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Ch. 1 Basic Term Components
Emia,
Lip o,
Hyper
25  cards
Ch. 1 Common Prefixes
Anti contra,
A an,
De
40  cards
Ch. 1 Common Suffixes
Genesis,
Algia dynia,
Lysis
48  cards
Ch. 1 Common Combing Forms
Erythr o,
Cyan o,
Leuk o
56  cards
Ch. 2 Common Abbreviations in History & Physicals
A w,
A,
Cc
27  cards
Ch. 2 Disease Terms
Chronic,
Acute,
Benign
28  cards
Ch. 2 Medical Facilities & Patient Care Abbreviations
Ecu,
Ccu,
Er
38  cards
Ch. 2 Units of Measure
Cm,
Cc,
G or gm
17  cards
Ch. 2 Routes of Medical Administration
Cap,
Tab,
Oral
20  cards
Ch. 2 Common Prescription Abbreviations
Ac,
A,
Am
45  cards
Ch. 3 Combining Forms
Derm o dermat o cutane o,
Adip o lip o steat o,
Erythr o
18  cards
Ch. 3 Anatomic Terms
Epidermis,
Epithelium,
Squamous cell layer
15  cards
Ch. 3 Symptomatic Terms (Primary & Secondary Lesions)
Primary lesion,
Lesion,
Macule macula
31  cards
Ch. 3 General Symptomatic Terms
Comedo comedos comedones,
Alopecia,
Closed comedo
15  cards
Ch. 3 Diagnostic Terms
Albinism,
Acne,
Burn
42  cards
Ch. 3 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Excisional biopsy,
Biopsy bx,
Incisional biopsy
9  cards
Ch. 3 Operative Terms
Chemical peel,
Chemosurgery,
Cryosurgery
18  cards
Ch. 3 Theraputic Terms
Radiation therapy,
Chemotherapy,
Sclerotherapy
12  cards
Ch. 4 Combing Forms
Arthr o articul o,
Ankyl o,
Brachi o
30  cards
Ch. 4 Anatomic Terms Related to Bones
Axial skeleton,
Appendicular skeleton,
Bone
21  cards
Ch. 4 Anatomic Terms Related to Joints and Muscles
Bursa,
Articulation,
Disk or disc
15  cards
Ch. 4 Anatomic Position and Terms of Reference
Body planes,
Anatomic or anatomical position,
Coronal frontal plane
34  cards
Ch. 4 Symptomatic Terms
Atrophy,
Arthralgia,
Crepitation crepitus
14  cards
Ch. 4 Diagnostic Terms
Arthritis,
Ankylosis,
Osteoarthritis oa degenerative ar...
41  cards
Ch. 4 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Magnetic resonance imaging mri,
Electromyogram,
Nuclear medicine imaging radionuc...
8  cards
Ch. 4 Operative Terms
Arthrocentesis,
Amputation,
Arthrodesis
13  cards
Ch. 4 Therapeutic Terms
Casting,
Closed reduction external fixatio...,
Splinting
13  cards
Ch. 5 Combining Forms
Aort o,
Angi o vas o vascul o,
Arteri o
14  cards
Ch. 5 Anatomic Terms
Endocardium,
Atrium,
Epicardium
26  cards
Ch. 5 Blood Pressure Terms
Systole,
Diastole,
Normotension
5  cards
Ch. 5 Cardiac Conduction Terms
Atrioventricular node av,
Sinoatrial node,
Bundle his
8  cards
Ch. 5 Symptomatic Terms
Saccular aneurysm,
Aneurysm,
Fusiform aneurysm
21  cards
Ch. 5 Diagnositic Terms
Arrhythmia disrhythmia,
Acute coronary syndrome acs,
Bradycardia
29  cards
Ch. 5 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Gallop,
Auscultation,
Electrocardiogram ecg or ekg
33  cards
Ch. 5 Operative Terms
Anastomosis,
Coronary artery bypass graft cabg,
Endarterectomy
10  cards
Ch. 5 Theraputic Terms
Defibrilator,
Defibrillation,
Cardioversion
18  cards
Ch. 6 Combining Forms
Chrom o chromat o,
Blast o,
Chyl o
15  cards
Ch. 6 Anatomic Terms in the Blood System
Serum,
Plasma,
Erythrocyte
13  cards
Ch. 6 Anatomic Terms in the Lymphatic System
Spleen,
Thymus,
Lymph
16  cards
Ch. 6 Symptomatic Terms
Macrocytosis,
Microcytosis,
Anisocytosis
15  cards
Ch. 6 Diagnostic Terms
Anemia,
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrom...,
Aplastic anemia
19  cards
Ch. 6 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Blood chemistry,
Phlebotomy venipuncture,
Blood chemistry panels
29  cards
Ch. 6 Operative Terms
