Medical Terminology Simplified

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Prefixes
A 1,
Ab 2,
Ad 3
83  cards
Combining Forms
Abdomin o 1,
Abort o 2,
Acid o 3
448  cards
Suffixes
Ac 3,
Acusis 4,
Ad 5
175  cards
Abbreviations
A p 1,
A b ab o 2,
Ac 3
433  cards
Drug Classification
Treat certain types of malignanci...,
Relieve minor to severe pain 2,
Increase testosterone levels 3
90  cards
Medical Specialties
Diagnosis and treatment of allerg...,
Administration of agents capable ...,
Diagnosis and treatment of heart ...
29  cards
Chapter 2: Body Structures: Abbreviations
Abd 1,
Ant 28,
Ap 30
17  cards
Chapter 2: Body Structures: Elements
Epi 1,
Hypo 2,
Medi 3
47  cards
Chapter 2: Body Structures
Directions x rays through the bod...,
Is a type of nuclear scan that us...,
Is a drug that contains radioacti...
18  cards
Chapter 3: Integumentary System: Abbreviations
Aids 20,
Bcc 43,
Bx bx 58
16  cards
Chapter 3: Integumentary System: Elements
Auto 1,
Epi 2,
Hypo 3
37  cards
Chapter 3: Integumentary
Is a type of malignant skin tumor...,
Is an abscess that originates in ...,
Is a rounded epidermal growth cau...
64  cards
Chapter 4: Respiratory System: Abbreviations
Abg 1,
Aids 2,
Ards 3
31  cards
Chapter 4: Respiratory System: Elements
An 1,
Epi 2,
Eu 3
75  cards
Chapter 4: Respiratory System
Variety of tests to determine the...,
Is surgical puncture of the chest...,
Refers to use of scientific metho...
50  cards
Chapter 5: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Abbreviations
Aed 1,
Aicd 2,
Aids 3
46  cards
Chapter 5: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: Elements
A 1,
Anti 2,
Bi 3
64  cards
Chapter 5: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Failure of the ductus arteriosus ...,
Insertion of a catheter into the ...,
Condition in which the leaflets o...
69  cards
Chapter 6: Digestive System: Abbreviations
Ba 1,
Be 2,
Bm 3
29  cards
Chapter 6: Digestive System: Element
Ab 1,
Dia 2,
Dys 3
74  cards
Chapter 6: Digestive System
Conditions in which polyps projec...,
Inflammation of the appendix whic...,
Gurgling or rumbling sound heard ...
49  cards
Chapter 7: Urinary System: Abbreviations
Arf 1,
Bno 2,
Bph 3
21  cards
Chapter 7: Urinary System: Elements
A an 1,
Dys 2,
In 3
65  cards
Chapter 7: Urinary System
Kidney disease that has advanced ...,
Organ transplant of a kidney in a...,
Refers to formation of gallstones 4
42  cards
Chapter 8: Reproductive Systems: Abbreviations
Bph 53,
Cs c section 81,
Dre 110
30  cards
Chapter 8: Reproductive Systems: Elements
A an 1,
Dys 2,
Hyper 3
63  cards
Chapter 8: Reproductive Systems
Excision of an entire breast nipp...,
Implantation of fertilized ovum o...,
Turning or state of being turned ...
68  cards
Chapter 9: Endocrine and Nervous Systems: Abbreviations
Adh 11,
Ap 30,
Bg 45
33  cards
Chapter 9: Endocrine and Nervous Systems: Elements
A 1,
Dys 2,
Endo 3
66  cards
Chapter 9: Endocrine and Nervous Systems
Tumor of the islets of langerhans...,
Means hyperthyroidism also called...,
Is a congenital defect characteri...
67  cards
Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal System: Abbreviations
Ae 1,
Aids 2,
Ak 3
21  cards
Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal System: Elements
En 1,
Hemi 2,
Hypo 3
62  cards
Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal System
Partial forward dislocation of on...,
Is a skeletal disease of the elde...,
Is a grating sound made by the en...
49  cards
Chapter 11: Special Senses: Eyes and Ears: Abbreviations
Ac 1,
Ad 2,
Armd amd 3
28  cards
Chapter 11: Special Senses: Eyes and Ears: Elements
A 1,
Ana 2,
Dipl 3
51  cards
Chapter 11: Special Senses: Eyes and Ears
Means color blindness 2,
Is a disorder in which both eyes ...,
Means intolerance or unusual sens...
57  cards
Bibliography
Gylys barbara a and regina m mast...
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