Prefixes
peri-
surrounding, around
-emia
blood condition
presby/o
old age
enteroenterostomy
new opening between two previously unconnected parts of the small intestine
What is placenta previa?
Implantation of placenta over the cervical opening or lower region of uterus.
dia-
complete, through
-otia
ear condition
cis/o
to cut
cholecystolithiasis
Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder
What is acites?
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
retro-
behind
-ion
process
vesic/o
urinary bladder
salpingopharyngeal
pertaining to the Eustachian tube and the throat.
What is intussusception?
Telescoping of the intestines.
no, not, none
-poietin
substance that forms
cheil/o
lip
panhypopituitarism
deficiency of all pituitary gland hormones
What is herpes zoster?
It is a viral infection that affects the peripheral nerves.
endo-
within
-desis
to bind, tie together
kypho/o
humpback, hunchback
thoracentisis
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest.
What are the 4 stages in healing a fracture?
1. Hematoma formation
2. Soft callus formation
3. Hard callus formation
4. Bone formation