Prefix
without
-itis
inflammation
What word means pertaining to the heart?
cardi/o
BP
blood pressure
What does bilaterally mean ?
on both sides
Epi-
on, upon
-ectomy
removal of
What word means pertaining to blood?
hemo/hemat
ASAP
as soon as possible
What does septicemia mean ?
infection in the blood
Pachy-
thick
-emia
blood condition
What word means pertaining to light?
actin/o
AMA
against medical advice
What does dermatitis means ?
inflammation of the skin
Morpho-
shape
-cyesis
pregnancy
What word means pertaining to the kidney?
nephr/o
AAROM
active assistive range of motion
What kind of specialist does a person with kidney stones need to see ?
nephrologist
Pseudo-
false
-schisis
split, fissure
What word means pertaining to the brain?
encephal/o
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
What is the likely cause of upper abdominal pain which is experienced after eating spicy foods ?
gastritis