Prefixes
What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?
under, deficient
What does "-itis" refer to?
inflammation (e.g., arthritis, appendicitis)
What does "cardi/o" refer to?
heart
What does BP stand for?
blood pressure
What is hypertension?
high blood pressure
What does "tachy-" signify?
fast
What does "-ectomy" mean?
surgical removal (e.g., appendectomy, tonsillectomy)
What does "gastr/o" mean?
stomach
What does NPO mean?
What is diabetes mellitus?
a condition related to insulin production
What does "peri-" mean?
Around (e.g., pericardium – the membrane around the heart)
What does "-pathy" mean?
disease or abnormality (e.g., neuropathy, cardiomyopathy)
What does "dermat/o" stand for?
skin
What does PRN signify?
as needed
What does asthma refer to?
chronic lung disease with shortness of breath
What is the meaning of "dys-"?
abnormal, difficult, or painful (e.g., dysfunction – impaired function)
What does "-ology" signify?
Study of (e.g., neurology – the study of the nervous system)
What does "nephro-" refer to?
What does TID stand for?
three times a day
What is osteoporosis?
a condition in which bones become brittle and fragile due to loss of bone density
What does "trans-" indicate?
across, through
What does "-emia" indicate?
blood condition (e.g., anemia, leukemia)
What does "pulmon/o" mean?
lungs
What does ECG/EKG refer to?
Electrocardiogram (test measuring the electrical activity of the heart)
What is a stroke (CVA)?
sudden loss of brain function