IPC terms Flashcards
1
Q
crestor
A
generic: Rosuvastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
(statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
2
Q
Lipitor
A
generic: atorvastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
3
Q
Altoprev; Mevacor
A
generic: lovastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
4
Q
Pravachol
A
generic: pravastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
5
Q
zocor
A
generic: Simvastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
6
Q
Zetia
A
generic: Ezetimibe
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: Antilipemic
Route of admin: PO
7
Q
Antara, Tricor, Triglide, Trilipix
A
generic: fenofibrate
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: Fibric Acid Antilipemic
Route of admin: PO
8
Q
Coumadin, Jantoven
A
generic: warfarin
prim. indic: Anticoagulation
pharm. cate: Anticoagulant, Vitamin K Antagonist
Route of admin: PO
dosing freq: once daily
9
Q
Xarelto
A
generic: Rivaroxaban
prim. indic: Anticoagulation
pharm. cate: Anticoagulant, Factor Xa Inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
10
Q
Plavix
A
generic: Clopidogrel
prim. indic: Thromboembolic Disorders
pharm. cate: Antiplatelet Agent
Route of admin: PO
11
Q
Lanoxin
A
generic: Digoxin
prim. indic: Heart Failure
pharm. cate: Cardiac Glycoside
Route of admin: PO, IV
12
Q
NitroStat
A
generic: Nitroglycerin
prim. indic: angina
pharm. cate: Nitrate, vasodilator
Route of admin: PO, SL, IV, transdermal, rectal, translingual
13
Q
Imdur
A
generic: isosorbide mononitrate
prim. indic: angina
pharm. cate: Nitrate, vasodilator
Route of admin: PO
14
Q
Klor-Con, K-Tab
A
generic: potassium chloride
prim. indic: Hypokalemia
pharm. cate: Potassium supplement
Route of admin: PO, IV
15
Q
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Tirosint
A
Generic: Levothyroxine
prim. indic: Hypothyroidism
pharm. cate: Thyroid Product
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
16
Q
Armour Thyroid
A
Generic: Desiccated Thyroid
prim. indic: Hypothyroidism
pharm. cate: Thyroid Product
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
17
Q
Tapazole
A
Generic: Methimazole
prim. indic: Hyperthyroidism
pharm. cate: Anti-thyroid Agent
Route of admin: PO, rectal
18
Q
Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Riomet
A
Generic: metformin
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Biguanide
Route of admin: PO
Dosing freq: Immediate Release: Once daily or BID
Extended Release: once daily
19
Q
Januvia
A
Generic: SITagliptin
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
20
Q
Invokana
A
Generic: Canagliflozin
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Sodium-Glucose Contransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
21
Q
Jardiance
A
Generic: Empagliflozin
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
22
Q
Actos
A
Generic: Pioglitazone
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Thiazolidinedione
Route of admin: PO
23
Q
PR
A
Per Rectum
Prescription abbreviation
24
Q
PRN
A
As Needed
Prescription abbreviation
25
PV
Per Vagina
Prescription abbreviation
26
Q
Every
Prescription abbreviation
27
QD
Every Day
Prescription abbreviation
28
Q_H
Every hours
Prescription
29
QID
4 times a day
Prescription
30
QOD
Every other day
Prescription
31
QS
Sufficient quantity
Prescription
32
QS AD
Sufficient quantity to make
Prescription
33
Rx
Prescription
Prescription
34
s or w/o
without
Prescription
35
SC, SQ, Subc, subq
subcutaneous
Prescription
36
SL
sublingual
Prescription
37
ss
one half
Prescription
38
STAT
immediately
Prescription
39
supp, sup
suppository
Prescription
40
TID
3 times a day
Prescription
41
TIW
3 times a week
Prescription
42
TOP
Topically
Prescription
43
U
units
Prescription
44
UD
As directed
Prescription
45
Ung
ointment
Prescription
46
WA
While awake
Prescription
47
WK
week
Prescription
48
cathar/o-, cathart/o-
Cathartic -
Cleansing, purging
Cathartic - a substance that accelerates defecation
49
-cele
Cardiocele
Pertaining to a tumor or swelling, or hernia
Cardiocele - hernia in heart
50
-centesis
Amniocentesis
Procedure in which a body cavity is punctured often to drain fluid or collect a sample
Amniocentesis - a procedure used to take out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing
51
cephal/o-
"Cephaloplegia
head
"Cephaloplegia -a condition characterized by paralysis that occurs in the muscles of the head or neck
Also see cephalgia"
52
cerebr/o-
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Cerebrum
Intracerebral hemorrhage - bleeding into the brain tissue
53
cervico-
Cervicodynia
Pertaining to the neck or cervix (neck of uterus)
54
