Abbreviations
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
What does the suffix -algia mean?
Pain
What does the prefix leuko- mean?
White
What is the root word for heart?
Cardi
What does the suffix -orrhea mean?
Discharge/flow
VS
Vital Signs
What is the suffix for a person who studies?
-ologist
What is the prefix for many?
Poly-
What does the root word pre mean?
Before
What does the suffix -centesis mean?
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
What is the abbreviation for twice a day?
bid
What does the suffix -sclerosis mean?
Hardness/dryness
What does the prefix brady- mean?
Slow
What does the root word neur mean?
Nerve
What does the prefix dys- mean?
Painful/difficult
PRN
As needed/necessary
What is the suffix for enlarged?
-megaly
What prefix means the opposite of hyper-?
Sub-
What is the root word for large?
Macro
What does the prefix a/an mean?
No, not, without
What does the abbreviation EEG stand for?
Electroencephalogram
What does the suffix -emia mean?
Blood
What does the prefix hemi- mean?
1/2
What does the root word cyt mean?
Cells
What is the root word for kidney?
Nephr