Word Element
post-
prefix meaning "after" or "behind"
BP
Blood pressure
The pancreas secretes
Insulin
Arthroscope
An instrument used to diagnose and treat some joint problems
Inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis
hypo-
prefix meaning "below" or "under"
c/o
Complaint of
Within a vein
Intravenous
The surgical removal of one or both breasts
masectomy
Transient Ischemic Attack
derma-
referring to the skin
bid
Twice a day
Type of bone that has a long, thin shape
Long bone
Creating an opening into the trachea from outside the neck
Tracheostomy
Inflammation of the bronchi
Bronchitis
phleb(o)
Root referring to veins
dx
diagnosis
A vital component in the human brain as it plays a role in motor movement regulation and balance control
Cerebellum
Surgery to create an opening for the colon through the abdomen
Colostomy
Blood in the urine
Hematuria
-plegia
suffix referring to paralysis
MRSA
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Very small air sacs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
Alveoli
A surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint.
Arthroplasty
Body makes too much urine, which makes you pee a lot.
Polyuria