Root Words
The root word pertaining to the heart.
"Cardi"
A medical term that translates to: "Blood in the chest cavity".
Hemothorax
An acronym commonly used to refer to withholding resuscitation efforts.
DNR - "Do Not Resuscitate"
The definition of the prefix in the word: "intercostal".
"Between"
Lateral Recumbent
The Lungs.
A medical term meaning "slow heart rate".
Bradycardia
An acronym used when a patient refuses medical treatment, despite recommendation.
AMA - Against Medical Advice
The definition of the suffix in the word: "Rhinorrhea".
"Discharge"
This body part is superior and lateral to the mandible.
Ear
A root word associated with the skeletal system.
"Ortho"
A medical term meaning "around the mouth"
Perioral
MI is the abbreviation used for this medical condition.
Myocardial Infarction - "Heart Attack"
The definition of the prefix in the word: "Supraglottic"
"Above"
Bilateral organs located superior and posterior to the pelvis.
Kidneys
The language most root words are derived from.
Latin
A medical term meaning "both sides".
Bilateral
An acronym for a medical condition involving damage to the wall of the largest artery in the body.
AAA - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A prefix meaning "after".
This plane divides the body into two symmetrical halves.
Sagittal plane.
"Nephro" is the root word for this organ.
Kidneys
Jillian Bar
(Guillain-Barre)
CPR is the acronym for this term.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
"Hyperemesis" contains these components of a medical term.
Prefix and Suffix
Superior & lateral to the umbilicus, along the left mid-clavicular line.