cheil/o-
Cheilitis
Lip
Cheilitis - inflammation of the lips
55
chir-
Chiroplasty
Hand
Chiroplasty - plastic surgery of the hand
56
chlor, verdin-
Chlorosis
green
Chlorosis - an iron-deficienc anemia / causes a greenish tint to the skin
57
chole-
Cholangiohepatitis -
bile
Cholangiohepatitis - inflammation of the liver and bile ducts
58
cholecyst/o-
"Cholecystectomy -
Cholecystitis -
Cholelithiasis
Gallbladder
"Cholecystectomy - surgical removal of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis - inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholelithiasis - the formation of stones (calculi) in the gallbladder"
59
chondr/o-
Chondrocarcoma -
Pertaining to cartilage
Chondrocarcoma - cartilaginous tumors
60
-cidal, -cide
fungicide
Pertaining to killing
Fungicide - a substance that kills fungi
61
cili-
Ciliary muscle
Cilia, ciliary, eyelashes
Ciliary muscle - an intrinsic muscle of the eye
62
circum, peri-
"Circumvascular -
Pericardium
Around
"Circumvascular - around a vessel
Pericardium - saclike tissue surrounding the heart"
63
cirrh, glav, lute, xanth-
"Cirrhosis -=
Xanthoderma -
Yellow
"Cirrhosis -advanced, irreversible fibrosis (scarring) of the liver leads to yellowness of the liver and of the skin
Xanthoderma - yellowness of the skin"
64
clas-, -clasis, -clast
"Odontoclasis -
Osteoclast -
Break, smash
"Odontoclasis - breaking of a tooth
Osteoclast - a cell that breaks down bone and is responsible for bone resorption"
65
-cle, cule, culun, culuc, et, ium, ole, olum, olus
"Vessicle -
Arteriole -
Small
"Vessicle - small fluid filled sac (blister)
Arteriole - very small blood vessel that branches off of an artery"
66
co, com, con, sym, syn-
Synathrosis -
together, with
Synathrosis -articulation in which the bones are rigidly joined by fibrous tissue
67
colon/o-
Colonoscopy
Colon (large intestines)
Colonoscopy - an exam used to look in the large intestine (colon) and rectum
68
colp/o-
Colposcopy
Vagina
Colposcopy - a procedure to examine cervix, vagina and vulva
69
conjunctiv/o-
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva (mucous membrane that lines inner surface of eyelids)
Conjunctivitis - inflammation of the conjunctiva
70
contra-
Contrafissure =
Against or opposed
Contrafissure - a fracture in a part opposite the site of the blow
71
corpor/o-
tinea corporus
Body
Tinea corporus - superficial fungal infection of the body
72
cost/o-
''Costochondritis
Pertaining to a rib
Costochondritis - inflammation of the cartilage that joins ribs to breastbone
73
lopressor
generic: metoprolol tartrate
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO, IV
Dosing Freq: BID
74
Cardizem, cardizem CD, Cartia XR, Tiazac
generic: diltiazem
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: calcium channel blocker
Route of admin: PO, IV
75
MDI
Meter dose inhaler
prescription
76
brady
bradycardia
bradykinesia
slow
slow heart rate
slow movement
77
IVP
Intervenous push
pres.
78
auto
autoimmune
self
immune system attack self
79
aneurym/o-
aneurysm
localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel
ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel
80
avapro
generic: irbestartan
prim. indic: Hypertension
pharm. cate: ARB
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: Once daily
81
athero/o-
atherosclerosis
plaque
build-up of plaque within the arterial wall which leads to a narrowing of the arterial space
82
catapres
generic: Clonidine
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: alpha 2 antagonist
Route of admin: PO, transdermal
Dosing Freq:
83
hytrin
generic: terasozin
prim. indic: hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia
pharm. cate: alpha 1 antagonist
Route of admin: PO
84
ID
Intradermal, infectious disease
pres.
85
Inj
injection
pres.
86
auscult/o-
auscultation
to listen
Listen to organs using a stethoscope
87
zebeta
generic: bisoprolol
prim. indic: hypertension and heart failure
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO
88
mL
milliliter
89
IVPB
intravenous piggyback
pres
90
norvasc
generic: amlodipine
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: Ca+ channel blocker
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq:
91
cozaar
generic: losartan
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ARB
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: Once daily
92
adren/o-
adrenal/o
adrenopathy
adrenal gland
any disease ofo the adrenal gland
93
diovan
generic: valsartan
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ARB
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: Once daily
94
aphth/o
aphthous stomatitis
ulcer
mouth ulcer
95
EC
enteric coated
pres.
