Root Words
Skin
What is Dermis or Derma?
This means surgical incision
What is otomy?
Intra
What is within?
This physician specializes in conditions of the heart
What is a cardiologist?
What is "With"?
Neur or Neuro
What is nerve?
This means surgical removal
What is ectomy?
Sub
What is under?
This physician specializes in diseases of the nerves
What is a neurologist?
Abbreviation for twice a day
Cardi or Cardio
What is heart?
Osis
What is condition or disease?
Inter
What is between?
This physician specializes in conditions of the ear, nose, and throat
What is an otolaryngologist?
Abbreviation for every other day
What is QOD?
Oste or Osteo
What is bone?
This means inflammation
What is itis?
Epi
What is on or upon?
This person is also know as a rehabilitation physician
What is a physiatrist?
Abbreviation for diagnosis
What is dx?
Chondri or Chondro
What is cartilage?
This means nourishment, growth or generation
What is trophy?
_____ means above normal & _______ means less than normal
What is hyper and hypo?
This person is may hold a PhD and aids depressed patients by counseling and psychotherapy
Who is a psychologist?
Abbreviation for 2 types of range of motion
What are AROM & PROM (Active Range of Motion & Passive Range of Motion)?