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Term
HIPPA
 Definition
Health Insurance Portablility and Accountability ACT
Term
MMA
 Definition
Medicare Modernization Act
Term
OIG
 Definition
Office of Inspector General
Term
HHS
 Definition
Dept of Health and Human Services
Term
CPT
 Definition
Current Procedural Terminology codes owned by AMA
Term
abdomino-
 Definition
abdomen
Term
acou-
 Definition
hearing
Term
acr-
 Definition
extremities or height
Term
actin-
 Definition
ray or radius
Term
aden-
 Definition
gland
Term
adren-
 Definition
adrenal gland
Term
aer-
 Definition
air or gas
Term
algesi-
 Definition
pain
Term
ambly-
 Definition
dull or dim
Term
andr-
 Definition
male
Term
angi-
 Definition
vessel
Term
aniso-
 Definition
unequal or dissimilar
Term
ankyl-
 Definition
crooked, bent or fused
Term
antr-
 Definition
cavity or chamber
Term
arche-, archi-
 Definition
first or beginning
Term
arthr-
 Definition
joint
Term
articul-
 Definition
joint
Term
atel-
 Definition
imperfect or incomplete
Term
ather-
 Definition
yellowish or fatty plaque
Term
aur-
 Definition
ear
Term
aut-
 Definition
self
Term
axill-
 Definition
armpit
Term
balan-
 Definition
glans penis
Term
blephar-
 Definition
eyelid
Term
brachi-
 Definition
arm
Term
bucc-
 Definition
cheek
Term
carcin-
 Definition
cancer
Term
cardi-
 Definition
heart
Term
caud-
 Definition
tail or toward the lower part of the body
Term
cephal-
 Definition
head
Term
cheil-
 Definition
lip
Term
chole-
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
cholangi-
 Definition
bile duct
Term
chondr-
 Definition
cartilage
Term
chrome-
 Definition
color
Term
colp-
 Definition
vagina
Term
core-
 Definition
pupil or eye
Term
cost-
 Definition
rib
Term
cutane-
 Definition
skin
Term
cysto-, cysti-, cyst-
 Definition
bladder
Term
dacry-
 Definition
tear or tear duct
Term
dactyl-
 Definition
fingers or toes
Term
dent-
 Definition
tooth
Term
derm-
 Definition
skin
Term
dextro-
 Definition
right
Term
diaphor-
 Definition
sweat
Term
diplo-
 Definition
two or double
Term
dips-
 Definition
thirst
Term
extop-
 Definition
located away from the usual place
Term
encephal-
 Definition
brain
Term
enter-, entero
 Definition
intestine
Term
episio-
 Definition
vulva
Term
erythr-
 Definition
red
Term
gastro-
 Definition
stomach
Term
gingiv-
 Definition
gum
Term
gloss-
 Definition
tongue
Term
gnath-
 Definition
jaw
Term
gyn-
 Definition
woman
Term
hemo-
 Definition
blood
Term
hepat-
 Definition
liver
Term
hyster-, hystero-
 Definition
uterus, womb
Term
irid-
 Definition
iris
Term
isch-
 Definition
deficiency or blockage
Term
kal-
 Definition
potassium
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kerat-
 Definition
cornea
horny tissue or hard
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kyph-
 Definition
hump
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labi-
 Definition
lips
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lacrim-
 Definition
tear duct or tear
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lact-
 Definition
milk
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laparo-
 Definition
loins or abdomen
Term
laryng-
 Definition
larynx
Term
lei-
 Definition
smooth
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leuk-
 Definition
white
Term
lith-
 Definition
stone or calculus
Term
macr-
 Definition
abnormal largeness
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mamm-
 Definition
breast
Term
mast-
 Definition
breast
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meat-
 Definition
opening
Term
melan-
 Definition
black
Term
metr-, metra-, metro-
 Definition
uterus
Term
myel-
 Definition
bone marrow or spinal cord
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myo-
 Definition
muscle
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narc-
 Definition
stupor
Term
nas-
 Definition
nose
Term
nat-
 Definition
birth
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necr-
 Definition
death
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nephr-
 Definition
kidney
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neru-
 Definition
nerve
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ocul-
 Definition
eye
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olig-
 Definition
scantry or few
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omphal-
 Definition
umbilicus or navel
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onych-
 Definition
nail
