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Med Term.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a- an- | without |
| -ectomy | surgical removal of |
| brady | slow |
| tachy- | fast,rapid |
| Ca/CA | cancer |
| esophag/o | esophagus |
| gastr/o | stomach |
| dermat/o derm/o | skin |
| mamm/o | breast |
| colon/o col/o | large intestine or colon |
| pancreat/o | pancreas |
| arthr/o | joint |
| uter/o | uterus |
| pharyng/o | pharynx ( throat ) |
| gloss/o | tongue |
| geront/o | old age |
| cardi/o | heart |
| abdomin/o | abdonmen |
| h/o | history of |
| c/o | complains of |
| met/mets | metastasis metastasize |
| -cyte | cell |
| -itis | inflammation of |
| intra- | within |
| sub- | under |
| endo- | within |
| pre- | before |
| post- | after |
| -esthesia | sensation,feeling |
| -ia | abnormal condition of |
| -emia | blood or blood condition |
| -centesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| BS | blood sugar |
| HAI | hospital acquired infection healthcare association infection |
| DTV | due to void |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| IV | intravenous |
| CC | Chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| abd | abdomen |
| US | ultrasound |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| ENT | ear nose and throat |
| EENT | eye ear nose and throat |
| PCN | penicillin |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| Bx/bx | biopsy |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BR | bedrest bathroom |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| MI | myocardial |
| HA | headache |
| Rx | prescription |
| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| HOB | head of bed |
| VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| E.coli | Escherichia coli |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| NG | nasogastric |
| BM | bowel movement |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| EKG=ECG | electrocardiogram |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Tx | treatment |
| VS | vital signs |
| P | pulse |
| DOB | date of birth |
| HS | bedtime |
| I + O | intake + output |
| y.o. | year old |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| UA | urinalysis |
| DNR | do no resuscitate |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| NRM | no resuscitative measures |
| NIDDM | non-insulin diabetes mellitus |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| PMH | past medical history |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| CT | computed tomography |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| ED | emergency department |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
| MDRO | multiple drug resistant organism |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident ( stroke ) |
| NAD | no acute distress |
| CEU | continuing education unti |
| MRSA | methicillin resistant stapylococcus aureus |
| DRG | diagnosis related groups |
| `c | with |
| N + V | nausea and vomiting |
| Ax | axillary |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| `s | without |
| Meds | medication |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| MD | medical doctor |
| BP | blood pressure |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| OOB | out of bed |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| R | respirations or rectal |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| C | Celsius |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HTN | hypertension |
| T | temperature |
| HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| PA | physician assistant |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | lefteye |
| OU | both eyes |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| PHI | protected health information |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| HEPA | high efficiency particulate air |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| GU | genitourinary |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| C + S | Culture + Sensitivity |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| Pt | patient |
| ADL's | activities of daily living |
| ER | emergency room |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| PT | physical therapy |
| po | by mouth |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| stat | immediately |
| HAV | hepatitis A virus |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| ante- | before |
| supra- | above |
| peri- | surrounding |
| tox/o | poisonous |
| -phagia | swallowing |
| -ictal | seizure |
| -pathy | disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| -rrhage | bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge |
| -rrhaphy | surgical suturing |
| bronch/o bronch/i | bronchus |
| my/o | muscle |
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| -phasia | speech |
| lingu/o | tongue |
| cyt/o | cell |
| proct/o | rectum/anus |
| cost/o | rib |
| -poiesis | formation making |
| stenosis | abnormal narrowing |
| -ologist | specialist |
| -orexia | appetite |
| -oma | tumor or swelling |
| -lysis | destruction |
| -rrhea | flow or discharge |
| laryng/o | |
| nephr/o | kidney |
| encephal/o | brain |
| gynec/o | female/woman |
| hyster/o | uterus |
| py/o | pus |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| enter/o | small intestine |
| necr/o | death |
| neur/o | brain |
| osteo/o | bone |
| CXR | Chest x-ray |
| AD LIB | as desired |
| OBS | organic brain syndrome |
| -scopy | visual examination |
| -penia | deficiency |
| -scope | instrument used for visual examination |
| -logy | study of |
| -ptosis | drooping sagging |
| -magaly | enlargement of |
| -partum | childbirth, labor |
| epi- | on, over upon |
| contra- | against |
| pan- | all |
| micro- | small |
| xanth/o | yellow |
| melan/o | black, dark |
| erythr/o | red |
| leuk/o | white |
| cyan/o | blue |
| -pnea | breathing |
| malacia | softening |
| -plegia | paralysis |
| -paresis | weakness |
| -ar | pertaining to |
| -algia | pain |
| -dynia | pain |
| -ous -ic -ial | pertaining to |
| or/o | mouth |
| heapat/o | liver |
| cholecyst/o | gallbladder |
| angi/o | blood vessel |
| peri- | surrounding |
| ante- | before |
| supra- | above |
| dent/o dent/i | tooth |
| trache/o | trachea |
| capill/o | capillary |
| pneum/o | lung, air |
| pseudo/o | false |
| ven/o | vein |
| pyr/o | heat |
| -otomy | cutting surgical incision |
| psych/o | mind |
| thromb/o | clot |
| laryng/o | larynx |
| -stomy | creation of an artificial opening |
| -tripsy | surgical crushing |
| bio- | life |
| uni- | one |
| -gram | a picture or record |
| -graphy | process of producing a picture or record |
| ot/o | ear |
| phleb/o | vein |
| Xer/o | dryness |
| Urethr/o | urethra |
| men/o | menses/ menstruation |
| Cyst/o | urinary bladder or cyst |
| -rrhagia | rapid flow of blood |
| scelerosis | localized hardening |
| -logist | specialist |
| -rrhexis | rupture |
| L + D | labor and delivery |
| fx | fracture |
| salping/o | fallopian tube |
| oophor/o | ovary |
| crani/o | skull |
| nas/o | nose |
| sangu/i sanguin/o | blood |
| splen/o | spleen |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| ung | ointment |
| vascul/o | blood vessel |
| seb/o | sebum (oil) |
| herni/o | hernia |
| chondr/o | cartilage |
| Quadr/i Quadr/o | four |
| stomat/o | mouth |
| dips/o | thirst |
| Cerebr/o | brain cerebrum |
| CRF | Chronic renal failure |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| WDWN | well developed well nourished |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| ur/o | urine |
| hydr/o | relating to water |
| rhin/o | nose |
| therm/o | heat |
| esophag/o | esophagus |
| ocul/o | eye |
| myel/o | bone marrow/ spinal cord |
| tox/o | poisonous |
| trache/o | trachea |
| Capill/o | capillary |
Created by:
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