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Word Parts #3 -mb
Principles of Health Science
Question | Answer |
---|---|
c | with |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
bid | twice a day |
qd | every day |
q | every |
cc | cubic centimeter |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
Dx | diaginosis |
Hx | History |
c/o | complains of |
adduction | movement towards the midline |
abduction | movement away from the midline |
flexion | decreasing the angle between two bones |
extension | increasing the angle between two bones |
dorsiflexion | bending the foot upward toward the angle |
plantar flexion | pointing the toes downward toward the foot |
ambulation | walking |
contracture | Tightening and shortening of a muscle, resulting in permanent flexion |
muscle atrophy | muscles shrinking and becoming weak due to lack of movement. |
fasci/o | fascia, fibrous band |
ur/o (abbrev: ur) | urine |
kinesi/o | movement |
thorac/o | chest |
–plegia | paralysis |
tri- | three |