symbols and abbreviations
a
before
inversion
moving a part inward or towards the midline of your body.
oligio
few, scant
-itis
inflammation
mandible
lower jaw
Hg
mercury
protraction
the action of extending a part of the body.
kal/i
potassium
-emia
blood condition
oste/o
bone
ac
before a meal
ventral
the front side (belly side) of the human body
sten/o
malacia
softening
phalanges
fingers or toes
ad lib
as much as needed (as often as wanted)
eti/o
cause of disease
-ptosis
droop, sag, prolapse
por/o
small openings
cc
cubic centimeter
pronation
the natural inward rolling motion of your foot
scler/o
flesh
-rrhexis
rupture
synovi/o
membrane or synovial fluid of a joint