Prefix
This medical prefix means "below"?
Sub
what medical term means "skin"?
what does the medical term "algia" mean?
pain
every.
The Pt is C/O SOB.
The patient is complaining of shortness of breath.
What medical prefix means "towards, to?"
Ad
what does the medical term "entero" mean?
the intestine.
what does the medical term "centesis" mean?
surgical puncture to remove liquid.
what does the medical abbreviation "OS" mean?
left eye.
The Pt is showing Sx of an MI.
The patient is showing symptoms of Myocardial Infarction
What medical prefix means "backward, behind?"
Retro
what does the medical term "cephal" mean?
the head
what does the medical term "ectomy" mean?
(exit tommy)
Surgical removal or incision.
what does the medical abbreviation "NPO" mean?
nothing by mouth.
Intercostal Muscles
Muscles between your ribs.
What medical term means "with/together"?
-Con
what does the medical term "brachi/o" mean?
arm
what does the medical term "oma" mean?
tumor/mass
what does the medical abbreviation "tid" mean?
three times a day.
the doctor is requesting the T and HR of the Pt and is ordering an EEG.
The doctor is requesting the Temperature and heart rate of the patient and is ordering an Electroencephalogram.
What medical term means "between"?
what does the medical term "bronchi/bronchio" mean?
bronchial tube
what does the medical term "osis" mean?
abnormal condition
what does the medical abbreviation "OU" mean?
both eyes
gastroenterologist
specialist of the intestines and stomach.