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medterm pre/suf
prefix and suffixes of medical terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Juxta | near |
| graphy | writing, record |
| form | shape of |
| extra | outside, beyond |
| exo | away from |
| epi | outer, on top, over |
| endo | within |
| ectomy | excision, removal |
| ecto | outside |
| dys | difficult, abnormal |
| dia | through |
| desis | binding, fixation of |
| de | down or away from |
| ante | before, wall part |
| ad | toward |
| ab | away from |
| a, an | without |
| iasis | condition of |
| iatric | medicine |
| ic | pertaining to |
| inter | between |
| isis, asis | condition of |
| itis | inflammation of |
| logia, logy | science of |
| oligo | few |
| otomy | incision |
| osis | condition of |
| ob | against |
| algia | pain |
| anti | against |
| bi | two, double |
| brady | slow |
| circum | around |
| co, con | together |
| ferro | iron |
| fore | before |
| hemi | half |
| hydra, hydro | water |
| hyper | above |
| hypo | below |
| intra | within |
| kinesis | movement |
| kypho | humped |
| macro | large, long |
| micro | small |
| multi | many |
| neo | new |
| ology | study of |
| oma | tumor |
| med, medi, medio | middle |
| mega, megaly | enlargement |
| lysis | disintergration |
| mono | one, single |
| malacia | softening |
| oid | like, shape, resemble |
| pachy | thick |
| para | near, departure from the norm |
| path | disease |
| penia | deficiency |
| peri | around |
| pexy | fixation, suspension |
| phobia | fear of |
| phoresis | transmission |
| plasty | plastic surgery correction |
| plegia | paralysis, stroke |
| poly | many |
| post | after |
| pre | before |
| pro | in front of, on behalf of |
| pseudo | false |
| ptosis | falling |
| re | back, again |
| retro | backward |
| rrhaphy | suture |
| rhexis | rupture |
| scopy | exam |
| semi | half |
| sphygmo | pulse |
| sub | below |
| super,supra | above |
| sym, syn | together |
| tachy | swift, fast |
| tele | distance |
| toxo | toxic, poison |
| trans | across |
| tri | three |
| ultra | above |
| uni | one |
| xeno | foreign |
| xero | dry |
| albus | white |
| chloro | green |
| chrom | color |
| cirrhos | yellow |
| cyano | blue |
| erythr | red |
| leuko | white |
| melano | black |
| polio | gray |
| purpura | purple, porphyria |
| rhodo | rose |
| rubeo | red |
| xantho | yellow |
| a | before |
| aa | of each |
| abd | abdominal |
| a.c. | before meds |
| adl | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| a.m. | morning |
| amt. | amount |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ax | axillary |
| BID | two times per day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| C | celcius |
| _c | with |
| cal | calorie |
| cath | catheter |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CM | centimeter |
| CN | charge nurse |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| DC | discontinue |
| DON | director of nurses |
| Dr. | doctor |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| F | farenheit |
| fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| h | hour |
| H2O | water |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| I/O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| LE/LLE/LUE | lower extremity, left lower extremity, left upper extremity |
| Lt | left |
| MI | myocardial infraction |
| mm | milimeter |
| noc | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| O.D. | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| O.S. | left eye |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| oz. | ounce |
| _p | after |
| P | pulse |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| p.m. | evening |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| pt. | patient |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qid | 4 times per day |
| qod | every other day |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| QS | quantity sufficient |
| an R within a circle | rectal |
| R | respirations |
| RE/RUE/RLE | right extremity, right upper extremity, right lower extremity |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription |
| -s | without |
| sig. | write, to be labeled |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | half |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| strep | steptococcus |
| syr | syrup |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times per day |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| UP | universal precautions |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| v.o. | verbal orders |
| v.s. | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| CCU | coronary or crital care unit |
| CS | central supply |
| EENT | ear, eyes, nose and throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| GI | gastrointestinal lab |
| lab | laboratory |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| NICU | neuro intensive or neonatal intensive care unit |
| OR | operating room |
| OB-GYN | obstetrics and gynecology or obstetrician gynecologist |
| pedi | pediatrics |
| PT | physical therapist |
| RT | respiratory therapist |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ACP | acute care panel |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| chem. | chemistry |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DPT | diptheria, pertussin, tetanus |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| O & P | ova and parasites |
| O2 | oxygen |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| UA | urinalysis |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| anterior | front side |
| distal | farthest point away from |
| dorsal | backside |
| high fowlers | sitting at a 90 degree angle |
| inferior | below |
| lateral | side of |
| medial | middle |
| peripheral | on the edge of or outside of |
| posterior | rear or back of |
| prone | lie on the floor facedown |
| proximal | nearest |
| superior | above |
| supine | lie on back |
| tranverse | across |
| ventral | to the belly |
| QS | quantity sufficient |
| an R within a circle | rectal |
| R | respirations |
| RE/RUE/RLE | right extremity, right upper extremity, right lower extremity |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescription |
| -s | without |
| sig. | write, to be labeled |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | half |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| strep | steptococcus |
| syr | syrup |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times per day |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| UP | universal precautions |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| v.o. | verbal orders |
| v.s. | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| wt | weight |
| CCU | coronary or crital care unit |
| CS | central supply |
| EENT | ear, eyes, nose and throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| GI | gastrointestinal lab |
| lab | laboratory |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| NICU | neuro intensive or neonatal intensive care unit |
| OR | operating room |
| OB-GYN | obstetrics and gynecology or obstetrician gynecologist |
| pedi | pediatrics |
| PT | physical therapist |
| RT | respiratory therapist |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ACP | acute care panel |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| chem. | chemistry |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DPT | diptheria, pertussin, tetanus |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| O & P | ova and parasites |
| O2 | oxygen |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| UA | urinalysis |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| anterior | front side |
| distal | farthest point away from |
| dorsal | backside |
| high fowlers | sitting at a 90 degree angle |
| inferior | below |
| lateral | side of |
| medial | middle |
| peripheral | on the edge of or outside of |
| posterior | rear or back of |
| prone | lie on the floor facedown |
| proximal | nearest |
| superior | above |
| supine | lie on back |
| tranverse | across |
| ventral | to the belly |
| Ca | calcium |
| CL | chloride |
| CRE | creatnine |
| Fe | iron |
| Glu | glucose |
| K+ | potassium |
| Na | Sodium |
| NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
| < | less than |
| > | more than |
| # | pound |
| @ | at |
| & | and |
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