PMLS1-PRELIM

Hemat

Pertaining to Blood

Phlebo

Pertaining to Vein

Myo

Pertaining to Muscle

Nephro

Pertaining to Kidney

Cyto

Pertaining to Cell

Colo

Pertaining to Colon

Cardio

Refers to Heart

Derm

Pertaining to Skin

Hepato

Pertaining to Liver

Pulmo

Refers to the Lungs

Rhino

Related to the Nose

A/An

Without or Absence

Hyper

Increased

Hypo

Decreased

Poly

Many

Micro

Small

Pseudo

False

Megaly

Enlargement

Urea

Urine

Emia

Blood

Itis

Inflammation

Lysis

Decomposition/Destruction

Macro

Large in Size

Micro

Small in Size

Melan/o

Black or Dark in Color

Pathy

Disease

Plasty

Surgical Repair

Otomy

To cut into

FBS

Fasting Blood Sugar

2PPBS

2 Hours Postprandial Blood Sugar

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

AIDs

Autoimmune disorder/diseases

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

IV

Intravenous

ICU

Intensive Care Unit

NPO

Non Per Orem

DNR

Do not Resuscitate

Stat

Immediate

OR

Operating Room

CSF

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A.B.G

Arterial Blood Gas

GYN

Gynecology

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

ESC

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

NICU

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Singular:

Bacillus, Nucleus, Thrombus, Bacterium, Spermatozoon

Plural:

Bacilli, Nuclei, Thrombi, Bacteria, Spermatozoa

VDRL

Venereal Disease Research Laboratories

NRL

National Reference Laboratories

NPO

Nothing By Mouth

AMI

Acute Myocardial Infarction

EDTA

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid

AML

Acute Myeloid Luekemia

GS

Gram Stain

PCR

Polymerase Chain Reaction

EEG

Electrogastogram

ALL

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

BUA

Blood Uric Acid

GTT

Glucose Tolerance Test

ASAP

As Soon As Possible

3P’s of Diabetes

Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia

Father of Medicine

Hippocrates

Four Humors

Blood, Phlegm, Yellow Bile, Black Bile

Galen described diabetes as

Diarrhea of Urine

Spirometer for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs.

John Hutchinson's

Sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure

Jules Herisson’s

Vaccine for Small Pox (1796)

Edward Jenner

Stethoscope (1816)

Rene Laennec

Microscope (1840)

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Ophthalmoscope (1850)

Hermann von Helmholz

Laryngoscope (1855)

Manuel Garcia

Electrocardiograph (1903)

Willem Einthoven

Kenny Method for Polio (1910)

Elizabeth Kenny

Drinker Respirator (1927)

Philip Drinker

Cardiac Catheterization (1941)

Forsmann

X-ray (1859)

Wilhelm Roentgen

Fundamental Laws of Inheritance (1866)

Gregor Mendel

Vaccine against Rabies (1885)

Louis Pasteur

Phagocytosis in Blood (188

Elie Metchnikoff

Method that Would Certify Med Tech on a National Scale (1918)

John Kolmer

Established the Code of Ethics for Technician

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

First Hospital in the Philippines

Hospital Real in Cebu

Was built by Franciscans for the poor and lepers. (1578)

San Lazaro Hospital

Founded for poor Spaniards.

Hospital de San Juan de Dios

Founded in Cavite (1641)

Hospital de San Jose

First faculty of medicine and pharmacy on 1871 founded by the Dominicans

University of Santo Tomas (UST) (1611)

Established by Spaniards for lab exam of food, water, and clinical samples.

Laboratorio Municipal de Manila

The US government, through the Philippine Commission, established

Bureau of Government Laboratories

First clinical laboratory in the Philippines was established during World War II by the 6th Infantry Division of the US army

Manila Public Health Laboratory

Address of Manila Public Health Laboratory

Quiricada St. Sta. Cruz, Manila.

When the US army left in June of 1945, the laboratory was endorsed to the

National Department of Health

Was non-operational until it was reopened in October of the same year by

Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Mariano Icasiano

Conducted a training program for aspiring laboratory workers.

Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana

Joined the Two Later On

Dr. Tirso Briones

The first School of Medical Technology in the country was opened by

Manila Sanitarium and Hospital (MSH)

It was under the leadership of

Mrs. Willa Hedrick

The first Bachelor of Science degree course in Medical Technology was offered by the

Philippine Union College (now Adventist University of the Philippines)

Founder of Medical Technology Education in the Philippines

Mrs. Willa Hilgert-Hedrick

First graduate of the medical technology program

Dr. Jesse Umali

Offered Medical Technology course as an elective for pharmacy students in 1957. Recognized only on 1961

University of Santo Tomas (UST)

First offered BS Medical Technology course in the Academy Year 1962-1963

University of San Agustin (USA)