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Medical Word Parts, Abbreviations NA 1015
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Nursing
Graduate
01/09/2013
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Term
Aden(o)
 Definition

 

Of or relating to a gland 

 

example

adenology

 
Term
Arthr(o)
 Definition

Pertaining to joints or limbs

 

example

Arthritis- inflamation of the joint or limb
Term
Cardio
 Definition
Pertaining to the heart
Term
Cerebr(o)
 Definition
Pertaining to the brain
Term
Cyst(o) or Cyst(i)
 Definition
Pertaining to the Urinary Bladder
Cystotomy
Term
Dermat(o)
 Definition
Pertaining to the Skin - Dermatology
Term
Gastro
 Definition
Pertaining to the stomach
Gastric bypass
Term
glyc(o)
 Definition
Sugar
glycolysis
Term
Hem(o)
 Definition
Blood
Hematological
Term
Hepat(o)
 Definition
Pertaining to the liver
Hepatology
Term
Py(o)
 Definition
Pus
Pyometra - uterine infection, pus in the uterus
Term
Ur(o)
 Definition
pertaining to urine, the urinary system; (specifically) pertaining to the physiological chemistry of urine
Term
A, an
 Definition
not or without
apathy - suppression of emotions. Without emotion
Term
Brady-
 Definition
slow
Bradycardia Slow heart
Term
tachy
 Definition
denoting something fast, irregularly fast. Tachycardia
Term
Dys
 Definition
difficult, bad
dysphagia - difficulty in swallowing
Term
Hyper
 Definition
Denotes something as 'extreme' or 'beyond normal'
Hypertension - high BP
Term
Hypo
 Definition
Denotes something that is below normal
Term
Neo
 Definition
New
Neoplasm - new abnormal growth
Term
poly
 Definition
Denotes a 'plurality' of something
Term
Algia
 Definition
Pain
myalgia - muscle pain
Term
Cyte
 Definition
cell
Leukocyte
Term
itis
 Definition
inflamation
Term
ectomy
 Definition
a surgical operation or removal of a body part. Resection, excision
Mastectomy -removal of a breast
Term
otomy
 Definition
to make an incision or cut into
tracheotomy
Term
emia
 Definition
Blood Condition
Anemia
Term
logy
 Definition
academic study or practice of a certain field
Term
oma
 Definition
tumor mass collection
Sarcoma
Term
pnea
 Definition
respiration or breathing
Sleep apnea
no breathing when asleep
Term
phasia
 Definition
Speech
Term
phagia
 Definition
swallowing, eating
Term
ADL
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
Ad lib
 Definition
As Desired
Term
Amb
 Definition
ambulate, walk
Term
B/P
 Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
BRP
 Definition
Bathroom Privileges
Term
BSC
 Definition
biological Safety Cabinet check??
Term
_
c
 Definition
With
Term
c/o
 Definition
Complains of
Term
I&O
 Definition
Intake and output
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
O2
 Definition
Oxygen
Term
po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
q
 Definition
Every
Term
q.s
 Definition
a sufficient quantitiy
Term
_
s
 Definition
With out
Term
stat
 Definition
at once immediately
Term
TPR
 Definition
Temperature pulse respirations
Term
VS
 Definition
Vital Signs
Term
w/c
 Definition
Wheel Chair
Term
a.c.
 Definition
before meals
Term
bid
 Definition
Twice a day
Term
hs
 Definition
at Bedtime
Term
noc
 Definition
night
Term
p.c.
 Definition
After Meals
Term
qd
 Definition
every day, daily
Term
qh
 Definition
Every hour
Term
q2h, q3h, q4h, etc.
 Definition
Every 2 hours, every 3 hours, every 4 hours...
Term
qid
 Definition
four time a day
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
x2, x3, etc.
 Definition
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
prn
 Definition
when necessary
Term
• Oral
 Definition
97.6 degrees F to 99.6 degrees F. or 36.5 C to 38.1 C
Term
Rectal
 Definition
98.6 F to 100.6 F or 37.0 C to 38.1 C
Term
Axillary
 Definition
96.9 F to 98.6 F to 35.9 C to 37.0 C
Term
Tympanic Membrane
 Definition
98.6 F or 37.0C
Term
temporal Artery
 Definition
99.6F 37.5 C
Term
Normal adult pulse range:
 Definition
60 to 100/minute
Term
Normal adult blood pressure range:
 Definition
90/60 to 140/90 (Most physicians and the American Heart Association consider less than 120/80 to be “normal”)
Term
Normal adult respiratory rate:
 Definition
12 to 20/minute
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