Vocab Words
A cut or scrape that typically isn't serious
Abrasion
A-, an-
Lack of or without
Cardi/o
Related to the heart
Pre-op
Preoperative
-itis
Signifies inflammation
Signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short.
Acute
Sub
meaning beneath
Hemat/o
Pertaining to blood
BP
Blood Pressure
-plasty
Surgical repair
A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat.
Defibrillator
Dys-
Abnormal, difficult, or painful
Cranio
Skull
EKG
Electrocardiogram
-ectomy
Surgical removal of something
Indicates the presence of cancerous cells.
Malignant
Melan/o
Black or dark in color
Pulmon/o
Refers to the lungs
Rx
Prescription, usually for medication but can also signify another treatment.
-thermic
Relating to temperature
Indicates medication or fluid that’s delivered by vein.
Intravenous
Pseudo-
False or deceptive, usually in regard to apperance
Encephal/o
Related to the brain
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving technique that’s also called mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
-rrhage
Meaning the excessive flow/discharge of fluid in or from the body