Med Term Chapter 15 (Week 3)

Vocabulary flashcards covering medical roots, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations, diagnostic tests, procedures, and conditions from Chapter 15.

albumin/o

albumin, a protein found in most body tissues

anti-

against

auscult/a, auscult/o

to listen

bacter/i, bacteri/o

bacteria

calc/i

calcium, lime, or the heel.

cardi/o

relating to the heart

contra-

against or opposite

creatin/o

relating to creatinine (waste product of muscle metabolism usually removed by the kidneys)

-crit

to separate

derm/o, dermat/o

relating to skin

esophag/o

relating to the esophagus.

fluor/o

glowing, luminous

glycos/o

glucose or sugar

hemat/o

relating to blood

ket/o, keton/o

ketones

lapar/o

relating to the abdomen or abdominal wall

lingu

tongue

-meter

suffix referring to an instrument used to measure.

muscul/o

relating to muscle

ophthalm/o

relating to the eye.

ot/o

relating to the ear.

phleb/o, ven/o

relating to a vein.

protein/o

relating to protein(s).

radi/o

radiation, X-rays

son/o, ech/o

sound.

sphygm/o

relating to pulse.

steth/o

relating to the chest.

therm/o

heat or temperature

tom/o

to cut, section, or slice.

ultra-

beyond or excess

-uria

relating to urination or a condition of urine.

/c

Medical abbreviation meaning without.

c (abbrev)

with

@

at

ac

Medical abbreviation meaning before meals. (ante cibum)

pc

Medical abbreviation meaning after meals. (post cibum)

ad lib

Medical abbreviation meaning as desired or at liberty. (ad libitum)

bid

Medical abbreviation meaning twice a day. (bis in die)

tid

Medical abbreviation meaning three times a day. (ter to die)

qid

Medical abbreviation meaning four times a day. (quarter in die)

qd

Medical abbreviation meaning every day.

qh

Medical abbreviation meaning every hour. (quaque hora)

prn

Medical abbreviation meaning as needed. (pro re nata)

po

Medical abbreviation meaning by mouth. (per os)

stat

meaning needed immediately, top priority

Rx

Medical symbol representing a prescription. (recipe = take)

sig

Abbreviation for directions on a prescription label. (signa = to write)

acetaminophen/APA

Analgesic and antipyretic (anti-fever) medication commonly abbreviated as APA. alters the way the brain perceives pain

arterial blood gas/ABG

Diagnostic test measuring pH & dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in arterial blood. evaluates lung, kidney, and metabolism function

basic metabolic panel/BMP

Group of eight blood tests evaluating blood sugar, electrolytes, fluid balance, and kidney function.

blood urea nitrogen/BUN

Blood test measuring the amount of nitrogen in the blood derived from urea (waste product of protein metabolism)

complete blood count/CBC

a group of blood tests measuring red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

computed tomography/CT

Imaging technique using cross-sectional, fan-shaped X-rays that rotate around the pt. to create detailed body images from multiple cross-sectional views of the body (hard tissues are light, soft tissues are gray)

C-reactive protein test/CRP

Blood test used to detect systemic inflammation in the body.

echocardiography/ECHO

Ultrasound procedure used to evaluate the structure and motion of the heart.

erythrocyte sedimentation rate/ESR

Blood test measuring how quickly red blood cells settle separately from plasma, indicates inflammation.

fluoroscopy/fluoro

the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting X-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

hematocrit/Hct

Laboratory test measuring the percentage of red blood cells in total blood volume, diagnoses abnormal levels of red blood cells and hydration

hemoglobin/Hb

Oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, elevated = polycythemia / dehydration; low = anemia, hemorrhage, fluid retention

intradermal injection/ID

Injection administered directly into the middle layers of skin.

intramuscular injection/IM

Injection administered into muscle tissue.

intravenous injection/IV

Injection administered directly into a vein.

laparoscopy/LAP

Visual examination of the abdomen using a laparoscope inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall.

magnetic resonance angiography/MRA

Imaging procedure using magnetic fields to visualize blood vessels & locate problems

magnetic resonance imaging/MRI

Diagnostic imaging technique utilizing strong magnetic fields and radio waves that’s sent to a computer and converted into images of any place throughout the body. Metal implants may be a contraindication.

neuromuscular therapy/NMT

Soft-tissue manipulation method addressing neural and muscular interactions.

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug/NSAID

non-narcotic analgesics administered to control pain by reducing inflammation and swelling.

positron emission tomography/PET

Nuclear imaging technology evaluating tissue metabolic activity (cancer) using radioisotopes, usually inserted into a vein.

single photon emission computed tomography/SPECT

Nuclear imaging technique using gamma rays to generate 3D cross-sectional views showing perfusion (blood flow) through tissues and organs

subcutaneous injection/SQ or SC

Injection given into the fatty tissue layer directly beneath the skin.

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation/TENS

Pain control technique using low-voltage electric impulses across the skin for numbness

transesophageal echocardiography/TEE

Diagnostic ultrasound of the heart performed through a probe in the esophagus.

thyroid stimulating hormone assay/TSH

Blood test measuring thyroid-stimulating hormone levels to assess thyroid function.

urinalysis/ U/A, UA

Physical, chemical, and microscopic testing of urine.

albuminuria

Presence of abnormally high levels of the protein albumin in the urine.

bacteriuria

Presence of bacteria in the urine.

calciuria

Presence of calcium in the urine.

creatinuria

Presence of creatinine in the urine.

glycosuria

Presence of glucose or sugar in the urine.

hematuria

Presence of blood in the urine.

ketonuria

Presence of ketone bodies in the urine.

proteinuria

Presence of an excess amount of protein in the urine.

pyuria

Presence of pus in the urine.

bruit

Abnormal murmur or sound heard upon auscultation of a blood vessel.

stridor

High-pitched, harsh breath sound caused by upper airway obstruction.

rhonchus, rhonchi

Rattling lung sound caused by bronchial airway secretions.

rale(s)

Abnormal crackling breath sound heard during inspiration (breathing in)

dorsal recumbent position

Position where the patient lies on their back with knees bent for examination and treatment of the abdominal, vaginal, and rectal area

lithotomy position

Position where the patient lies on their back with feet supported in stirrups.

prone position

Position where the patient lies face down on their abdomen, for exam & treatment of back/buttocks

supine position

Position where the patient lies flat on their back facing upward, used for examination & treatment of the anterior surface of the body and for X-rays

Sims' position

Position where the patient lies on their left side with the right knee up with the left arm placed along the back, used for examination and treatment of the rectal arae

auscultation

Examination technique involving listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.

palpation

Examination technique involving feeling body organs or structures with hands and fingers.

percussion

Examination technique involving tapping body surfaces with the fingers to determine tissue density.

acidosis

excessive acid in body fluids (too many H+ ions / pH below 4.5)

acupressure

a therapeutic technique that applies pressure to specific points on the body to relieve stress and pain

acupuncture

a traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin acupuncture needles inserted into specific points of the body to restore the flow of qi (energy)

adverse drug reaction/ADR

disliked or unfavored side effect

alkalosis

the opposite of acidosis, when urine is abnormally basic/alkaline (indicates UTIs)