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CNHP 2010 CH. 1
chapter 1 terms and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -logist | one who specializes in the study or treatment of |
| -meter | instrument for measuring |
| -poiesis | formation |
| -scope | instrument for examination |
| cyan/o | blue |
| erythr/o | red |
| leuk/o | white |
| py/o | pus |
| acr/o | extremity or topmost |
| cephal/o | head |
| enter/o | small intestine |
| hist/o | tissue |
| nephr/o | kidney |
| esthesi/o | sensation |
| gen/o | origin or production |
| phob/o | exaggerated fear or sensitivity |
| plas/o | formation |
| scler/o | hard |
| sten/o | narrow |
| troph/o | nourishment |
| A&W | alive and well |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CP | chest pain |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
| ROS | review of systems |
| ~emia | blood condition |
| oligo~ | few of deficient |
| para~ | alongside of, abnormal |
| ~ac | pertaining to |
| ~al | pertaining to |
| WNL | with normal limits |