Ch. 1-Intro to Med Term Flashcards
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Breve
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Short vowel sound
Ex) brêve (accent mark is upside down)
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Macron
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Long vowel sound
Ex) acūte
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What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
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Psychologist: earned a phd in psychology
Psychiatrist: doctor that treats diseases of the mind and prescribes medicine
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What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
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Optometrist: doctor that performs eye exams, prescribes medications, and sells corrective lenses
Ophthalmologist: doctor that surgically treats diseases of the eye
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What is the difference between obstetrics and gynecology?
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Obstetrics: treatment of the female during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum
Gynecology: diseases of the female reproductive system
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What is the difference between internal medicine and family practice?
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Internal medicine: treats non-surgical internal matters in adults
Family practice: treats broad variety of things of any age
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Electronic Health Record
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- EHR
- record of person’s health info created and managed by clinicians and staff
- includes patient demographics, medical history, consent form, physician’s/nurse’s notes, and any reports
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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- HIPAA
- 1996
- ensures medical records meet documentation and privacy standards
- requires that patients are allowed to view and correct their records and be informed of how their info is shared
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in loco parentis
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- someone who is not the parent acting as the parent
e. g. A stepmother brings a child in without the father; she acts in loco parentis to sign consent for the child to be treated
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Abate
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Lessen, decrease, cease
Ex) pain did not abate after treatment
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Abnormal
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Pertaining to away from the normal rule
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Abscess
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Localized collection of pus
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Acute
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Sudden, sharp, severe
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Adhesion
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Process of being stuck together
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Afferent
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Carrying impulses toward a center
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Ambulatory
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Condition of being able to walk
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Antidote
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Substance given to counteract poisons and their effects
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Antipyretic
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Pertaining to an agent that is used to lower a fever
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Antiseptic
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Pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis(decay)
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Antitussive
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Pertaining to an agent that works against coughing
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Apathy
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One lacks feelings and emotions for others
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Asepsis
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Without decay; sterile
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Autoclave
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Machine that sterilizes instruments using steam under pressure to reach 250 degrees
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Autonomy
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Being self governed or functioning independently
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Axillary
ax
| Pertaining to the armpit
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Biopsy
Bx
| Surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for examination for diagnosis
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Cachexia
Condition of ill health
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Centigrade
C
Unit of temperature measurement with a boiling point of 100 degrees and a freezing point at 0. Literally means having 100 steps or degrees
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Centimeter
cm
| Unit of measurement in metric system; one hundredth of a meter
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Centrifuge
Laboratory device used to separate solids from liquids
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Chemotherapy
Use of chemical agents in the treatment of diseases
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Chronic
Denotes a disease with little change or slow progression
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Diagnosis
Dx
| Determination of cause and nature of a disease
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Diaphoresis
Profuse sweating
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Disease
Pathological condition of the body that presents with a series of symptoms
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Disinfectant
Chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy bacteria
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Efferent
Carrying impulses away from a center
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Empathy
Ability to sense the feelings of another person
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Epidemic
Pertaining to upon the people; rapid widespread occurrence of infectious disease
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Etiology
Study of causes of disease
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Excision
Process of cutting out
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Febrile
Pertaining to fever
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Gram
g
| Unit of weight in metric system
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Heterogeneous
Composed of different substances
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Illness
State of being sick
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Incision
Process of cutting into
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Kilogram
kg
| Unit of weight in the metric system; 1000g
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Liter
L
| Unit of volume in the metric system; 1000mL
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Macroscopic
Objects large enough to be examined with the eye
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Malaise
General feeling of discomfort
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Malformation
Process of being badly shaped, deformed
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Malignant
Formation of a bad kind; cancerous
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Maximal
Pertaining to the greatest possible quantity
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Microgram
mcg
| Unit of weight in metric system; one millionth of a gram
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Microorganism
Small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye
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Microscope
Instrument used to view small objects
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Milligram
mg
| Unit of weight in the metric system; one thousandth of a gram 0.001g
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Milliliter
mL, ml
| Unit of volume in the metric system; one thousandth of a liter 0.001 L
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Minimal
Pertaining to least possible quantity
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Multiform
Occurring in many shapes
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Necrosis
Abnormal condition of tissue death
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Neopathy
New disease
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Oncology
Study of tumors
