Term | Definition |
cardiac | pertaining to the heart |
intestinal | pertaining to the intestine |
muscular | pertaining to the muscle |
urinary | pertaining to the urine |
pelvic | pertaining to the pelvis |
uterine | pertaining to the uterus |
digestive | pertaining to digestion |
venous | pertaining to a vein |
urination | a process of making urine |
digestion | action of breaking down food |
hemolysis | process of breaking down or destroying blood |
pneumonia | condition of the lung |
hypothyroidism | disease from a specific cause of deficient thyroid hormone |
tonsillitis | infection of the tonsil |
cardiomegaly | enlargement of the heart |
neuroma | tumor on a nerve |
psychosis | abnormal condition of the mind |
arthropathy | disease of the joint |
apendectomy | surgical excision of the appendix |
mammogram | a record or picture of the breast |
mammography | process of recording the breast |
spirometry | process of measuring the breathing |
colonoscope | instrument used to examine the colon |
gastroscopy | process of using an instrument to examine the stomach |
colostomy | surgically created opening in the colon |
psychotherapy | treatment of the mind |
laparotomy | process of making an incision in the abdomen |
psychiatry | medical treatment for the mind |
therapist | one who specializes in treatment |
cardiology | the study of the heart |
endotracheal | pertaining to within the trachea |
epidermal | pertaining to upon the skin |
intercostal | pertaining to between the ribs |
intravenous | pertaining to with the vein |
pericardial | pertaining to around the heart |
postnasal | pertaining to behind the nose |
premenstrual | pertaining to before menstruation |
subcutaneous | pertaining to underneath the skin |
transvaginal | pertaining to through the vagina |
bilateral | pertaining to two sides |
bradycardia | condition of a slow heart |
hemiplegia | condition of one half of the body with paralysis |
hypertension | condition of more than normal pressure |
hypothyroidism | disease from a specific cause of deficient thyroid gland hormone |
mononucleosis | abnormal condition of white blood cells that each have one large nucleus |
polyneuritis | inflammation of many nerves |
quadriplegia | condition of four limbs with paralysis |
tachycardia | condition of a fast heart |
trigeminal | pertaining to three nerve branches in a group |
tri- | three |
gemin/o | set or group |
aspermia | condition of being without sperm |
anesthesia | condition of being without sensation |
antibiotic | pertaining to against living organisms (such as bacteria) |
dementia | condition of being without a mind |
dysphagia | condition of painful or difficult eating and swallowing |
euthyroidism | process of a normally functioning thyroid gland |
malnutrition | being or having inadequate nourishment |
respiration | a process of again and again breathing |
pneumon/o | lung, air |
menstrul/o | monthly discharge of blood |
vagin/o | vaginal |
CPRs | computerized patient records |
EMRs | electronic medical records |
EPRs | electronic patient records |
EHR | electronic health records |
CC | Chief Complaint |