Structure of Medical Terms
The suffix, "-ology," refers to
What is a study/specialty?
_____ focuses on the heart and blood vessels.
What is Cardiology?
A sudden forceful release of air from the lungs.
What is a cough?
An imaging test often used for bones or the chest.
What is an X-ray?
The abbreviation "PCP" stands for
What is a primary care provider?
The prefix, "hyper-," refers to
_____ is a common condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.
What is GERD?
The feeling of faintness, lightheadedness, or unsteadiness.
What is dizziness?
This test uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.
This abbreviation means immediately or urgently.
What is "STAT"?
The root, "gastr/o," refers to
What is the stomach?
_____ focuses on the skin, hair, and nails.
What is Dermatology?
A skin irritation or outbreak.
What is a rash?
A procedure that involves a sample of tissue being removed for testing.
What is a biopsy?
The abbreviation for an Electrocardiogram.
What is an "EKG" or "ECG"?
The suffix, "-ectomy," refers to
What is surgical removal?
Inflammation of the liver is known as _____
What is Hepatitis?
Loose or watery stool.
What is Diarrhea?
An examination of the upper digestive tract.
What is Endoscopy?
The abbreviation "QD" stands for
What is daily?
The root, "nephro/o," refers to
What is the kidney?
This non-surgical treatment method uses exercise and physical activity to help patients recover from injuries or surgery and improve movement.
What is Physical Therapy?
The difficulty in having bowel movements.
What is constipation?
A cervical cancer screening is called
What is a pap smear?
The abbreviation for a blood sugar average test.
What is A1C?