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Pallor
Paleness, lack of color
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Palmar
Pertaining to the palm of the hand
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Paracentesis
Surgical puncture of a body cavity for fluid removal
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Prognosis
Prediction of course of disease and recovery rate
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Prophylactic
Pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy
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Pyrogenic
Pertaining to production of heat; fever
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Radiology
Study of X-rays and other imaging
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Rapport
Relationship of understanding between two individuals, especially b/w patient and physician
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Syndrome
Group of signs and symptoms that characterize a specific disease
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Thermometer
Instrument used to measure degree of heat
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Topography
Description of body part in relation to anatomic region of location
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Triage
System of prioritizing and classifying patient injuries to determine priority
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Allergy/Immunology
Diseases of an allergic nature
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Anesthesiology
Appropriate anesthesia for partial of complete loss of sensation
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Bariatrics
Prevention, control, and treatment of obesity
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Cardiology
Diseases of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
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Dermatology
Diseases of the skin
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Endocrinology
Diseases of the endocrine system (glands and secreted hormones)
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Epidemiology
Epidemic diseases
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Family Practices
FP
| Care of members of the family regardless of age
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Gastroenterology
Diseases of stomach and intestines
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Gerontology
Study of aspects of aging
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Gynecology
GYN
| Diseases of the female productive system
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Hematology
Diseases of the blood and blood forming tissues
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Infectious Disease
Diseases caused by the growth of pathogenic microorganisms within the body
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Internal Medicine
Diseases of internal origin not usually treated surgically
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Nephrology
Diseases of the kidney and urinary system
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Neurology
Neuro
| Diseases of the nervous system
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Obstetrics
OB
| Treatment of female during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum
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Oncology
Study of tumors
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Ophthalmology
Diseases of the eye
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Orthopedic surgery
Orth
| Diseases and disorders in locomotor structures of the body
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Otorhinolaryngology
ENT
| Diseases of the ear, nose, and larynx (throat)
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Pathology
Path
| Study of structural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by disease
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Pediatrics
Peds
| Diseases of children
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Treatment of disease by physical agents
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Proctology
Disease of the colon, rectum, and anus
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Psychiatry
Psych
| Diseases of the mind
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Pulmonary Disease
Diseases of the lungs
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Radiology
Study of radioactive substances and their relationship to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease
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Rheumatology
Rheumatic diseases
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Urology
Diseases of urinary system
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ante-
Before, forward
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Anti-
Against
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Ecto-
Outside, outer
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Endo-
Within, inner
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Hyper-
Above, excessive
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Hypo-
Under, deficient
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Inter-
Between
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Intra-
Within
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Para-
Beside, abnormal
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Peri-
Around
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Per-
Through
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Pre-
Before, in front of
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Pro-
Before
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Super-
Above, beyond
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Supra-
Above, beyond
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-poiesis
Formation
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-ptosis
Prolapse, drooping
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-ptysis
Spitting
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-rrhagia
Bursting forth
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-rrhage
Bursting forth
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-rrhaphy
Suture
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-rrhea
Flow, discharge
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-rrhexis
Rupture
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-scope
Instrument for examining
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-scopy
Visual examination
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-tome
Instrument to cut
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-tomy
Incision
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-tripsy
Crushing
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-trophy
Nourishment, development
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SOAP Chart Note
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Subjective-what patient feels, can't be observed
Objective-symptoms that can be observed by healthcare providers
Assessment-interpretation of findings
Plan-treatment plan
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ABMS
American Board of Medical Specialties
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ac
Acute
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ax
Axillary
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BP
Blood pressure
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Bx
Biopsy
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C
Centigrade, Celsius
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CC
Chief complaint
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cm
Centimeter
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CV
Cardiovascular
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Derm
Dermatology
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DOB
Date of birth
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Dx
Diagnosis
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EHR
Electronic health record
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ENT
Ear, nose, throat
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FACP
Fellow of the American College of Physicians
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FACS
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
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FP
Family practice
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g
Gram
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GYN
Gynecology
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HHS
Health and Human Services
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HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
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Ht
Height
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Hx
History
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kg
Kilogram
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L
Liter
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mcg
Microgram
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mg
Milligram
