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Med term Study guide
Word parts / abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CH, chr | Chromosome |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid |
| PKU | Phenylketonuria |
| GP | General Practitioner |
| Albumin/o | protein |
| Calc/i | Calcium |
| -centesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid |
| Creatin/o | Creatinine |
| Glycos/o | glucose, sugar |
| -graphy | record |
| Hemat/o | blood |
| Lapar/o | abdomen, abdominal wall |
| -otomy | cutting, surgical incision |
| Phleb/o | vein |
| Rad/i | radiation |
| -scope | instrument for visual examination |
| -scopy | visual examination |
| Son/o | sound |
| -uria | urine |
| 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 |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| HcT | hematocrit |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| WBC | white blood cells |