HESI A2 vocabualry mometrix review
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Prefix
Appears at the beginning of word
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Root word
The core meaning of the medical term
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Suffix
Appears at the end, usually describes procedure/condition or disease
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Etymology
Many medical terms come from Latin or Greek, learning origins helps with memorization
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Aseptic
Free from infection-causing microorganisms
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Contusion
A bruise, injury to tissue without breaking skin
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Embolus
A clot or particle blocking a blood vessel
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Hypertension
High blood pressure
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Idiopathic
Of unknown cause
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Intravenous
Within or through a vein
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Nosocomial
Hospital-acquired(especially infections)
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Palpation
Examination by touch
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Percussion
Tapping to assess underlying structures
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