Prefixes
what does Anti mean?
Against
What is the definition of natal?
birth
What does the root cardio in cardiology mean?
heart
What part of the body is ventral directing towards?
towards the belly
What does DOB stand for?
Date of birth
What does De mean?
Lack of/down/less/removal of
What is the definition of logy?
study of
What does denti mean and give an example?
teeth, Dentist
What part of an animal are you looking at in a posterior view?
the tail/caudal/rump area
What does Wt stand for and why is it important to know as a vet?
Wait, can be detrimental to an animals health if not done correctly.
what does Hyper mean?
Over
What is the meaning of ectomy?
removal of
What is the meaning of the root word Nas/o?
Nose
Where do you cut an animals body from a median plane?
right down the middle equal left/right halves
Identify a major difference between male and female symbol?
one has an arrow pointing up
and the other has a T shape
What does Hypo mean?
Under
What is the definition of ic?
of/pertaining to
In the vet world how would Opthalm/o be used in a sentence?
Eye
What is the difference between the caudal and cranial directions on an animal?
Caudal-towards the tail
Cranial- towards the head
What does TPR stand for?
Temperature Pulse Respiration
What does mal mean and give an example?
Bad, Malignant
What is the meaning of oma and give an example?
tumor, hematoma
What's the meaning of abdomin/o?
abdomen
What is a palmar plane?
under/bottom of foot/hoof
caudal surface of forelimb from carpal joint
Which abbreviation stands for as much as desired?
Ad lib