Prefixes
What does the prefix gastr- mean?
Stomach
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
Surgical removal.
Electrocardiogram.
What is a cardiologist?
Doctor that specializes in treating the diseases of the heart/blood vessels.
What is a hysterectomy?
Surgical removal of the uterus.
What does the prefix my- mean?
Muscle.
What does the suffix -osis mean?
Any condition.
What does NPO mean?
Nothing by mouth.
What does an Opthalmologist do?
Studies and treats problems of the eyes; eye doctor.
What is hemiplegia?
Paralysis on one side of the body.
What does the prefix hyper- mean?
Above/more than normal.
What does the suffix -emia mean?
In the blood.
What does BID mean?
2 times daily.
What is a hematologist?
Doctor that specializes in treating problems of the blood.
If a patient is not allowed to AMB, what does that mean?
They're not allowed to walk.
What does the prefix chondr- mean?
Cartilage.
What does the suffix -algia mean?
Pain.
Every 2 hours.
What is a dematologist?
Doctor that specializes in treating conditions of the skin/hair/nails.
What does the prefix cervic- mean?
Neck.
What does the prefix blephar- mean?
Eyelid
What does the suffix -rrhaphy mean?
Suture.
As needed.
What is a gastroenterologist?
What is the root term for red?
Erythro.