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01/26/2013
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ex-
 Definition
out
Term
cis
 Definition
to cut
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-ion
 Definition
process
Term
mal-
 Definition
bad
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format
 Definition
shaping
Term
chem/o
 Definition
chemical
Term
-therapy
 Definition
treatment
Term
gastr
 Definition
stomach
Term
-oma
 Definition
tumor
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
uterus
 Definition
latin word for one of the organs of the female reprocutive system, the womb
Term
Hyster
 Definition
Greek  root for womb
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
surgical excistion, surgical removal
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metr/i
 Definition
greek CF combining form for uterus
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my/o
 Definition
 muscle
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-um
 Definition
tissue
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abduct
 Definition
to lead away from the middle
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adduct
 Definition
to lead toward the middle
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arteritis
 Definition
inflammation of an artery
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arthritis
 Definition
inflammation of the joint
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ante-
 Definition
before, forewart
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anti-
 Definition
against
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ecto-
 Definition
out, outside, oter
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endo
 Definition
within, inner
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hyper
 Definition
above, beyond, excessive
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hypo-
 Definition
below under, deficient
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inter-
 Definition
between
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intra-
 Definition
within
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para-
 Definition
beside, alongside, abnormal
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peri-
 Definition
around
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per-
 Definition
through
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pre-
 Definition
before, in front of
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-poiesis
 Definition
formation
Term
-ptosis
 Definition
sagging, drooping, prolapse, falling down
Term
-ptysis
 Definition
spitting
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-rrhagia
 Definition
to burst forth, bursting forth
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-rrhage
 Definition
to burst forth, bursting forth
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-rrhaphy
 Definition
suture
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-rrhea
 Definition
flow, discharge
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-rrhexis
 Definition
rupture
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-scope
 Definition
insturment for examining
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-scopy
 Definition
visual examination, to view, examine
Term
-tome
 Definition
instrument to cut
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-tomy
 Definition
incision
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pro-
 Definition
before
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super-
 Definition
above, beyond
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supra-
 Definition
above, beyond
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-tripsy
 Definition
crushing
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-trophy
 Definition
nourishment, development
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lip/o
 Definition
fat
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-lysis
 Definition
destruction
Term
electro
 Definition
electricity
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cardio
 Definition
heart
Term
-gram
 Definition
to weight, mark, record
Term
abate
 Definition
to lessen, ease, decrease, cease
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ab-
 Definition
away from
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norm
 Definition
rule
Term
-al
 Definition
pertaining to
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abnormal
 Definition

