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Word Structure
Abbreviations
Prefix
Suffix
Organization
100
The foundation of the word and it conveys the central meaning of the word.
What is the word root?
100
Cardiovascular
What is CV?
100
within, inner
What is endo-?
100
stroke, paralysis, palsy
What is -plegia?
100
the smallest, basic chemical unit of matter
What is an atom?
200
To "fix before" or to "fix to the beginning" of a word.
What is a prefix?
200
QD, QOD, IU, U, MS, MSO4, MGSO4, .1, 2.0
What are unapproved abbreviations as issued by The Joint Commission?
200
above, beyond
What is supra-?
200
visual examination, to view, examine
What is -scopy?
200
The cavity that contains the heart and organs of respiration, digestion, reproduction, and elimination. It extends from the neck to the pelvis.
What is the ventral cavity?
300
A word root to which a vowel has been added to join the root to a second root or to a suffix.
What is the combining form?
300
Dx
What is diagnosis?
300
above, beyond, excessive
What is hyper-?
300
pertaining to
What is -ac, -ad, -al, -ar, -ary, -ic, -ile, -ior, -ose, -ous, -tic, -us, -y?
300
Contains part of the small and large intestines, appendix, right ovary, right fallopian tube and right ureter.
What is the right lower quadrant (RLQ)?
400
To "fasten on, beneath, or under".
What is a suffix?
400
HIPAA
What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996?
400
away from
What is ab-?
400
study of
What is -logy?
400
A written transcript of information about a patient and his or her health care.
What is the medical record?
500
The origin of language whereby we have terms for the body's organs.
What is Latin?
500
Before meals and at bedtime
What is AC and HS?
500
beside, alongside, abnormal
What is para-?
500
surgical puncture
What is -centesis?
500
Signed by the patient or legal guardian giving permission for treatment.
What is the consent form?