Combining Forms
What is the combining form for blood?
Hemat/o
What does this word, micro- mean?
Small
What is the suffix for fear?
-phobia
What is the word for the study of the heart?
Cardiology
A complete list of care, medications, tests, and treatments physician orders for patient
Physician's Orders
What is the combining form for voice box?
Laryng/o
What is the prefix for new?
Neo-
What does -ology mean?
Study of
What is the word for an enlarged kidney?
Nephromegaly
A document voluntarily signed by the patient or responsible party that clearly describes purpose, methods, procedures, benefits, and risks of a diagnostic or treatment procedure.
Informed Consent
What does this word, pulmon/o mean?
Lung
What is the prefix for half?
Hemi-
What does -plasty mean?
Surgical repair
What is the word for surgical removal of the voice box?
Laryngectomy
Reports given by specialists whom physician has asked to evaluate patient
Consultation Reports
What is the meaning of this word, ot/o?
Ear
What does surpa- mean?
Above
What is the suffix for an instrument for viewing?
-Scope
What is the word for discharge from the nose?
Rhinorrhea
Provides intensive physical and occupational therapy; includes inpatient and outpatient treatment
What is the combining form for small intestine?
Enter/o
What does Pseudo- mean?
False
What does the suffix -centesis mean?
Puncture to withdraw fluid
What is the word for gland disease?
Adenopathy
Provides care for very specific types of diseases