Lymphadenectomy,
Bone marrow transplant,
Lymphadenotomy
6  cards
Ch. 6 Therapeutic Terms
Autologous blood,
Blood transfusion,
Homologous blood
12  cards
Ch. 7 Combining Forms
Bronch o bronchi o,
Alveol o,
Bronchiol o
21  cards
Ch. 7 Anatomic Terms
Sinuses,
Nose,
Palate
29  cards
Ch. 7 Symptomatic Terms
Bradypnea,
Eupnea,
Tachypnea
30  cards
Ch. 7 Diagnostic Terms
Atelectasis,
Asthma,
Bronchiectasis
30  cards
Ch. 7 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Ph,
Arterial blood gas abg,
Pao2
24  cards
Ch. 7 Operative Terms
Lobectomy,
Adenoidectomy,
Nasal polypectomy
12  cards
Ch. 7 Therapeutic Terms
Continuous positive airway pressu...,
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation cpr,
Endotracheal intubation
11  cards
Ch. 8 Term Components
Cerebell o,
Cerebr o,
Crani o
35  cards
Ch. 8 Anatomic Terms
Brain,
Central nervous system cns,
Cerebrum
27  cards
Ch. 8 Symptomatic Terms
Coma,
Aphasia dysphagia,
Delirium
18  cards
Ch. 8 Diagnostic Terms
Astereognosis,
Agnosia,
Atopognosis
42  cards
Ch. 8 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Electroencephalogram,
Electrodiagnostic procedures,
Evoked potentials
20  cards
Ch. 8 Operative Terms
Craniectomy,
Carotid endarterectomy,
Craniotomy
10  cards
Ch. 8 Therapeutic Terms
Radiation therapy,
Chemotherapy,
Stereotactic or stereotaxic radio...
7  cards
Ch. 8 Psychiatric Symptomatic Terms
Flat affect,
Affect,
Apathy
15  cards
Ch. 8 Psychiatric Diagnostic Terms
Dysthymia,
Major depression major depressive...,
Manic depression bipolar disorder bd
18  cards
Ch. 8 Psychiatric Therapeutic Terms
Light therapy,
Electroconvulsive therapy ect,
Psychotherapy
10  cards
Ch. 9 Combining Forms
Adren o adrenal o,
Aden o,
Andr o
11  cards
Ch. 9 Anatomic Terms
Steroid hormones,
Adrenal glands suprarenal glands,
Glucocorticoids
38  cards
Ch. 9 Symptomatic Terms
Glucosuria glycosuria,
Exophthalamos or exophthalmus,
Hirsutism
14  cards
Ch. 9 Diagnostic Terms
Adrenal virilism,
Cushing syndrome,
Diabetes mellitus dm
18  cards
Ch. 9 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Fasting blood sugar fbs,
Blood sugar blood glucose,
Postprandial blood sugar ppbs
12  cards
Ch. 9 Operative Terms
Hypophysectomy,
Adrenalectomy,
Pancreatectomy
6  cards
Ch. 9 Therapeutic Terms
Radioiodine therapy,
Continuous subcutaneous insulin i...,
Antidiabetic drug
6  cards
Ch. 10 Combining Forms
Blepar o,
Aque o,
Conjunctiv o
15  cards
Ch. 10 Anatomic Terms
Aqueous humor,
Anterior chamber,
Canal of schlemm
32  cards
Ch. 10 Symptomatic Terms
Blepharospasm,
Asthenopia,
Diplopia
8  cards
Ch. 10 Diagnostic Terms
Astigmatism,
Refractive errors,
Hyperopia
34  cards
Ch. 10 Diagnostic Tests & Procedure
Fluorescein angiography,
Distance visual acuity,
Opthalmoscopy
6  cards
Ch. 10 Operative Terms
Cataract extraction,
Blepharoplasty,
Cryoretinopexy
13  cards
Ch. 10 Therapeutic Terms
Eye instillation,
Contact lens,
Eye irrigation
7  cards
Ch. 11 Combining Forms
Aer o,
Acous o audi o,
Aur i ot o
7  cards
Ch. 11 Anatomic Terms
Pinna,
External ear,
External auditory meatus or canal
20  cards
Ch. 11 Symptomatic Terms
Otorrhagia,
Otalgia otodynia,
Otorrhea
5  cards
Ch. 11 Diagnostic Terms
Cerumen impaction,
Otitis externa,
Myringitis tympanitis
15  cards
Ch. 11 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Audiometer,
Audiometry,
Audiogram
10  cards
Ch. 11 Operative Terms
Myringotomy,
Microsurgery,
Otoplasty
5  cards
Ch. 11 Therapeutic Terms
Hearing aid,
Auditory prosthesis,
Cochlear implant
10  cards
Ch. 12 Combining Forms
Abdomin o celi o lapar o,
An o,
Appendic o
