Prefixes
hypo-
What is "under" or "below normal
cardi
What is the heart
itis
What is inflammation
CPR
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This chronic condition is characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
What is diabetes mellitus?
poly-
What is "many" or "much"
derm
What is the skin
ectomy
What is surgical removal or excision
QID
What is four times a day"
This respiratory condition is characterized by episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, particularly at night or early morning.
What is asthma?
mono-
What is "one" or "single"
oste
What is bone
ology
What is the study
NPO
What is nothing by mouth
This neurological condition is characterized by recurrent seizures.
What is epilepsy?
macro-
What is "large" or "abnormally large"
hepat
What is the liver
pathy
What is disease or disorder
HS
What is at bedtime
This cardiovascular condition occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage to the heart.
What is a heart attack (myocardial infarction)?
dys-
What is "difficult" or "painful"
myo
What is muscle
gram
What is a record or a picture
STAT
What is "immediately" or "at once"
This condition is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, and other symptoms affecting how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities.
What is depression?