Prefixes
The prefix post- means what?
after/behind
What does the root word oste/o mean?
bone
The suffix -itis means what?
Inflammation
What does the abbreviation DNR mean?
Do Not Resuscitate
What does the word rhinoplasty mean?
The surgical procedure to change the shape, size, or function of the nose
The prefix tachy- means what?
Fast
What does the root word neur/o mean?
The suffix -rrhea means what?
Flow/Discharge
What does the abbreviation Dx mean?
Diagnosis
What does the word neuroplasty mean?
The surgical procedure to repair or reconstruct damaged nerve tissue?
The prefix dys- means what?
Difficult/painful/abnormal
What does the root word cyt/o mean?
cell
The suffix -pathy means what?
Disease
What does the abbreviation Rx mean?
Prescription
What does the word appendectomy mean?
The surgical removal of the appendix
The prefix macro- means what?
Large/Great
What does the root word pneum/o mean?
lung
The suffix -trophy means what?
growth/development/nourishment
What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
Nothing By Mouth
What does the word hysterectomy mean?
the surgical removal of all or part of the uterus
The prefix oxy- means what?
Sharp/acute/oxygen
What does the root word chondr/o mean?
cartilage
The suffix -poiesis means what?
Formation/production/creation
What does the abbreviation QID mean?
Four times a day
What does the word gastronomy mean?
A surgical procedure to create an opening in the stomach and insert a feeding tube(G-tube)