pertaining to away form the norm or rule

a condition that is considered to be not normal
Term
abscess
 Definition
localized collection of pus
Term
acute
 Definition
sudden, sharp, severe, used to describe a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and a short course
Term
adhes
 Definition
stuck to
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adhesion
 Definition
a process of being stuck together
Term
afferent
 Definition
carrying impulses toward the center
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(AMb) ambulatory
 Definition
condition of being able to walk, not confined to bed
Term
antidote
 Definition
substance given to counteract poisons and their effects
Term
pyret
 Definition
fever
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-ic
 Definition
pertaining to
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antipyretic
 Definition
pertaining to agent that lowers fever or body temperature
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sept
 Definition
putrefaction
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antiseptic
 Definition
pertaining to agent that works against putrefaction, technique used to prevent infections
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tuss
 Definition
cough
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-ive
 Definition
nature, quality of
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antitussive
 Definition
pertaining to agent that works against coughing
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apathy
 Definition
condition of lacking feeling, indifferent
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a-
 Definition
without
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-sepsis
 Definition
decay
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asepsis
 Definition
without decay, free from all living microorganisms
Term
autoclave
 Definition
an apparatus that sterilizes instruments and items using steam under pressure
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auto-
 Definition
self
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nom
 Definition
law
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-y
 Definition
condition
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autonomy
 Definition
condition of being self-governed to function independently
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axill-
 Definition
armpit
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-ary
 Definition
pertaining to
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axillary
 Definition
pertaining to armpit
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bio
 Definition
life
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-opsy
 Definition
to view
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cac-
 Definition
bad
Term
-hexia
 Definition
condition
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biopsy
 Definition
surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination used to determine a diagnosis of cancer or other disease processes in the body
Term
cachexia
 Definition
condition of ill health, malnutrition
Term
centi-
 Definition
one hundred
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-grade
 Definition
a step
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centigrade
 Definition
having 100 steps or degrees unit of temperature measurement
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-meter
 Definition
measure
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centimeter
 Definition
one hundredth of a meter, unit in the metric system
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centr/i
 Definition
center
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-fuge
 Definition
to flee
Term
centrifuge
 Definition
device used in laboratories to separate solids from liquids
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chronic
 Definition
pertaining to disease with little change or slow progression, opposite of acute
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dia-
 Definition
through
Term
-gnosis
 Definition
knowledge
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diagnosis
 Definition
determination of the cause and nature of a diease
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-phoresis
 Definition
to carry
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diaphoresis
 Definition
to carry through sweat glands
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dis-
 Definition
apart
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infect
 Definition
to infect
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-ant
 Definition
forming
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disinfectant
 Definition
chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria
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efferent
 Definition
carrying impulses away from a center
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empathy
 Definition
ability to sense intellectually and emotionally the feelings of another person
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epi-
 Definition
upon
Term
dem
 Definition
people
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epidemic
 Definition
pertaining  to among the people, the rapid, widespread occurences of an infectious disease that can be spread by any pthological organism transmitted by and to humans, birds, insects, etc
Term
eti/o
 Definition
cause
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-logy
 Definition
study of
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febrile
 Definition
pertaining to fever
Term
hetero-
 Definition
different
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gene
 Definition
formation, prduce
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-ous
 Definition
pertaining to
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heterogeneous
 Definition
pertainig to different formation
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in-
 Definition
in, into
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incision
 Definition
process of cutting into
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kil/o
 Definition
a thousand
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kilogram (kg)
 Definition
unit of weight in the metric system
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liter
 Definition
unit of volume in metric system
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macr/o
 Definition
large
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scop
 Definition
to examine
Term
macroscopic
 Definition
pertaining to objects large enough to be examined by the naked eye
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malaise
 Definition
general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness, often felt by a patient who has a chronic disease
Term
malformation
 Definition
process of being badly shaped,
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malign
 Definition
bad kind
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malignant
 Definition
formation of a bad kind, growing worse
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maxim
 Definition
greatest
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maximal
 Definition
pertaining to the greatest possible quantity
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micro-
 Definition
small
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organ
 Definition
organ
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-ism
 Definition
condition
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microorganism
 Definition
small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye
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milli
 Definition
one thousandth
Term
minim
 Definition
least