Term
oophor-, oophoro-
 Definition
ovary
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orch-
 Definition
testis or testicle
Term
orth-
 Definition
straight
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oste-
 Definition
bone
Term
ot-
 Definition
ear
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pachy-
 Definition
thick
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papill-
 Definition
nipple
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part-
 Definition
bear, give birth to or labor
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pector-
 Definition
chest
Term
ped-
 Definition
child or foot
Term
petr-
 Definition
stone
Term
phac-
 Definition
lense of eye
Term
phag-
 Definition
eat or swallow
Term
phas-
 Definition
speech
Term
pneumo-
 Definition
lung or air
Term
pod-
 Definition
foot
Term
proct-
 Definition
anus or rectum
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pseud-
 Definition
fake or false
Term
pulmo-
 Definition
lung
Term
pyel-
 Definition
renal pelvis
Term
pyr-
 Definition
fever or heat
Term
rachio-
 Definition
vertebra or spinal or vertebral column
Term
radic-
 Definition
nerve root
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ren-
 Definition
kidney
Term
rhabd-
 Definition
rod-shaped or striated
Term
rhino-
 Definition
nose
Term
salping-, salpingo-
 Definition
tube
usually uterine
Term
sarco-
 Definition
flesh or connective tissue
Term
scoli-
 Definition
crooked or curved
Term
somn-
 Definition
sleep
Term
spir-
 Definition
breathe or breathing
Term
spondylo-
 Definition
vertebra or spinal or vertebral column
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stomato-
 Definition
mouth
Term
thorac-
 Definition
chest
Term
thrombo-
 Definition
clot
Term
tomo-
 Definition
cut or section
Term
trich-
 Definition
hair
Term
typan-
 Definition
eardrum or middle ear
Term
ungu-
 Definition
nail
Term
vaso-
 Definition
vessel or duct
Term
vesico-
 Definition
bladder or sac
Term
viscer-
 Definition
internal organs
Term
xanth-
 Definition
yellow
Term
xero-
 Definition
dry
Term
a-
 Definition
without or absence of
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ab-
 Definition
away from
Term
ad-
 Definition
toward
Term
ambi-
 Definition
both
Term
an-
 Definition
without or absence or
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ana-
 Definition
up, again, or backward
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ante-
 Definition
before
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aniso-
 Definition
unequal
Term
ante-
 Definition
before
Term
anti-
 Definition
against
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apo-
 Definition
upon
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bi-
 Definition
two
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brady-
 Definition
slow
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cata-
 Definition
down
Term
con-
 Definition
together
Term
contra-
 Definition
against
Term
diplo-
 Definition
double
Term
dys-
 Definition
bad, painful, difficult
Term
ecto-, exo-
 Definition
outside
Term
endo-
 Definition
within
Term
epi-
 Definition
upon
Term
eso-
 Definition
inward
Term
eu-
 Definition
good, normal
Term
hetero-
 Definition
different
Term
hex-, sex,
 Definition
six
Term
homo-
 Definition
same
Term
hyper-
 Definition
excessive, above
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hypo-
 Definition
deficient, below
Term
infra-
 Definition
below, under
Term
intra-
 Definition
within
Term
ipsi-
 Definition
same
Term
iso-
 Definition
equal, same
Term
mal-
 Definition
bad, poor
Term
megalo-
 Definition
large
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meso-
 Definition
middle
Term
meta-
 Definition
after, beyond, transformation
Term
mono-, uni-
 Definition
one
Term
nulli-
 Definition
none
Term
pan-
 Definition
all or total
Term
per-
 Definition
through
Term
peri-
 Definition
surrounding
Term
quadr-
 Definition
four
Term
retro-
 Definition
behind, back
Term
supra-
 Definition
above
Term
tachy-
 Definition
fast
Term
trans-
 Definition
across, through
Term
tri-
 Definition
three
Term
-algia
 Definition
pain
Term
-asthenia
 Definition
removal
Term
-cele
 Definition
hernia or protrusion
Term
-cele
 Definition
hernia or protrusion
Term
-centesis
 Definition
puncture a cavity to remove fluid
Term
-desis
 Definition
surgical fixation or fusion
Term
-ectasis
 Definition
stretching out, dilation or expansion
