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MED TERMS 15
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| albumoin/o | albumin, protein |
| calc/i | calcium, lime, the heel |
| -centesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid |
| creatin/o | creatinine |
| glycos/o | glucose, sugar |
| -graphy | the process of producing a picture or record |
| hemat/o | blood, relating to the blood |
| lapar/o | abdomen, abdominal wall |
| -otomy | cutting, surgical incision |
| phleb/o | vein |
| radi/o | radiation, x-rays |
| -scope | instrument for visual examination |
| -scopy | visual examination |
| son/o | sound |
| -uria | urination, urine |
| acetaminophen | anaglesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation |
| acupuncture | a traditional Chinese medical practive using very thin acupuncturer needles inserted into specific points of the body |
| albuminuria | the presence of the protein albumin in the urine |
| analgesic | a medication that relieves pain without affecting consciousness |
| antipyretic | medication administered to prevent or reduce fever |
| arthrocentesis | surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis |
| auscultation | listening for sounds within the body usually done with a stethoscope |
| bacteriuria | the presence of bacteria in the urine |
| bruit | an abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation of an artery |
| calciuria | the presence of calcium in the urine |
| compliance | being in accordance with established guidlines |
| computed tomography | an imaging technique that uses a thin, fan-shaped x-ray beam to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body |
| contraindiction | a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised |
| creatinuria | an increased concentration of creatinine within the body |
| echocardiography | an ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart |
| endoscope | a small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end |
| fluroscopy | the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluroscent screen |
| glycosuria | the presence of glucose in the urine |
| hematocrit | a blood test that measures the percentage by volume of red blood cells in a whole blood sample |
| hematuria | the presence of blood in the urine |
| hyperthermia | an extremely high fever |
| hypothermia | an abnormally low body temperature |
| idiosyncratic reaction | an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual |
| interventional radiology | the use of radiographic imaging to guide a precedure or confirm placement of an inserted object |
| intradermal injection | the administration of medication by injection into the middle layers of the skin |
| intramuscular injection | the administration of medication by injection directly into muscle tissue |
| intravenous injection | the administration of medication by injection directly into a vein |
| ketonuria | the presence of ketones in the urine |
| laparoscopy | the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope |
| lithotomy position | an examination position in which the patient is lying on the back with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups |
| magnetic resonance imaging | MRI study using a contrast medium to locate problems with blood vessels throughout the body |
| opthalmoscope | an instrument used to examine the interior of the eye |
| otoscope | an instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane |
| palliative | a substance that eases the pin or severity of a disease but does not cure it |
| parenteral | administered or occurring elsewhere in the body than the mouth and alimentary canal. |
| percussion | a diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body area that uses the osund produced by tapping the surface with the fingers |
| perfusion | the flow of blood through an organ |
| pericardiocentesis | the puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid |
| phlebotomy | the puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood |
| placebo | an inactive substance that is given for its suggestive effects |
| positron emission tomography | an imaging technique that combines tomography wiht radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas |
| prone position | position where the patient lies face down on the abdomen |
| proteinuria | the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine |
| pyuria | the presence of pus in the urine |
| radiolucent | a substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears white or dark gray on the resulting film |
| radiopaque | a substance that allows x-rays to pass through and appears white or light gray on the resulting film |
| rales | abnormal crackle-like lung sounds heard while breathing in |
| recumbent | any position in which the patient is lying down |
| rhonchi | a coarse, rattling sound somewhat like nsoring, usually caused by secretions in the bronchial airways |
| Sims' position | an examination position in which the pateint is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back |
| single photon emission computed tomography | a type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs |
| speculum | an instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior |
| sphygmomanometer | an instrument used to measure blood pressure |
| stethoscope | an instrument used to listen to sounds within the body |
| stridor | an abnormal , high-pitched, muscial breathing sound casued by a blockage in the throat or larynx |
| subcutaneous injection | the administration of medication by injection into the fatty layer just below the skin |
| transdermal | the administration of medication through the unbroken skin so that it is absorbed continuously to produce systemic effect |
| transesophageal echocardiography | an ultrasonic imaging technique that is performed from inside the esophagus to evaluate heart structures |
| ultrasonography | the imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of soundwaves |
| urinalysis | the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| amt | amount |
| bid | twice a day |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| pc | after meals |
| po | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| Rx | prescription |
| sig | to be labeled accordingly |
| tid | three times a day |
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