96
Ad
adhesion
to, toward, near
to stick to
97
arthr/o-, articul/o
arthralgia, arthritis
joint
joint pian
joint inflammation
98
aerlo, aero
aerobic
air, gas
99
PO
by mouth
100
OS
Left eye
101
ODT
orally disintegrating tablet
102
OD
right eye
103
Apresoline
generic: hydralazine
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: vasodilator
Route of admin: PO, IV, IM
104
HS
at bedtime
pres
105
Cardura
generic: doxasozin
prim. indic: hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia
pharm. cate: alpha 1 antagonist
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq:
106
OTC
over the counter
pres
107
atri/o
atrioventricular
upper heart chamber
atria and the ventricles
108
aur/o, auricul/o-
auriculotherapy
ear
any acupressure or acupuncture treatment that is limited to the ears
109
axill/o
auxiliary
armpit
110
PC
after meals
111
asthen/o-
-asthen/o
athenia
weak weakness
112
IU
international units
113
brachy
brevi
brachydactyly
brachyglossal
short
short finger
short tongue
114
bacteri/o
bacteriocidal
bacteria
115
bi, bin, di, diplo, dis
bilateral
two
two sides
116
procardia
procardia XL
Adalat CC
generic: NIFEDIPINE
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: Ca2+ channel blocker
Route of admin: PO
117
NR
no refills
118
DDI
drug-drug interaction
119
alge-, alges
algesia
pain
pain sensitive
120
audi/o-
audiology
hearing
study of hearing
121
Toprol xl
generic: metroprolol succinate
prim. indic: hypertension/heart failure
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO
122
cata-
catatropia
down
both eyes are turned downward
123
balan/o-
balanitis
balanorrhea
glans penis
balanitis: inflamed glans penis
balanorrhea: discharge from the glans penis
124
ante-, fore-, pro-, pre-,
antepartum
before, forward
antepartum: before labor
125
angio-, vas(o)
angioedema
vessel
angioedema: blood vessel leak fluid into tissues causing swelling
126
AS
Left ear
127
anti, contra, counter
anticoagulant
against
against clotting
128
DPI
Dry powder inhaler
129
D/C
discontinue
130
AU
both ears
131
carpus, carp/o, carpometacarp,
carpal tunnel. syndrome
wrist (carpals)
carpometacarpal;: wrist, bonnes, and metacarpal
Carpal tunnel: squeezed median nerve
132
inderal, inderal LA
generic: Propanolol
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO
133
Adip/o
adiposis
fat
abnormal fat condition
134
tenormin
generic: atenolol
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO
135
coreg, coreg CR
generic: carvedilol
prim. indic: Hypertension and heart failure
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO
136
Bucc/o
buccal
cheek
cheek swab
137
bursa-
bursae bursitis
pouch or sac
small fluid-filled sacs that reduce joint friction
138
caco-
cacogeusia
bad, ill
bad taste
139
calc
renal calculi
stone, also heel
kidney stone
140
calori-
calorie
heat
unit of heat
141
carcin/o-
carcinoma
tumor
cancer
142
ankyl-
ankylosinng spondylitis
attached, crooked, fixed
spine bending lower
143
zestoretic
generic: lisinopril + hydrochlorothiazide
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
144
C-I, C-II, C-III, C-IV, C-V
Controlled substance schedule
145
an/o
anorectal
anus
both anus + rectum
146
hyzaar
generic: losartan + hydrocholorthiazide
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ARB + Thiazide diuretic
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
147
thalitone
generic: chorothalidone
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: thiazide diuretic
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
148
a/an
akinesia, anuria, aphasia
without
no movement, no urination, lack of speech
149
Altace
generic: ramipril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
150
accupril
generic: quinapril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily
151
algia, dynia
cephalgia, neuralgia, glossodynia
pain
headache, nerve pain, tongue pain
152
anteri/o
arterigram
artery
artery imaging technique
153
bronch/i bronch/o
bronchitis
bronchus (airway)
bronchitis: inflamed bronchial tubes in lungs
154
IM
intramuscular
155
IV
intravenous
156
OU
each eye
157
blephar/o-
blepharitis
pertaining to eyelid
inflamed eyelid
158
calan, calan SR, veralan
generic: verapamil
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: calcium channel blocker
Route of admin: PO, IV
159
lasix
generic: furosemide
prim. indic: hypertension and edema
