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Med Term Ch 3 & 4
OCC Medical Terminology M. Willis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| chir/o | hand |
| crin/o | to secrete |
| dent/i | teeth |
| enter/o | small intestine |
| esthesi/o | sensation |
| ger/o | old age |
| gynec/o | woman |
| immun/o | safe |
| laryng/o | voicebox |
| neur/o | nerve |
| obstetr/o | midwife |
| onc/o | tumor |
| opthalm/o | eye |
| ot/o | ear |
| physi/o | physical |
| radi/o | x-ray |
| allergy and immunology | diagnose, treatment, and prevention of allergy diseasesallergist/immunologist |
| anesthesiology | comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care before, during and after surgery anesthesiologist |
| internal medicine | nonsurgical care centered around prevention diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adultinternist |
| gastroenterology | diagnosis and management of condition related to the digestive system |
| hematology | diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders |
| chir/o | hand |
| crin/o | to secrete |
| dent/i | teeth |
| enter/o | small intestine |
| esthesi/o | sensation |
| ger/o | old age |
| gynec/o | woman |
| immun/o | safe |
| laryng/o | voicebox |
| neur/o | nerve |
| obstetr/o | midwife |
| onc/o | tumor |
| opthalm/o | eye |
| ot/o | ear |
| physi/o | physical |
| radi/o | x-ray |
| allergy and immunology | diagnose, treatment, and prevention of allergy diseasesallergist/immunologist |
| anesthesiology | comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care before, during and after surgery anesthesiologist |
| internal medicine | nonsurgical care centered around prevention diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adultinternist |
| gastroenterology | diagnosis and management of condition related to the digestive system |
| hematology | diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders |
| nephrology | nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorders |
| oncology | treatment of tumors and cancer |
| rheumatology | treatment of arthritis and related disorders |
| medical genetics | diagnosis, treatment and prevention of genetic (inherited) disorders, includes research, laboratory testing and counseling |
| neurology | non surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous systemneurologist |
| neurological surgery | surgical and non surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system and supportive structures, including blood vessels |
| nuclear medicine | use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease; a dual speciality in other fields, such as radiology, internal medicine, neurology and cardiology is common |
| obstetrics and gynecologyOB/GYN | care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth and immediate postpartum period |
| gynecology | medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary system |
| opthalmology | medical and surgical treatment of the eye including vision care and services |
| orthopedic surgery | medical, surgical and rehabilitatie treatment of disorders of teh musculskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves |
| otolaryngology | medical and surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat and adjoining structures of the head and neckotolaryngologist or ENT physician |
| pathology | study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis, eg, biopsy, autopsy |
| pediatrics | comprehensive medical care of infants, children and adolescents, with emphasis on diease prevention and healthful physical and mental development |
| physical medicine and rehabilitation physiatry | treatment of patients suffering from neruomusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury eg, stroke, spinal cord injury |
| plastic surgery | surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body structures eg, body contouring, skin grafting |
| prevention medicine | medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance; specialty areas include: aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, public health, and general preventative medicine |
| psychiatry | diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders |
| radiology | use of ionizing & nonionizing imaging modalities, including x-ray, radionuclides, magnetic resonance & ultrasound, to diagnose disease or in therapies that involve imaging guidance, primary fields include diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology & physics |
| surgery | treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation, subspecialty area include vascular, pediatric, hand and critical care surgery |
| thoracic surgery | treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring an operation within the chest, including the heart and lungs |
| urology | surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary and reproductive system and the female urinary system |
| doctor of chiropractic medicine | DC |
| doctor of dental surgery | DDS |
| doctor of podiatric medicine | DPM |
| doctor of optometry | OD |
| doctor of psychology | Psy.D or PhD |
| ABMS | American Board of Medical Specialties |
| ACP | American College of Physicians |
| ACS | American College of Surgeons |
| AOA | American Osteopathic Association |
| ENT | ear nose throat |
| MD | Doctor of Medicine |
| OD | Doctor of Optometry |
| H&P | History and Physical |
| Hx | History |
| CC | Chief Complaint |
| c/o | complains of |
| HPI (PI) | History of Present Illness (Present Illness) |
| Sx | symptom |
| PMH (PH) | Past Medical History (Past History) |
| UCHD | usual childhood diseases |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| FH | family history |
| SH | social history |
| OH | occupational history |
| ROS (SR) | review of systems (systems review) |
| PE (Px) | physical examination |
| HEENT | head eyes ears nose throat |
| NAD | no acute distress, no appreciable disease |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| IMP | impression |
| A | assessment |
| R/O | rule out |
| P | plan |
| CCU | coronary (cardiac) care unit |
| ECU | emergency care unit |
| ER | emergency room |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IP | inpatient (a registered bed patient) |
| OP | outpatient |
| OR | operating room |
| PACU | postanesthetic care unit |
| PAR | postanesthetic recovery |
| post-op | postoperative (after surgery) |
| pre-op | preoperative (before surgery) |