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mL, ml
Milliliter
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Neuro
Neurology
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OB
Obstetrics
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OCR
Office for Civil Rights
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Orth
Orthopedics
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P
Pulse
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Path
Pathology
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PE
Physical examination
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Peds
Pediatrics
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PHI
Protected health information
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Psych
Psychiatry, psychology
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R
Respiration
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SOAP
Subjective objective assessment plan
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SS
Social security
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T
Temperature
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TPR
Temperature, pulse, respiration
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Wt
Weight
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y/o
Year(s) old
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ab-
Away from
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a-
Without
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auto-
Self
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cac-
Bad
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centi-
One hundredth
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dia-
Through
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dis-
Apart
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epi-
Upon
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ex-
Out
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hetero-
Different
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-in
In, into
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mal-
Bad
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micro-
Small
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milli-
One thousandth
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multi-
Many, much
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neo-
New
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para-
Beside
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pro-
Before
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syn-
Together, with
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norm
Rule
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adhes
Stuck to
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pyret
Fever
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sept
Putrefaction
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tuss
Cough
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axill
Armpit
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bi(o)
Life
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centr/i
Center
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chem/o
Chemical
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infect
To infect
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dem
People
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eti/o
Cause
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cis
To cut
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gene
Formation, produce
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kil/o
A thousand
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macr/o
Large
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scop
To examine
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format
A shaping
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malign
Bad kind
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maxim
Greatest
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organ
Organ
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minim
Least
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necr
Death
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onc/o
Tumor
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palm
Palm
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prophylact
Guarding
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pyr/o
Heat, fire
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radi/o
Ray, x-ray
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therm/o
Hot, heat
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top/o
Place
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-al
Pertaining to
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-ion
Process
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-ic
Pertaining to
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-ive
Nature of, quality of
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-sepsis
Decay
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-y
Condition
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-ary
Pertaining to
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-opsy
To view
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-hexia
Condition
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-grade
A step
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-meter
Measure
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-fuge
To flee
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-therapy
Treatment
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-gnosis
Knowledge
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-phoresis
To carry
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-ant
Forming
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-logy
Study of
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-ous
Pertaining to
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-gram
A weight
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-ism
Condition
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-liter
Liter
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-form
Shape
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-osis
Condition
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-pathy
Disease
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-ar
Pertaining to
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-centesis
Surgical puncture
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-gnosis
Knowledge
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-genic
Formation, produce
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-drome
Runs together
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-graphy
Recording
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Immun/o
Immune
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-ist
One who specializes
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an-
Without
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Esthesi/o
Feeling
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bar
Weight/pressure
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iatr
Treatment
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-ician
Specialist, physician
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Cardi/o
Heart
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Dermat/o
Skin
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Crin/o
To secrete
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epi-
Upon
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Demi/o
People
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Gastr/o
Stomach
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Enter/o
Intestine
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Geront/o
Old age
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Gynec/o
Female
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Hemat/o
Blood
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Intern
Within
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Nephr/o
Kidney
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Neur/o
Nerve
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Ophthalm/o
Eye
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Orth/o
Straight
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Ped
Child
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Ot/o
Ear
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Rhin/o
Nose
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Laryng/o
Larynx
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Path/o
Disease
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Phys
Nature
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Proct/o
Anus, rectum
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Psych/o
Mind
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Pulmon/o
Lung
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Rheumat/o
Rheumatism
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Ur/o
Urination
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Names for body organs come from Latin or Greek?
Greek
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Names of diseases come from Latin or Greek?
Latin