pharm. cate: loop diuretic
Route of admin: PO, IV
160
LOTENSIN
generic: benazepril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
dosing freq: once daily
161
microzide
generic: hydrochlorothiazide
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: thiazide diuretic
route of admin: PO
Route of admin: once daily
162
AD
right ear
163
ATC
around the clock
164
ambi, amphi, ampho
ambidextrous
both
write with both hands
165
ambulo
ambulatory
walk
able to walk
166
c/w
with
167
EN
each nostril
168
dtd
of such doses
169
BID
twice a day
170
gtt, gtts
drop, drops
171
alb, album, leuko
leukocyte
white
white blood cell
172
BIW
twice a week
173
aldactone
generic: spironolactone
prim. indic: hypertension/ edema
pharm. cate: potassium-sparing diuretic/aldosterone diuretic
Route of admin: PO
174
allo
allophasis
not normal
abnormal speech
175
vasotec
generic: enalapril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
Dosing freq: once daily
176
acr/o-
acromegaly
extremity of the body
produce too much growth hormone causing body tissues to grow quickly
177
abdomin-
abdominal
abdomen
178
zestril/prinivil
generic: lisinopril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
dosing freq: once daily
179
arche
menarche
beginning
first period
180
andr-
androgen
male
male hormone ex: testosterone
181
anter/o-
anterograde
in front of
moving forward
182
diazide, maxzide, maxzide-25
generic: triamterene + hydrochlorothiazide
prim. indic: hypertension/edema
pharm. cate: potassium sparing diuretic/thiazide diuretic combo.
Route of admin: PO
dosing freq: once daily
183
cardio-
cardiomegaly
heart
enlarged heart
184
AC
before meals
185
Amaryl
generic: Glimepiride
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Sulfonylurea
Route of admin: PO
186
Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL
generic: glipizide
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Sulfonylurea
Route of admin: PO
187
Glynase, Diabeta
generic: glyburide
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Sulfonylurea
Route of admin: PO
188
Trulicity
generic: dulaglutide
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Route of admin: SC
Dosing freq: once weekly
189
Victoza
generic: Liraglutide
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Route of admin: SC
Dosing freq: once daily
190
Lantus, toupee, basaglar
generic: insulin glargine
prim. indic: Diabetes (type 1 or 2)
pharm. cate: insulin (long acting)
Route of admin: SC
Dosing freq: once daily
191
levemir
generic: insulin detemir
prim. indic: diabetes (type 1 or 2)
pharm. cate: insulin (long acting)
Route of admin: SC
dosing freq: once daily
192
tresiba
generic: insulin degludec
prim. indic: diabetes type 1 or 2
pharm. cate: insulin (long acting)
Route of admin: SC
dosing freq: once daily
193
Humalog
generic: insulin lispro
prim. indic: diabetes type 1 or 2
pharm. cate: insulin (rapid acting)
Route of admin: SC
dosing freq: TID AC
194
Novolog
generic: insulin aspart
prim. indic: diabetes type 1 or 2
pharm. cate: insulin (rapid acting)
Route of admin: SC
Dosing freq: TID AC
195
protonix
generic: pantoprazole
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Route of admin: PO, IV
196
Nexium
generic: esomeprazole
prim. indic: Heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: PPI
Route of admin: PO, IV
197
Prilosec
generic: omeprazole
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: PPI
Route of admin: PO
198
Prevacid, Prevacid solutab
generic: lansoprazole
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: PPI
Route of admin: PO
199
Dexliant
generic: dexlansoprazole
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: PPI
Route of admin: PO
200
Pepacid
generic: Famotidine
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: Histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2RA)
Route of admin: PO, IV
201
A & O
Alert and oriented
202
ABG
arterial blood gas
203
ADL
activity of daily living
204
ADR
adverse drug rxn
205
ALT
alanine aminotransferase
206
ANC
Absolute neutrophil count
207
aPTT, PTT
activated partial. thromboplastin time
208
AST
aspartate aminotransferase
209
BG
blood glucose
210
BMD
bone mineral density
211
BMI
body mass index
212
-cubitus/ cubital
Antecubital - the area of depression anterior to the elbow joint (inside of elbow
elbow
