medterm pre/suf Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Juxta | near |
graphy | writing, record |
form | shape of |
extra | outside, beyond |
exo | away from |
epi | outer, on top, over |
endo | within |
ectomy | excision, removal |
ecto | outside |
dys | difficult, abnormal |
dia | through |
desis | binding, fixation of |
de | down or away from |
ante | before, wall part |
ad | toward |
ab | away from |
a, an | without |
iasis | condition of |
iatric | medicine |
ic | pertaining to |
inter | between |
isis, asis | condition of |
itis | inflammation of |
logia, logy | science of |
oligo | few |
otomy | incision |
osis | condition of |
ob | against |
algia | pain |
anti | against |
bi | two, double |
brady | slow |
circum | around |
co, con | together |
ferro | iron |
fore | before |
hemi | half |
hydra, hydro | water |
hyper | above |
hypo | below |
intra | within |
kinesis | movement |
kypho | humped |
macro | large, long |
micro | small |
multi | many |
neo | new |
ology | study of |
oma | tumor |
med, medi, medio | middle |
mega, megaly | enlargement |
lysis | disintergration |
mono | one, single |
malacia | softening |
oid | like, shape, resemble |
pachy | thick |
para | near, departure from the norm |
path | disease |
penia | deficiency |
peri | around |
pexy | fixation, suspension |
phobia | fear of |
phoresis | transmission |
plasty | plastic surgery correction |
plegia | paralysis, stroke |
poly | many |
post | after |
pre | before |
pro | in front of, on behalf of |
pseudo | false |
ptosis | falling |
re | back, again |
retro | backward |
rrhaphy | suture |
rhexis | rupture |
scopy | exam |
semi | half |
sphygmo | pulse |
sub | below |
super,supra | above |
sym, syn | together |
tachy | swift, fast |
tele | distance |
toxo | toxic, poison |
trans | across |
tri | three |
ultra | above |
uni | one |
xeno | foreign |
xero | dry |
albus | white |
chloro | green |
chrom | color |
cirrhos | yellow |
cyano | blue |
erythr | red |
leuko | white |
melano | black |
polio | gray |
purpura | purple, porphyria |
rhodo | rose |
rubeo | red |
xantho | yellow |
a | before |
aa | of each |
abd | abdominal |
a.c. | before meds |
adl | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
a.m. | morning |
amt. | amount |
AROM | active range of motion |
ax | axillary |
BID | two times per day |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
C | celcius |
_c | with |
cal | calorie |
cath | catheter |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeters |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CM | centimeter |
CN | charge nurse |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o | complains of |
DC | discontinue |
DON | director of nurses |
Dr. | doctor |
Dx | diagnosis |
F | farenheit |
fx | fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
h | hour |
H2O | water |
HOB | head of bed |
HOH | hard of hearing |
HS | hour of sleep |
I/O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
LE/LLE/LUE | lower extremity, left lower extremity, left upper extremity |
Lt | left |
MI | myocardial infraction |
mm | milimeter |
noc | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
N/V | nausea and vomiting |
O.D. | right eye |
OOB | out of bed |
O.S. | left eye |
O.U. | both eyes |
oz. | ounce |
_p | after |
P | pulse |
p.c. | after meals |
PO | by mouth |
p.m. | evening |
PROM | passive range of motion |
pt. | patient |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
qid | 4 times per day |
qod | every other day |
QNS | quantity not sufficient |
QS | quantity sufficient |
an R within a circle | rectal |
R | respirations |
RE/RUE/RLE | right extremity, right upper extremity, right lower extremity |
ROM | range of motion |
Rx | prescription |
-s | without |
sig. | write, to be labeled |
SOB | shortness of breath |
ss | half |
SSE | soap suds enema |
staph | staphylococcus |
stat | immediately |
strep | steptococcus |
syr | syrup |
T | temperature |
tab | tablet |
tbsp | tablespoon |
tid | three times per day |
TO | telephone order |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
tsp | teaspoon |
UP | universal precautions |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
v.o. | verbal orders |
v.s. | vital signs |
w/c | wheelchair |
wt | weight |
CCU | coronary or crital care unit |
CS | central supply |
EENT | ear, eyes, nose and throat |
ER | emergency room |
GI | gastrointestinal lab |
lab | laboratory |
MICU | medical intensive care unit |
NICU | neuro intensive or neonatal intensive care unit |
OR | operating room |
OB-GYN | obstetrics and gynecology or obstetrician gynecologist |
pedi | pediatrics |
PT | physical therapist |
RT | respiratory therapist |
SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ACP | acute care panel |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CBC | complete blood count |
chem. | chemistry |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DPT | diptheria, pertussin, tetanus |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
HCT | hematocrit |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
lytes | electrolytes |
O & P | ova and parasites |
O2 | oxygen |
RBC | red blood cells |
TB | tuberculosis |
UA | urinalysis |
WBC | white blood cells |
WNL | within normal limits |
anterior | front side |
distal | farthest point away from |
dorsal | backside |
high fowlers | sitting at a 90 degree angle |
inferior | below |
lateral | side of |
medial | middle |
peripheral | on the edge of or outside of |
posterior | rear or back of |
prone | lie on the floor facedown |
proximal | nearest |
superior | above |
supine | lie on back |
tranverse | across |
ventral | to the belly |
QS | quantity sufficient |
an R within a circle | rectal |
R | respirations |
RE/RUE/RLE | right extremity, right upper extremity, right lower extremity |
ROM | range of motion |
Rx | prescription |
-s | without |
sig. | write, to be labeled |
SOB | shortness of breath |
ss | half |
SSE | soap suds enema |
staph | staphylococcus |
stat | immediately |
strep | steptococcus |
syr | syrup |
T | temperature |
tab | tablet |
tbsp | tablespoon |
tid | three times per day |
TO | telephone order |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
tsp | teaspoon |
UP | universal precautions |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
v.o. | verbal orders |
v.s. | vital signs |
w/c | wheelchair |
wt | weight |
CCU | coronary or crital care unit |
CS | central supply |
EENT | ear, eyes, nose and throat |
ER | emergency room |
GI | gastrointestinal lab |
lab | laboratory |
MICU | medical intensive care unit |
NICU | neuro intensive or neonatal intensive care unit |
OR | operating room |
OB-GYN | obstetrics and gynecology or obstetrician gynecologist |
pedi | pediatrics |
PT | physical therapist |
RT | respiratory therapist |
SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ACP | acute care panel |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CBC | complete blood count |
chem. | chemistry |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DPT | diptheria, pertussin, tetanus |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
HCT | hematocrit |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
lytes | electrolytes |
O & P | ova and parasites |
O2 | oxygen |
RBC | red blood cells |
TB | tuberculosis |
UA | urinalysis |
WBC | white blood cells |
WNL | within normal limits |
anterior | front side |
distal | farthest point away from |
dorsal | backside |
high fowlers | sitting at a 90 degree angle |
inferior | below |
lateral | side of |
medial | middle |
peripheral | on the edge of or outside of |
posterior | rear or back of |
prone | lie on the floor facedown |
proximal | nearest |
superior | above |
supine | lie on back |
tranverse | across |
ventral | to the belly |
Ca | calcium |
CL | chloride |
CRE | creatnine |
Fe | iron |
Glu | glucose |
K+ | potassium |
Na | Sodium |
NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
< | less than |
> | more than |
# | pound |
@ | at |
& | and |
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