Abbreviations
Hypertension
What does the abbreviation HTN mean ?
Prefix meaning bad, painful, abnormal
Must spell it
What is dys-?
a suffix meaning “stone.”
What is -lith?
Combining form that means extremity
What is kyph/o ?
The medical term form tissue or organ that is transplanted from one part to another of the same body
What is Autograft?
Cerebrovascular Accident which is a stroke
What does the abbreviation CVA mean ?
Prefix meaning against, opposite
What is contra- ?
Suffix for a narrowing or stricture of a passage or vessel.
What is -stenosis
What does the combining form for uterus? ( Such as used in removal of the uterus)
What is Hyster/o?
Infection in the blood
What is septicemia ?
Gastrointestinal reflux disease
What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation GERD ?
Prefix meaning good,normal
What is -eu?
The suffix for a surgical procedure that involves puncturing a body cavity or organ to remove fluid ...
Need to spell it
What is -centesis?
Root word meaning vein
What is Phleb/o
Surgical repair of the jejunum
What is Jejunorrhapy?
transient ischemic attack
A brief stroke-like attack that, despite resolving within minutes to hours, still requires immediate medical attention to distinguish from an actual stroke.
What does the abbreviations TIA mean ?
Prefix meaning all
What is pan-?
a medical suffix term for “surgical suturing”
Need to spell it
What is -rrhapy
Combining form that means clot
What is Thromb/o?
Name for a A malignant (cancer) tumor of smooth muscle cells that can arise almost anywhere in the body, but is most common in the uterus, abdomen, or pelvis.
What is Leiomyosarcoma?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia——is a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged and not cancerous.
What does the abbreviation BPH mean ?
What is prefix meaning beyond, change?
What is meta-?
A medical suffix term for “crushing or breaking up”.
Need to spell the term
What is -tripsy
What is the combining form meaning Pertaining to hair.
What is trich/o ?
What is the name of a disease that causes swelling in the airways and problems breathing. Children with this often have a high-pitched “creaking” or whistling sound when breathing in. This is called stridor.
What is Croup?