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
surgical removal or excision
Term
-emesis
 Definition
vomiting
Term
-emia
 Definition
blood
Term
-gen
 Definition
substance or agent that produces or causes
Term
-genesis
 Definition
origin or cause
Term
-ial
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-iasis
 Definition
condition of
Term
-ictal
 Definition
seizure or attack
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
-lysis
 Definition
destruction or break down
Term
-lytic
 Definition
destroy or break down
Term
-malacia
 Definition
softening
Term
-megaly
 Definition
enlargement
Term
-odynia
 Definition
pain
Term
-oid
 Definition
like
Term
-oma
 Definition
tumor
Term
-opathy
 Definition
disease of
Term
-opexy
 Definition
surgicall fixation
Term
-oplasty
 Definition
surgical repair
Term
-orrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage
Term
-orrhaphy
 Definition
surgical repair or suture
Term
-orrhea
 Definition
flow or discharge
Term
-orrhexis
 Definition
rupture
Term
-osis
 Definition
abnormal condition
Term
-ostomy
 Definition
new permanent opening
Term
-otomy
 Definition
cut into
incision
Term
-otripsy
 Definition
crushing, destroying
Term
-paresis
 Definition
weakness
Term
-penia
 Definition
abnormal reduction in number
Term
-pepsia
 Definition
digestion
Term
-pexy
 Definition
surgical fixation or suspension
Term
-phagia
 Definition
eating or swallowing
Term
-physis
 Definition
growth
Term
-plasia
 Definition
growth
Term
-plasty
 Definition
plastic or surgical repair
Term
-plegia
 Definition
paralysis
Term
-pnea
 Definition
breathing
Term
-poiesis
 Definition
formation
Term
-prandial
 Definition
meal
Term
-ptosis
 Definition
dropping, sagging or prolapse
Term
-salpinx
 Definition
fallopian tube
Term
-sclerosis
 Definition
hardening
Term
-stalsis
 Definition
contraction
Term
-stasis
 Definition
control or stop
Term
-tripsy
 Definition
surgical crushing
Term
-trophy
 Definition
nourishment
Term
-uria
 Definition
urine or urination
Term
anterior
 Definition
at or near the front surface of the body
Term
ventral
 Definition
at or near the front surface of the body
Term
attic
 Definition
tympanic cavity's upper portion above the tympanic membrane
Term
avulsion
 Definition
tearing away or forcible separation
Term
benign
 Definition
with regard to neoplasms, being nonmalignant
Term
bigeminy
 Definition
a cardiac arrhythmia where the heart beats in pairs
Term
carcinoma in situ
 Definition
a localized cancer that has not spread to adjacent structures
Term
coronal
 Definition
vertical body plane, which divides the body into front and back sections
Term
cystocele
 Definition
hernia of the bladder into the vagina
Term
cytopathology
 Definition
study of disearse changes within individual cells or cell types
Term
debridement
 Definition
excision of devitalized tissue and foreign matter froma wound to expose healthy tissue
Term
destruction
 Definition
removal or ablation of tissue
Term
distal
 Definition
farthest away from the center
Term
edema
 Definition
the swelling of any organ or tissue, due to accumulation of excess lymph fluid, without an increase of the number of cells in the affected tissue
Term
endoscopy
 Definition
examining the interior of the canal or hollow area inthe body by using a special instrument
Term
enterocele
 Definition
an intestinal hernia into the area surrounding the vagina and/or uterus
Term
epistaxis
 Definition
a nose bleed
Term
exploration
 Definition
an active dx exam, usually involving a surgical procedure, to determine conditions present within a body cavity
Term
hematoma
 Definition
a collection of blood, usually wholly or partially clotted, that my manifest itself as a bruise
Term
inferior
 Definition
below
Term
introduction
 Definition
inserting an instrument, such as a needle or tube, into the body
Term
laparoscopy
 Definition
using a laparoscope passed through the the abdominal wall to examine or perform procedures int eh abdominopelvic cavity
Term
laparotomy
 Definition
a procedure performed through an incision (open procedure)
Term
lateral
 Definition
side
Term
ligation
 Definition
to bind or tie off a duct
Term
malignant
 Definition
with regard to neoplasms, being a locally invasive and destructive growth that can metastasize
Term
medial
 Definition
middle
Term
metastases
 Definition
spread of disease process from one part of the body to another, such as secondary carcinoma resulting from tumor cells spread to a remote part of the body through the lymph or blood systems
