Prefix
a-
without, lack of
-cyte
cell
Abrasion
An injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away
LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
Flexion
flexion refers to a bending movement that decreases the angle between two body parts
epi-
above, upon, on
-algesia
pain-relieving; related to pain relief
Apnea
temporary stopping of breathing
O₂
Oxygen
Hemothorax
Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity, usually due to trauma.
eu-
good, normal,well, easy
-plegia
paralysis stroke
Bicuspid
A tooth with two cusps or the mitral valve of the heart that has two flaps.
GYN
Gynecology / Gynecologist
Laceration
a torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut
tachy-
fast, rapid
-ptosis
droop, sag, prolaps, fall
Cellulitis
an acute, rapidly spreading bacteria infection within connective tissues of the skin
AKA
Above Knee Amputation
Pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
infra-
below, beneath, inferior
-uria
urination, urine
Cyst
sac filled with fluid or material
LMP
Last Menstrual Period
Serology
study of blood serum and immune reactions