Antecubital - the area of depression anterior to the elbow joint (inside of elbow)
213
cutane/o-
"Cutaneous
Subcutaneous
Skin
"Cutaneous - relating to or affecting the skin
Subcutaneous - under the skin"
214
cyano-
"Cyanosis
Cyanopsia
Blue
"Cyanosis - a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood
Cyanopsia - seeing everything tinted with blue"
215
cyst/o
Cystitis
Pertaining to the bladder or any fluid-containing sac
Cystitis - bladder inflammation (usually due to a bacterial infection)
216
cyt-, -cyte
Erythrocyte
cell
Erythrocyte - red blood cell
217
demi, hemi, semi-
Hemiplegia
Half
Hemiplegia - paralyss/is of one side of the body
218
dent/I-
Dentifrice
Tooth
Dentifrice - powder, paste, or liquid for cleaning the teeth
219
derm, dermo, dermato-
Dermatologist
Skin
Dermatologist - a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
220
dextro-
Dextrocardia
To the right
Dextrocardia - condition of the heart on the right side
221
di-
Diplopia
Twice or double
Diplopia - double vision
222
dia, per, trans-
"Percutaneous
Transdermal
Across, through
"Percutaneous - a route that penetrates the skin taken by medications, injection needles or other medical devices
Transdermal - relating to or denoting the application of a medicine or drug through the skin, typically by using an adhesive patch, so that it is absorbed slowly into the body"
223
diaphor/o
Diaphoresis
Profuse sweating
Diaphoresis - excessive or abnormal sweating not explained by enviromental temperature or a person's activity level
224
digit
Interdigital
Finger or toe
Interdigital - between the fingers or toes
225
dips/o
Polydipsia
Thirst
Polydipsia - extreme thirst
226
dis-
Disinfect
Apart from
Disinfect - to free from infection
227
dorsi, dorso-
Dorsodynia
Back
Dorsodynia - pain in the upper back
228
duoden/o-
Duodenal ulcer
Duodenum
Duodenal ulcer - an ulcer in the duodenum
229
dys-
"Dyskinesia
Dysmenorrhea -
Dyspepsia
Dysphagia
Dysphonia
Dyspnea
Dystonia -
Difficult, painful, abnormal
"Dyskinesia - abnormal, involuntary movements
Dysmenorrhea - discomfort and pain during menses
Dyspepsia - indigesion (difficulty digesting)
Dysphagia - difficulty swallowing
Dysphonia - difficulty speaking (hoarseness/ impairment of voice
Dyspnea - difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath
Dystonia - involuntary movement and prolonged contractions of muscles that result in twisting body motions and absnormal posture"
230
-e, er, icing, ist, or
Gastroenterologist
Agent or noun maker or one who specializs in
Gastroenterologist - a physician who specializes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
231
-ectasia, -ectasis
Telangiectasia
Dilation; dilatation; widening
Telangiectasia - small, widened blood vessels on the skin
232
ecto, extra, extro-
Ectopic
Outside
Ectopic - in an abnormal place or position (an ectopic pregnancy occurs outside the uterus)
233
-ectomy
Hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus
Excision, removal
Hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus
234
-edema
angioedema
Swelling
the swelling of the deeper layers of the skin, caused by a build-up of fluid
235
em, en, im, in-
Encapsulate
In
Encapsulate - keep within a little box/ small space
236
Carafate
generic: sucralfate
prim. indic: GI ulcers
pharm. cate: GI protectant
Route of admin: PO, rectal
dosing freq:
237
Zofran, Zofran ODT
ondansetron
Nausea/Vomiting
5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist (Antiemetic)
PO, IV, IM
238
Phenergan
Promethazine
Nausea/Vomiting
First Generation Histamine H1 Antagonist (Antihistamine)
PO, IM, IV, Rectal
239
Reglan
Metoclopramide
Nausea/ Vomiting, GI motility stimulant
Dopamine Antagonist (Antiemetic/ Prokinetic)
PO, IV, IM, SC
240
Bentyl
Dicyclomine
IBS associated pain
Anticholinergic antispasmodic
PO, IM
241
Adipex-P; Lomaira
phentermine
Weight management
Anorexiant
PO
242
Valtrex
valacyclovir
Viral Infection
Antiviral
PO
243
Zovirax
acyclovir
Viral Infection
Antiviral
PO, IV, topical
244
Truvada
emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)
HIV infection
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitior (NRTI)
PO
245
Diflucan
Fluconazole
Fungal Infection
Antifungal
PO, IV
246
Nizoral, Nizoral A-D
ketoconazole
Fungal Infection
Antifungal
PO, Topical
247
BMP
Basic Metabolic Panel
248
BP
Blood Pressure
249
BPM
Beats Per Minute, Breaths Per Minute
