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Med Term - extra set
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ab- | to take away |
| ad- | to bring toward |
| eu- | good, normal |
| intra- | inside, within |
| inter- | between |
| supra- | above |
| sub- | under |
| medial | toward the middle |
| lateral | toward the side |
| proximal | closer to a point of origin |
| distal | further away |
| frontal plane | separates body into front and back |
| transverse plane | separates body into top and bottom |
| sagittal plane | separates body into left and right |
| nosocomial | hospital-acquired infection |
| palpation | to feel |
| poison control number | 1 (800) 222-1222 |
| normal BP adult | 120/80 |
| normal BP teen | 110/70 |
| normal temp (°F / °C) | 98.6°F / 37°C |
| normal pulse | 60 - 100 |
| normal respiration | 12 - 20 |
| cyan/o | blue |
| erythr/o | red |
| leuk/o | white |
| melan/o | black |
| poli/o | grey |