Prefix
What is the meaning of Chem-?
Chemistry
ex: Chemotherapy
What is the meaning of -graphy?
To record or take a picture
ex: Echocardiography
What is the meaning of abdomin/o?
Abdomen
What is the meaning of DNR?
Do Not Resuscitate, medical order indicating that CPR shouldn't be performed
What does the digestive system do?
Breaks food down into nutrients our bodies need; regulates digestion
What is the meaning of Anti-?
Against
ex: Anticholinergic drugs
What is the meaning of -uria?
In the urine
ex: Anuria
What is the meaning of bronch/i or bronch/o?
Bronchus/lung
What is the meaning of OR?
Operating Room
What does the respiratory system do?
It's in charge of our breathing; acts as ventilation for our bodies
What is the meaning of Hetero-?
Other;Different
ex: Heterogenous
What is the meaning of -osis?
Condition; Usually abnormal
ex: Endometriosis
What is the meaning of carcin/o?
Cancer
What is the meaning of HR?
Heart Rate
What does the lymphatic system do?
It's your drainage system; carries away excess fluids, fats, protein, bacteria, and other substances
What is the meaning of Bucc/o-?
Cheek
ex: Buccal cavity
What is the meaning of -ectomy?
Cut out; Removal
ex: Mastectomy
What is the meaning of col/o?
Colon
What is the meaning of PT?
Physical Therapy
What does the nervous system do?
Allows our body parts to communicate with one another; in charge of all our actions
What is the meaning of Gloss-?
Tongue
ex: Glossectomy
What is the meaning of -phasia?
Speech
ex: Aphasia
What is the meaning of angi/o?
Vessel
What is the meaning of Stat?
Immediately or to do asap
What does the endocrine system do?
It regulates our metabolism