250
BSA
Body Surface Area
251
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
252
C & S
Culture and Susceptibility
253
c/o
Complaining of
254
CBC
Complete Blood Count
255
CC
Chief Complaint
256
CI
Cardiac Index, Contraindicated
257
CK
Creatine Kinase (same as CPK)
258
CPK
Creatine Phosphokinase (same as CK)
259
CrCl
Creatinine Clearance
260
CRP
C-reactive Protein
261
CT, CAT
Computerized (or Computed) Tomography
262
CXR
Chest X-Ray
263
Dx
Diagnosis
264
ECG, EKG
Electrocardiogram
265
-emesis
Hematemesis
Vomiting
Hematemesis - vomiting blood
266
-emia
Anemia
Blood condition
Anemia - lack of blood
267
encephal/o-
Brain
"Encephalitis - inflammation of the brain
Encephalopathy - brain disease, damage or malfunction"
268
encephal/o-
Brain
"Encephalitis - inflammation of the brain
Encephalopathy - brain disease, damage or malfunction"
269
endo, ento, intra-
WITHIN
Endocarditis - inflammation within the heart (in the heart valves or lining of the heart chambers)
270
enter(o)
Enteral - involving the intestines
Pertaining to intestines
Enteral - involving the intestines
271
epi-
Epidermal - upon the skin
Over, upon
272
erythr, rube-
Red
Erythema - skin redness
273
eso-
Inward
Esophoria - inward turning of the eye
274
esophag/o
Esophagus
Esophagitis - inflammation of the esophagus
275
-esthesi(o)
Pertaining to sensation or perception
276
eu-
Good, well, normal
"Euphoria - feeling of happiness; elevated mood
Euthyroid - normal thyroid gland function"
277
ex/o-
Outside
Exophthalmos - bulging (protruding) eyeballs
278
extra, hyper, per, pleo, super-
Outside of, excessive, more
279
febri-
Fever
"Febrifacient - producing a fever
Febrile - having a fever"
280
follicul/o-
Pertaining to follicle, small sac
Folliculitis - hair follicle inflmmation, usually caused by infection
281
fract-
Break
Fracture - break a bone
282
galact/o-
Milk
Galactorrhea - the production of milk in men or women who are not breastfeeding
283
-gastr/o, gastr/o-
Stomach
"Gastritis - inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach
Gatroparesis - delayed gastric emptying"
284
-genic
Causing
Carcinogenic - a substance that has the potential to cause cancer
285
gero-
Aged
Gerontology - scientific study of the effects of agin
286
gest-
To carry, produce, congestion
Gestation - the length of time (in days or weeks) that a baby is carried in the uterus.
287
gingiv/o
gum
"Gingivitis - inflammation of the gums
Gingival hyperplasia - gum overgrowth"
288
gloss/o
Tongue
Glossitis - tongue inflammation
289
gluco-, glyco-
Sugar
Glucagon - a hormone that is made in the pancreas that help regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels.
290
-gram
Record, or something written or recorded
Angiogram - a type of x-ray used to examine or record blood vessels
291
Augmentin
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate
Bacterial Infection
Penicillin Antibiotic
PO
292
Pen VK
penicillin
Bacterial Infection
Penicillin Antibiotic
PO
293
Amoxil, Moxatag
amoxicillin
Bacterial Infection
Penicillin Antibiotic
PO
294
Keflex
cephalexin
Bacterial Infection
Cephalosporin Antibiotic
PO
295
Omnicef
cefdinir
Bacterial Infection
Cephalosporin Antibiotic
PO
296
Ceftin
cefuroxime
Bacterial Infection
Cephalosporin Antibiotic
PO, IV
297
Cipro, Cipro XR
ciprofloxacin
Bacterial Infection
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
PO, IV, otic, ophthalmic
298
Levaquin
LevoFLOXacin
Bacterial Infection
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
PO, IV
299
Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra
sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
Bacterial Infection
Sulfonamide Antibiotic
PO, IV
300
Zithromax, Z-Pak
Azithromycin (Systemic)
Bacterial Infection
Antibiotic, Macroli
PO, IV
301
Vibramycin
Doxycycline
Bacterial Infection
Tetracycline Antibiotic
PO, IV
302
Minocin
Minocycline (Systemic)
Bacterial Infection
Tetracycline Antibiotic
PO, IV, topical
303
Cleocin
clindamycin
Bacterial Infection
Lincosamide antibiotic
PO, IV, IM, topical
304
Flagyl, Metrogel
metronidazole
Bacterial Infection
Antibiotic
PO, IV, Topical, Vaginal
305
Macrobid
nitrofurantoin
Urinary Tract Infections
Antibiotic
PO
306
Bactroban
mupirocin
Bacterial Skin Infections
Topical Antibiotic
topical
307
EF
Ejection Fraction
308
ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
309
f/u
