Prefixes
eu-
What is normal?
-algia
What is pain?
personal protective equipment
What is PPE?
LUE
What is left upper extremity?
Eustress
What is good stress?
sub-
What is below or under?
-oxia
What is oxygenation?
enlargement
What is -megaly?
NPO
What is nothing by mouth?
Hemiplegia
What is partial paralysis?
dipl-
What is double?
-phasia
What is speech?
paralysis
What is -plegia?
HS or hs
What is hour of sleep?
Polyuria
What is excessive urination?
a/an-
What is without or not?
-stasis
What is constant level?
twice daily
What is BID?
c/o
What is complains of?
Cardiomegaly
What is an enlarged heart?
hemi-
What is half or partly?
-cele
What is protrusion/herniation?
by mouth
What is PO?
AKA
What is amputation above the knee?
Tachypne
What is fast breathing?