Com/Prefix/Suffix
Lymph means...
Clear fluid in tissue spaces and lymph vessels (linfático)
What is an otoscope?
It is a medical device which is used to look into the ears.
Ovum
Egg cell
CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Say the general term for trachea.
Windpipe
Radio means...
X-ray
What does bronchoscopy mean?
Visual examination of bronchial tubes by passing an endoscope through the trachea into the bronchi.
Gland adjacent to the stomach
Pancreas
BP
blood pressure
Say the general term for pharynx.
Throat
-centesis means...
Puncture to remove fluid
Explain the term diagnose.
It is complete knowledge gained after examining and performing tests on a patient.
Largest artery in the body
Aorta
ARF
acute renal failure
Say the general term for uterus.
Womb
-graphy means...
process of recording
What does laparotomy mean?
It is a large incision of the abdomen to explore and remove organs and tissues.
Second part of the small intestine
Jejunum
DM
diabetes mellitus
Say the technical word for shoulder bone.
Scapula
What does uremia mean?
High levels of wastes (urine) in the blood.
Define spinal column.
A series of bones surrounding the spinal cavity and the spinal cord.
What does thyroidectomy mean?
Removal of the thyroid gland
TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate gland (surgical procedure)
Say the general term for cranium.
Skull