Ultimate HOSA Bowl Review

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering medical terminology as seen in ULTIMATE HOSA BOWL REVIEW, including definitions of common medical terms, abbreviations, and their meanings.

Oculo, Opthal

Eye

Blepharo

Eyelid

Nephro, Ren

Kidney

Arthro

Joint

Gastro

Stomach

Onco

Tumor

Cardio

Heart

Hepat

Liver

Dermat

Skin

Pneu, Pulm

Lung

Lipo

Fat

Psych

Mind, Soul

Chole

Gall, Bile

Phleb

Vein

Cranio

Skull

Myo

Muscle

Cysto

Bladder, Sac

Hemo

Blood

Dys

Painful, Difficult

-itis

Inflammation

-ectomy

Surgical removal of anatomical structure

-esis

Condition or process

Patho

Disease

-sclerosis

Abnormal hardening of tissue

-oma

Tumor

-logy

Study of

-ologist

Specialist in study

Pneumo

Lung

Tachy

Fast

Brady

Slow

Hypertrophy

Increase in size

Hematoma

Collection of blood trapped in tissues

Cystoscopy

View the bladder

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Record heart activity

Biopsy

Excision of tissue for examination

Anticoagulant

Drug that helps prevent blood clotting

Analgesic

Pain reliever

Antipyretic

Fever reducer

Antiemetic

Anti-vomiting drug

Antihypertensive

Drug to control high blood pressure

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate

HOSA

Health Occupations Students of America

CVA

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

AED

Automated external defibrillator

OPQRST

Mnemonic for assessing pain: Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity, Time

sphygmomanometer

Device used to measure blood pressure.

rhinoplasty

Surgical repair of the nose