| RTC | return to clinic |
| RTO | return to office |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| CP | chest pain |
| *DC, D/C* | discharge, discontinue |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| L (cirle) | left |
| R (circle) | right |
| pt | patient |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Tr | treatment |
| Tx | treatment or traction |
| VS | vital signs |
| T | temperature |
| P | pulse |
| R | respiration |
| BP | blood pressure |
| Ht | height |
| Wt | weight |
| WDWN | well developed and well nourished |
| y.o. | year old |
| # | number or pound |
| radiography (x-ray) | modality using xrays (ionizing radiation) to produce images of the bodys anatomy to diagnose a condition or impairment |
| computed tomography (CT) | cross sectional xray films in a full circle - computer then calculates and converts the rates of absorption and density of the xrays into a three dimensional picture on a screen |
| nuclear medicine imaging | injected or ingested radioactive isotope (radionuclide) - emits gamma ray |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | nonionizing imaging technique using magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves |
| sonography | use of high frequency sound waves to visualize body tissues |
| acute | sharp; having intense, often severe sypmtoms and a short cause |
| chronic | a condition developing slowly and persisting over time |
| benign | mild or non-cancerous |
| malignant | harmful or cancerous |
| degeneration | gradual deterioration of normal cells and body functions |
| degenerative disease | any disease in which there is deterioration of structure or function of tissue |
| diagnosis | determination of the presence of a disease based an evaluation of symptoms signs and test findings |
| etiology | cause of a disease |
| exacerbation | increase in severity of a disease with aggravation of symptoms |
| remission | a period in which symptoms and signs stop or abate |
| febrile | relating to a fever |
| gross | large; visible to the naked eye |
| idiopathic | a condition occuring without a clearly identified cause |
| localized | limited to a definite area or part |
| systemic | relating to the whole body rather than only a part |
| malaise | a feeling of unwellness, often the frist indication of illness |
| marked | significant |
| equivocal | vague, questionable |
| morbidity | sick, a state of disease |
| morbidity rate | the number of cases of a disease in a given year; the ratio of sick to well individuals in a given population |
| mortality | the state of being subject to death |
| mortality rate | death rate; ratio of total number of deaths to total number in a given population |
| prognosis | foreknowledge; prediction of the likely outcome of a disease based on the general health status of the patient along with knowledge of the usual course of the disease |
| progressive | the advance of a condition as signs and symptoms increase in severity |
| prophylaxis | a process or measure that prevents diesase |
| recurrent | to occur again; describes a return of symptoms and signs after a period of quiescence (rest or inactivity) |
| sequela | a disorder or condition after, and usually resulting from, a previous disease or injury |
| sign | a mark; objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examiner |
| symptom | occurrence; subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient and often noted in his or her own words |
| syndrome | a running together; combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture indicating a particular condition or disease, eg. menopausal syndrome |
| *cc* | cubic centimeter |
| cm | centimeter |
| g or gm | gram |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mg | milligram |
| ml, mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| cu mm | cubic millimeter |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| gr | grain |
| gt | drop |
| gtt | drops |
| dr | dram |
| oz | ounce |
| lb or # | pound |
| qt | quart |
| tablet / capsule | oral / sublingualby mouth / under the tongue in the cheek |
| suppository | inserted in vagina / rectum |
| fluid | inhalationinhaled through nose or mouth |
| parenteral | by injection (within skin/muscle/vein or under the skin) |
| cream, lotion, ointment | topicalapplied to the surface of the skin |
| other delivery systems | transdermal / implantabsorption of drug through unbroken skin /a drug reservoir imbedded in the body to provide continual infusion of a medication |
| *q.d.* | every day |
| *q.o.d.* | every other day |
| *AS, AD, AU* | left ear, right ear, both ears |
| *OS, OD, OU* | left eye, right eye, both eyes |
| *SC or SQ* | subcutaneus |
| * >,< * | greater than, less than |
| a (with line above) | before |
| a.c. | before meals |
| a.m. | before noon |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| d | day |
| h | hour |
| *h.s.* | at hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| noc. | night |
| p (with line above) | after |
| p.c. | after meals |
| p.m. | after noon |
| p.r.n. | as needed |
| q | every |
| * q d * | every day |
| q h | every hour |
| q 2 h | every 2 hours |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| *q.o.d.* | every other day |
| STAT | immediately |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| wk | week |
| yr | year |
| *AD* | right ear |
| *AS* | left ear |
| *AU* | both ears |
| ad lib. | as desired |
| amt | amount |
| aq | water |
| B (in circle) | bilateral |
| C | celsius, centigrade |
| c (with line above) | with |
| F | fahrenheit |
| m (in circle) | murmur |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| *OD* | right eye |
| *OS* | left eye |
| *OU* | both eyes |
| per | by or through |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| PR | through rectum |
| PV | through vagina |
| q.n.s. | quantity not sufficient |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient |
| Rx | recipe, prescription |
| Sig: | label; instructions to patient |
| s (with line over) | without |
| *ss* (with line over) | one-half |
| w.a. | while awake |
| X | times or for (eg X6 - six times) |
| *>* | greater than |
| *<* | less than |
| I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VII, IX, X | uppercase roman numerals |
| 1:00 a.m. | zero one hundred |
| 2:00 a.m. | zero two hundred |
| 2:15 a.m. | zero two fifteen |
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