Prefixes
hyper-
too much, above
-itis
inflammation
prn
as needed
ER
emergency room
Advil
Ibuprofen
hypo-
too little, below
-uria
urine condition
ROM
range of motion
lungs
Tylenol
Acetomoniphen
tachy-
fast
-emia
blood condition
ADL
Activities of daily living
OB/GYN
obstetrics and gynecology
brady-
slow
-ectomy
removal
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Oncology
cancer
hemi-
half
-plasty
surgical repair
SCI
spinal cord injury
Nephrology
Kidneys