Med Term 11

inter-

between, among

intra-

within

ipsi-

same

irid(o)-

iris

ischio-

Of or pertaining to the ischium, the hip-joint

-ism

condition, disease

-ist

one who specializes in

-it is

Inflammation

isch-

Restriction

karyo-

nucleus

kerat(o)-

cornea (eye or skin)

kin(e), kin(o)-, kinesi(o)-

movement

koili(o)-

Pertaining to the abdomen or belly

kyph(o)-

humped

labio)-

Of or pertaining to the lip

CRF

chronic renal failure - A step by step condition when the kidneys are unable to filter waste and can excess fluid from the blood

CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - An advanced practice registered nurse who works in the field of managing or working with anesthesia

CRU

Clinical Research Unit - A facility that works with primarily clinical research for information and support

cryo

Cryotherapy - Medical treatment that contains cold temperature to freeze abnormal skin tissue

C-section

cesarean section - A surgical procedure for a baby being delivered with an incision

CSF

cerebral spinal fluid - A clear, colorless fluid that's around the brain/spinal cord to provide protection and nutrient transport

CTscan

computerized tomography scan - Medical imaging that includes X-rays and computers to obtain images of inside the body

cult

culture - Laboratory task that identifies bacterias and viruses

CVA

cerebral vascular accident - When blood flow to the brain stops (Brain Stroke)

CVP

central venous pressure - Measurement of blood pressure in the right atrium of the heart

Cx

cervix - A passageway near the lower uterus

CXR

chest x-ray - Medical imaging of the structures and organs in the chest

cysto

Cystoscopy - A medical procedure that includes a thin, flexible tube to observe the bladder and urethra

D&C

dilatation and curettage - Medical procedure of when the cervix is dilated and the uterine lining is scraped to take out unnecessary tissue

Db

decibel - A unit to measure intensity of sound levels