Medical Terms
Abrasion
A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious.
Micro-
Small in size.
-ectomy
Surgical removal of something.
Cardi/o
Related to the heart.
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving technique that’s also called mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Benign
Not cancerous
Macro-
Large in size.
-itis
Signifies inflammation.
Derm/a/o, dermat/o
Pertaining to the skin.
OR
Operating room where surgeries are performed.
Defibrillator
A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat
Pseudo-
False or deceptive, usually in regard to appearance.
-ology
The study of a particular concentration.
Gastr/o
Related to the stomach.
Stat
Immediately.
Edema
Swelling caused by fluid accumulation.
Retro-
Behind or backward.
-otomy
To cut into.
Encephal/o
Related to the brain.
Lytes
Electrolytes.
Zoonotic disease
A disease that is transmissible from animals to humans.
Dys-
Abnormal, difficult, or painful.
-pathy
Disease or disease process.
Oste/o
Related to bone.
NICU
Neonatal intensive care unit, a specialized unit that cares for premature infants.