Plural Endings
Singular words that end in "a" change to what when plural?
"ae"
Example: vertebra to vertebrae
The prefix "auto-" refers to what?
Self
The suffix "-graph" means what?
a record or the instrument used to create the record
The abbreviation "HR" means what?
Heart rate
The terms right and left refer to your right and left or the patient's right and left?
The patient's right and left.
Singular words that end in "is" change to what when plural?
"es"
Example: diagnosis to diagnoses
The prefix "mal-" means what?
bad or abnormal
The suffix "-ology" refers to what?
the science or study of a field
What is "DNR" and abbreviation for?
Do Not Resuscitate
Superior refers to the position close to the _______?
Head
Singular words that end in "ex" or "ix" change to what when plural?
"ices"
Example: apex to apices
The prefix "retro-" means what?
backward or behind
The suffix "-phobia" means what?
Pertaining to an irrational fear
The abbreviation BPM stands for what?
Beats per minute
Distal describes structures that are ________.
Farther from the trunk or near the free end of the extremity.
Singular words that end in "on" or "um" change to what when plural?
"a"
Example: ganglion to ganglia, ovum to ova
The prefix "tachy-" means what?
rapid or fast
The suffix "-oma" refers to what?
Tumors
EKG is an abbreviation for what?
Electro cardiogram
Superficial means?
Closer to the skin
Singular words that end in "us" change to what when plural?
"i"
Example: bronchus to bronchi
The prefix "brady-" means what?
slow
The suffix "-ostomy" refers to what?
The surgical creation of an opening.
COPD is an abbreviation for what?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ventral refers to which side of the body?
The front/belly side.