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Med Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd | abdominal |
| c/o | complains of; complaining of |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| ER | emergency room |
| ht | height |
| OB/GYN | obstetrician/gynecologist |
| Proximal | Near the point of origin |
| Distal | Away from the point of origin |
| Superior | Closer to the top of the head |
| Inferior | Closer to the soles of the feet |
| Cephalic | Near the head |
| Caudal | Near the tail or inferior end |
| Superficial | Closer to the surface of the body or above |
| Deep | Farther from the surface of the body |
| Anterior | Head end |
| Posterior | Tail end or rear |
| Ventral | Belly side |
| Dorsal | Back of the body |
| Medial | Near the midline |
| Lateral | Near the side of the body |
| Root word | the central part of a medical word |
| Combining vowel | the vowel attached to the end of a root word |
| Combining form | a root word plus a combining vowel |
| Prefix | a single letter or group of letters attached to the front of a root word |
| Suffix | a single letter or group of letters attached to the end of a root word |