Follow-Up
310
FBS
Fasting Blood Sugar
311
FEV1
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second
312
FPG
Fasting Plasma Glucose
313
GFR
Glomerular Filtration Rate
314
h/o
History of
315
hCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
316
Hct
Hematocrit
317
HDL, HDL-C
High Density Lipoprotein
318
HEENT
Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
319
Hgb
Hemoglobin
320
HPI
History of Present Illness
321
HR
Heart Rate
322
Hx
History
323
I & O
Intake and Output, Input and Output
324
IBW
Ideal Body Weight
325
-graph
A record or the intrument used to create the record
Radiography - an imaging technique using X-rays, gamma rays, or similar ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation to record / review the internal form of an object
326
gust-
Taste
Dysgeusia - an altered sense of taste
327
gynec(o)-
Pertaing to the females or female reproductive organs
Gynecologist - a physician that diagnoses and treats issues with female reproductive organs
328
haplo-
Single, simple
Haplopia - single vision
329
Haplo-
halpogia
hema
hematologic
hematoma
hematuria
hemolysis
hemoptysis
single, simple
Blood
"Hematologic - having to do with blood or blood disorders
Hematoma - a collection of blood within an organ or localized body tissue
Hematuria - blood in the urine
Hemolysis - the destruction of red blood cells (RBCs)
Hemoptysis - coughing or spitting up blood from the respiratory tract
Also see hematemesis"
330
hepat/o, hepatic
Liver
"Hepatitis - inflammation of the liver
Hepatotoxicity - liver damage"
331
heter-
Different, other
Heterochromia - having differently colored eyes or eyes that have more than one color.
332
hidro-
Sweat
Hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating
333
histo-
Tissue
Histology - the study of the microscopic structure of tissues
334
hom/o-
Same
homogeneous - of the same or a similar kind or nature (or niform structure or composition throughout)
335
hydro-
Water, watery
Hydrocephalus - a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up within the fluid-containing cavities or ventricles of the brain
336
hyper-
Above, over, excessive
"Hyperthermia - a body temperature well above normal
Hypertrichosis - excessive hair growth; can be all over the body or in patches
Hypertrophy - an enlargement of an ogan or tissue resulting from an increase in cell size
Also see hyperhidrosis"
337
hypno-
Sleep
Hypnotic - a medication that induces sleep (treats insomnia)
338
hypo-
Low or below normal
Hypothryoidism - a condition of low thyroid hormone production
339
hyster(o)-
Pertaining to the uterus
Hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus
340
-ia, iasis, id, ity, osis, tia, tion
Abnormal condition, state
"Halitosis - a condition of bad breath
Sclerosis - a condition of hardness "
341
ictero-
Jaundice
Icterogenic - causing jaundice
342
ile/o-, ili/o
Ileum
Ileostomy - a surgical opening in theabdominal wall (performed when the colon is no longer functioning properly)
343
infra, sub-
Deficient, less, under
"Sublingual - under the tongue
Infraumbicical - under the naval"
344
intra-
Within
Intraarticular - into the joint
345
ipsi, iso-
Equal, same
"Ipsilateral - on the same side
Isotonic - a solution having the same osmotic pressure as some other solution, especially one in a cell or a body fluid"
346
-ism
Condition of
Hypothryoidism - a condition of low thyroid hormone production
347
-itis
Inflammation
"Keratitis - an inflammation of the cornea
See also arthritis, balanitis, blepharitis, gastritis, gingivitis, glossitis, hepatitis"
348
juxta-
Near
Juxtaarticular - situated close to a joint
349
kerat/o-
Cornea; hard, horny tissue
Keratolytic - compounds that break down the outer layers of the skin
350
Cialis
Tadalafil
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme (PDE-5) Inhibitor
PO
351
Viagra
Sildenafil
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme (PDE-5) Inhibitor
PO
352
Androderm; AndroGel; Depo-Testosterone
testosterone
Hypogonadism
Androgen hormone
IM, SC, transdermal, implant
353
Proscar
Finasteride
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
PO
354
Flomax
Tamsulosin
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Alpha 1 Blocker
PO
355
Detrol, Detrol LA
Tolterodine
Urinary Incontinence
Anticholinergic agent
PO
356
Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Oxytrol
