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Cardi
Meaning heart
oscopy
Meaning looking with a scope or camera
What is Pneumonia?
An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
What is a Colonoscopy?
Diagnostic procedure used to inspect the large intestine and remove polyps
What is an ECG?
A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
Bi
Meaning two
Gastro
Meaning stomach
What is Syncope?
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out
What is a Cholecystectomy?
A common general surgery procedure to remove an inflamed or stone-filled gallbladder
What is a hernia repair?
Fixing an organ or tissue that pushes through a weak muscle
gram
Meaning disease or disorder
cyte
Meaning cell
What is asthma?
Chronic inflammatory disease of the air ways
What is an arthroplasty?
Replaces damaged joint surfaces due to severe arthritis or wear
What is cataract surgery?
Replacing a cloudy eye lens with a clear artificial lens
ectomy
Meaning surgical removal
pneumo
Meaning lungs or air
What is cancer?
Unregulated cell growth
What is an appendectomy?
The emergency or elective removal of an inflamed appendix
What is an Upper Endoscopy (EGD)?
A diagnostic scope used to examine the upper gastrointestinal tract
otomy
Meaning cut into or make an incision
Nephro
Meaning kidney
What is BPD?
Ongoing instability of moods, self-image, and personal relationships
What is a C-section?
The surgical delivery of a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus
What is an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
A flexible, lighted scope examines the upper digestive tract, including the esophagus and stomach