Term
otitis media
 Definition
middle ear infection
Term
parturition
 Definition
childbirth
Term
posterior or dorsal
 Definition
at or near the back surface of the body
Term
postpartum
 Definition
the perod lasting six weeks after childbirth
Term
primary carcinoma
 Definition
cancer at the origination site with infiltration of that origin
Term
prone
 Definition
face down or palm down
Term
proximal
 Definition
nearest to the center
Term
rectocele
 Definition
hernia of the rectum into the vagina or uterus
Term
reduction
 Definition
the restoration, by surgical or manipulative procedures, of a part to its normal anatomic relation
Term
resection
 Definition
to remove a part of an organ or tissue
Term
sagittal
 Definition
vertical body plane, which divides the body into equal right and left sides
Term
secondary carcinoma
 Definition
cancer that appears in a region remote from the origination site through metastases
Term
stratum corneum
 Definition
the outermost layer of skin
Term
superior
 Definition
above
Term
supine
 Definition
face up or palm up
Term
transverse
 Definition
horizontal body plane, which divides the body into top and bottom sections
Term
trigeminy
 Definition
a cardiac arrhythmia where heartbeats are grouped in trios, usually a sinus beat followed by two extra systoles
Term
typanic membrane
 Definition
eardrum
Term
typmanic recess
 Definition
the tympanic cavity's upper portion above the tympanic membrane
Term
vermillion border
 Definition
the red margin of the upper and lower lip
Term
Name the 12 organ systems
 Definition
Integ, musculo, resp, cardio, hemi/lymphatic, digestive, urinary, genital, endocrine, nervous, eye, auditory
Term
Integumentary system includes:
 Definition
skin, nails, hair, sweat glands, oil glands, breasts
Term
integ system protects the body how?
 Definition
acts as a barrier to outside world. Retains body fluids. Protects against disease, eliminate waste (sweat), regulate body temperature
Term
musculoskeletal system includes
 Definition
bones, muscles, joints, tendons
Term
musculoskeletal system allows humans:
 Definition
to move, support structure, protect internal organs.
Term
How does respiratory system work?
 Definition
Oxygen enters through mouth, nose, passes through larynx and trachea. Trachea splits into two smaller tubes called bronchi. Bronchi splits and goes to lungs and connects to tiny sacs called alveoli
Term
cardiovascular system includes:
 Definition
Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries
Term
function of the cariovascular system is:
 Definition
To distribute oxygen and nutrients while also removing waste products and providing temperature control.
Term
Where is the median cubital vein and what does it connect?
 Definition
Located in the arm, it connects the basilic and cepalic veins. Used to access for venipuncture.
Term
The lymphatic system is a major component of the __________system.
 Definition
Immune
Term
Name 10 parts of the digestive system.
 Definition
Mouth, tongue, esophagus, liver, stomach, gall bladder, ileum, colon, rectum and anus
Term
The adrenal gland is part of the __________ system.
 Definition
Urinary
Term
The endocrine system secretes __________ into the blood.
 Definition
Hormones
Term
Name 10 endocrine glands.
 Definition
Hypothalamus, pineal body, pituitary, parathyroids, thyroid, thymus, ovaries, testes, adrenal glands and pancreas.
Term
What are the 2 major parts of the nervous system?
 Definition
central and peripheral
Term
The central nervous system includes what?
 Definition
The brain and spine
Term
The peripheral nervous system consists of what?
 Definition
All the nerves and neurons that branch from the central portion
Term
What does the nervous system do?
 Definition
Coordinates the activities of the muscles, monitors the organs, constructs and also stops input from the senses, and initiates all actions.
Term
The temporal bone is part of what system?
 Definition
The auditory system
Term
What separates the outer ear from the middle ear and where is is located?
 Definition
The tympanic membrane is located at the end of the ear canal.
Term
What is found in the middle ear?
 Definition
malleus, incus and stapes
Term
What is found in the inner ear?
 Definition
Semicircular canals, cochlea, saccule, utricle, and the cochlear and vestibular nerves.
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