32  cards
Ch. 12 Anatomic Terms
Oral cavity mouth,
Salivary glands,
Cheeks
38  cards
Scientific Suffixes
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28  cards
Ch. 12 Anatomic Divisions
Hypochondriac regions,
Epigastric region,
Lumbar regions
6  cards
Scientific Prefixes
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128  cards
Ch. 12 Symptomatic Terms
Anorexia,
Aphagia,
Ascites
20  cards
Ch. 12 Diagnostic Terms
Ankyloglossia,
Cheilitis,
Esophageal varices
49  cards
Ch. 12 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Biopsy bx,
Incisional biopsy,
Excisional biopsy
23  cards
Ch. 12 Operative Terms
Abdominocentesis,
Abdominal paracentesis,
Anal fistulectomy
25  cards
Ch. 12 Therapeutic Terms
Gastric lavage,
Nasogastric ng intubation,
Antacid
6  cards
Ch. 13 Combining Forms
Albumin o,
Bacteri o,
Cyst o vesic o
15  cards
Ch. 13 Anatomic Terms - Urinary
Kidneys,
Cortex,
Hilum
18  cards
Ch. 13 Symptomatic Terms
Albuminuria proteinuria,
Anuria,
Bacteriuria
17  cards
Ch. 13 Diagnostic Terms
Adult polycystic kidney disease apkd,
Glomerulonephritis,
Hydronephrosis
13  cards
Ch. 13 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Cystoscopy,
Kidney renal biopsy bx,
Intravenous pyelogram urogram ivp...
25  cards
Ch. 13 Operative Terms
Urologic endoscopic surgery,
Resectoscope,
Intracorporeal lithotripsy
14  cards
Ch. 13 Therapeutic Terms
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotr...,
Kidney dialysis,
Hemodialysis
12  cards
Ch. 14 Combining Forms
Balan o,
Epididym o,
Orch o orchi o orchid o test o
7  cards
Ch. 14 Anatomic Terms
Scrotum,
Testis testicle,
Sperm spermatozoon
14  cards
Ch. 14 Symptomatic Terms
Aspermia,
Azoospermia,
Oligospermia
4  cards
Ch. 14 Diagnostic Terms
Anorchism,
Balanitis,
Cryptorchism cryptorchidism
25  cards
Ch. 14 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Biopsy bx,
Biopsy of the prostate,
Testicular biopsy
8  cards
Ch. 14 Operative Terms
Circumcision,
Epididymectomy,
Orchiectomy orchidectomy
9  cards
Ch. 14 Therapeutic Terms
Chemotherapy,
Radiation therapy,
Brachytherapy
6  cards
Ch. 15 Combining Forms
Cervic o,
Colp o vagin o,
Episi o vulv o
15  cards
Ch. 15 Anatomic Terms
Uterus,
Fundus,
Endometrium
28  cards
Ch. 15 Gynecologic Symptomatic Terms
Amenorrhea,
Dysmenorrhea,
Oligomenorrhea
9  cards
Ch. 15 Gynecologic Diagnostic Terms: General
Cervicitis,
Congenital anomalies irregularities,
Dermoid cyst
31  cards
Ch. 15 Gynecologic Diagnostic Terms: STDs
Chlamydia,
Gonorrhea,
Syphilis
8  cards
Ch. 15 Gynecologic Diagnostic Terms: Breasts
Adenocarcinoma of the breast,
Amastia,
Fibrocystic breasts
9  cards
Ch. 15 Gynecologic Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Biopsy bx,
Aspiration needle biopsy,
Endoscopic biopsy
16  cards
Ch. 15 Gynecologic Operative Terms: General
Adhesiolysis adhesiotomy,
Cervical conization,
Colporrhaphy
22  cards
Ch. 15 Gynecologic Operative Terms: Breasts
Lumpectomy,
Mastectomy,
Simple mastectomy
9  cards
Ch. 15 Gynecologic Therapeutic Terms
Chemotherapy,
Radiation therapy,
Hormone replacement therapy hrt
10  cards
Ch. 15 Obstetric Symptomatic Terms
Gravida,
Nulligravida,
Primigravida
13  cards
Ch. 15 Obstetric Diagnostic Terms
Abortion ab,
Spontaneous abortion sab,
Habitual abortion
14  cards
Ch. 15 Obstetric Diagnostic Tests & Procedures
Chronic villus sampling cvs,
Amniocentesis,
Fetal monitoring
8  cards
Ch. 15 Obstetric Operative & Therapeutic Terms
Cesarean section c section,
Dilation and evacuation d e,
Episiostomy
12  cards

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