Suffixes
What does the suffix -logy mean?
study of
What does the prefix epi- mean?
above, upon
What does combining form albin/o mean?
white
What does LUQ stand for?
Left upper quadrant
nose
What does the suffix -plasty mean?
surgical repair
What does the prefix hyper- mean?
excessive, above normal
What does the combining form hepat/o mean?
liver
What does IBS stand for?
irritable bowel syndrome
Which cavities are in the ventral?
thoracic, abdominal, pelvic
What does the suffix -rrhea mean?
flow, discharge
What does the prefix sub- mean?
under, below
What does combining form xer/o mean?
dry
What does a.c. stand for?
Before meals
Which cavities are in the dorsal?
Cranial and spinal
What does the suffix -pepsia mean?
digestion
What does the prefix brady- mean?
slow
What does combining form scler/o mean?
hardening
What does GERD stand for?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Which cavity is the heart located in?
Ventral
What does the suffix -megaly mean?
enlargement
What does the prefix peri- mean?
around, surrounding
What does combining form onych/o mean?
nail
What does PRN stand for?
as needed
What is the term for armpit?
axillary