/i, trich/o
what is hair
epilepsy
what is, reoccuring seizures
-itis
inflammation
Dys
what is Abnormal
Gastropexy
Surgical operation that involves suturing stomach to abdominal wall or diaphragm.
Chondr(o)
cartilage
inflammation for the bronchial tubes
Bronchitis
-plasty
surgical repair
epi
what is above
angiocardiography
visualization of the heart and blood vessels
(this is done after the injection of a radio opaque substance)
Genint/o
refers to organs of reproduction
Alopecia
abnormal hair-loss
-ectomy
surgical removal/excision
Ultra
what is excess
Tonometry
procedure that measures ocular pressure
myel(o)
spinal cord
is Lack of voluntary control. "wobbly"
-megaly
enlargment
An
what is without/lacking
Endochondral intubation
A procedure that is done before surgery after sedation, by which a tube is inserted though the mouth down into the trachea.
Brain
encephal(o)
polydipsia
excessive/abnormal thirst
-malacia
abnormal softening