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minimal
 Definition
pertaining to the least possible quantity
Term
multi
 Definition
many
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-form
 Definition
shape
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multiform
 Definition
having many shapes
Term
necr
 Definition
death
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-osis
 Definition
condition
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necrosis
 Definition
abnomal condition of tissue death
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neo-
 Definition
new
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-pathy
 Definition
disease
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neopathy
 Definition
new disease
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onc/o
 Definition
tumor
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-logy
 Definition
study of
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oncology
 Definition
study of tumor
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pallor
 Definition
paleness, lack of color
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palmar
 Definition
pertaining to the palm
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-centesis
 Definition
surgical puncture
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paracentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture of body cavity or fluid removal
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pro-
 Definition
before
Term
prognosis
 Definition
prediction of the course of a diasease and the recovery rate of the affected person
Term
prophylact
 Definition
guarding
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prophylactic
 Definition
pertaining to preventing or protecting against diseases or pregnancy
Term
pyr/o
 Definition
heat, fire
Term
-genic
 Definition
formation produce
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pyrogenic
 Definition
pertaining to the production of heat/ a fever
Term
radi/o
 Definition
ray, x-ray
Term
radiology
 Definition
study of x-rays and other imaging modalities that use x-rays
Term
rapport
 Definition
relationship of understanding between two individuals, expecially between the patient and the physician
Term
syn-
 Definition
together, with
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-drome
 Definition
that which runs together
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syndrome
 Definition
a group of signs and symtoms that occure together that characterize a specific disease
Term
therm/o
 Definition
heat, hot
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thermometer
 Definition
instrument to measure degree of heat or temperature
Term
top/o
 Definition
place
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-graphy
 Definition
recording
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topography
 Definition
description of a body part in relation to the anatomic region in which it is located
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triage
 Definition
a system of prioritizing and classifying patient injuries to determine priority of need and treatment
Term
immuno/o
 Definition
immune
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-ist
 Definition
one who specializes in
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an-
 Definition
without
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esthesi/o
 Definition
feeling
Term
immunology
 Definition
study of immune system
Term
anesthesiology
 Definition
appropriate ansesthesia for partial or complete loss of sensation
Term
bariatrics
 Definition
prevention, control and treament of obesity
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bar
 Definition
weight/pressure
Term
iatr
 Definition
treatment
Term
-ician
 Definition
specialist
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Bariatrician
 Definition
one who specializes in bariatrics
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cardi/o
 Definition
heart
Term
dermat/o
 Definition
skin
Term
endo-
 Definition
within
Term
crin/o
 Definition
to secrete
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Family Practice(FP)
 Definition
care of members of family regardless of age or sex
Term
gastroenterology
 Definition
 study of diseases of stomach and intestines
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enter/o
 Definition
intestines
Term
geriatrics
 Definition
study of aspects of aging
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geront/o
 Definition
old age
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GynecologyGYN
 Definition
study of diseases of female reproductive system
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gynec/o
 Definition
female
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hematology
 Definition
study of disease of the blood and blood forming tissues
Term
hemat/o
 Definition
blood
Term
infectious disease
 Definition
diseases caused by growth of pathogenic microorganisms within the body
Term
intern
 Definition
within
Term
internal medicine
 Definition
diseases of internal origin not usually treated surgically
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nephr/o
 Definition
kidney
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nephrology
 Definition
study of diseases of the kidney and urinary system
Term
neur/o
 Definition
nerve
Term
Neurology(Neuro)
 Definition
study of disease of the nervous system
Term
obstetrics(OB)
 Definition
treatment of the female during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum
Term
ophthalm/o
 Definition
eye
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opthalmology
 Definition
study of eye
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orth/o
 Definition
straight
Term
ped
 Definition
child
Term
orthopedic(Orth)
 Definition
diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body
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ot/o
 Definition
ear
Term
rhin/o
 Definition
nose
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laryng/o
 Definition
larynx
Term
otorhinolaryngology ENT
 Definition
study of diseases of ear nose troat or larynx
Term
pathology(Path)
 Definition
study of sructural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by disease
Term
pediatrics(Peds)
 Definition
diseases of children
Term
phys
 Definition
nature
Term
physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
 Definition
treatment of the disease by physical agents
Term
proct/o
 Definition
anus, rectum
Term
proctology
 Definition
diseases of the colon, rectum, anus
Term
psych/o
 Definition
mind
Term
psychiatry
 Definition
diseases of the mind
Term
pulmon/o
 Definition
lung
Term
pulmonary disease
 Definition
disease of lungs
Term
rheumatology
 Definition
rheumatic diseases
Term
ur/o
 Definition
urination
Term
urology
 Definition
diseases of the urinary system
Term
vascular
 Definition
vessels
Term
medical record
 Definition

written document of information describing a patient and his or her health

contains dates, observations, medical surgical interventions, treatment outcomes provided during hospitalization or during visit to doctor's office, tests, lab works, prescriptions, symptoms
Term
HIPPA
 Definition

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

issue patient privacy protections
Term
Patient Information Form
 Definition
form filled out by patient on the first visit to the physician's office
Term
Medical History(Hx)
 Definition
document describing past and current history of all medical conditions of the patient
Term
Physical Examination PE
 Definition
patient's head to toe assessment of physical condition
Term
consent form
 Definition
document signed by patient or guardian giving permission for treatment
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