Prefix
Anterior and Posterior
Front and back
An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot.
Embolism
Pt definition
Physical therapy
An organ or tissue that produce and secretes fluids that serve a specific function
Gland
what is the OR
the operating room
Cranial
towards the head or top
A patient who requires hospitalization
Inpatient
pysch definition
psychiatry or psyiatric ward
Indicates medication or fluid thats delivered by vein
Intravenous
what is a stethoscope used for
to hear the sounds of a heartbeat
Caudal
towards the tail or bottom
A patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital
Outpatient
neurologist
treats the brain
High blood pressure
hypertension
care unit specialized for premature infants
Medial
towards the middle
indicates the presdence of cancerous cells
malignant
cardiologist
heart doctor
An organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function
Gland
What is a defibrillator
an electronic device that provides a shock to keep the heart beating
Superficial
surface of body
the outer layer of the skin
epidermis
orthopedist
treat muscle system
Swelling caused by fluid accumulation
Edema
What does RX mean
Prescription medication