Prefix
Ad
what is to or towards
logy
What is study of?
neur/o
What is nerve?
hysterectomy
What is the surgical removal of the uterus?
a.c.
what is before meals?
append
What is to hang something
oma
what is tumor or swelling?
gastr/o
what is stomach?
pericarditis
What is inflammation around the heart?
Dx
what is diagnosis?
poly
what is many
centesis
What is surgical puncture?
cyan/o
what is blue?
bradycardia
What is slow heart rate?
BRP
what is bathroom privileges?
ultra
What is beyond or excess?
glia
What is glue?
my/o
what is muscle?
hyperthyroidism
what is a hyperactive thyroid?
PRN
what is as needed?
infra
What is beneath or below?
What is hardening?
myel/o
what is spinal cord or bone marrow?
arteriomalacia
what is a softening of the artery?
NPO
what is nothing by mouth?