oxybutynin
Urinary Incontinence
Anticholinergic agent
PO, transdermal
357
Colcrys
Colchicine
Gout
Anti-gout agent
PO
358
Aloprim, Zyloprim
Allopurinol
Gout
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
PO, IV
359
Xalatan
Latanoprost
Glaucoma
Prostaglandin Derivative
Ophthalmic
360
Isatol, Timoptic, Betimol
timolol
Glaucoma
Ophthalmic Beta-Blocker
Ophthalmic
361
Restasis, Sandimmune, Neoral
cyclosporine
Dry eye, Immunosuppression
Calcineurin inhibitor
Opthalmic, PO, IV
362
INR
International Normalized Ratio
363
IOP
lntraocular Pressure
364
LDL, LDL-C
Low-Density Lipoprotein
365
LFT
Liver Function Test
366
LVEF
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
367
MAP
Mean Arterial Pressure
368
MCV
Mean Corpuscular Volume
369
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
370
NKA, NKDA
No Known Allergies
371
NPO
Nothing By Mouth
372
PCP
Primary Care Physician (or Provider)
373
PE
Pulmonary Embolus, Physical Exam
374
PET
Positron Emission Tomography
375
PFT
Pulmonary Function Test
376
PMH
Past Medical History
377
PSA
Prostate Specific Antigen
378
PT
Prothrombin Time, Physical Therapy
379
Pt
Patient
380
kinesio-
Movement
"Kinesia - motion sickness
See also dyskinesia"
381
lact/o
Milk
Lactose - sugar that is naturally found in milk and milk products
382
levo, sinistro-
To the left
"Sinistromanual - left handed
Levocardia - location of the heart is in the left chest, in its normal condition"
383
latero-
To the side
Lateroposition - displacement to one side
384
lingu-
Tongue
385
lip/o-
Fat
Lipodystrophy - a disorder of adipose (fatty) tissue characterized by a selective loss of body fat
386
lith/o-
Stone
See cholelithiasis, nephrolithiasis
387
-lytic, -lysis
Having to do with lysis (destruction, loosening, separation, or disintegration)
Hemolytic anemia - the excessive destruction of red blood cells leading to anemia
388
macro
Large, long
Fetal Macrosomia - a newborn who's much larger than average (greater than 4 kg or 4.5 kg = 8 pounds 13 ounces or 9 pounds, 15 ounces)
389
mal-
Bad, ill, poor, abnormal
Malaise - a general feeling of discomfort or illness
390
malaco-
Soft
"Malacosteon or Osteomalacia - softening of the bones
Malacia - abnormal softening of a biological tissue"
391
mast-
breast
392
medi, mes, mid-
In the middle
393
mega, megalo-
Large
Megalencephaly - abnormally large brain
394
megaly
Enlargement
"Splenomegaly - enlarged spleen
See also cardiomegaly"
395
melan, nigr/o-
Black
Melasma - skin pigmentation, usually appearing as a dark spot on the cheeks of the face
396
mening(o)-
Pertaining to a membrane; particularly the meninges
Meningitis - inflammation of the meninges (membrane that enclose the brain and spinal cord) caused by viral or bacterial infection
397
men-
Month (usually in reference to menstration/ menses)
"Menorrhagia - heavy menstrual bleeding
Also see dysmenorrhea"
398
meta-
After, changes, over
Metabolism - the chemical reactions in cells that change food into energy
399
micro-
Small
400
mis-
Bad, improper, wrong
Misinformation - wrong information
401
mono, uni-
One
Unilateral - on one side of the body
402
muco, myx-
Mucus
Mucositis - inflmmation or ulceratin of the mucous membranes in the digestive tract (often the mouth)
403
multi, poly-
Many
404
muscul/o, my/o
Muscle
"Myalgia - muscle pain
Myocardidis - inflammation of the myocardium (heart muscle)
Myoclonus - involuntary and abnormal muscle contractions
Myopathy - muscle weakness or any muscle disease"
405
Dilantin
Phenytoin
Seizures
Anticonvulsant
PO, IV
406
Keppra
LevETIRAcetam
Seizures
Anticonvulsant
PO, IV
407
Trileptal
oxcarbazepine
Seizures
Anticonvulsant
PO, IV
408
Tegretol
carbamazepine
Seizures
Anticonvulsant
PO
409
Lamictal
LamoTRIgine
Seizures
Anticonvulsant
PO
410
Topamax
Topiramate
"Seizures,
Migraine Prevention"
Anticonvulsant
PO
411
Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene
divalproex or valproic acid
Seizures, migraine prevention, bipolar disorder
Anticonvulsant
PO, IV
412
Neurontin
Gabapentin
"Seizures,
Neuropathic Pain"
Anticonvulsant, GABA Analog
PO
413
Lyrica, Lyrica CR
Pregabalin
Neuropathic Pain
GABA Analog
PO
CV drug
414
Cogentin
Benztropine
Extrapyramidal Symptoms/Parkinson's disease
Anticholinergic
PO, IM, IV
415
Requip, Requip XL
ropinirole
Restless leg syndrome/Parkinson's disease
Dopamine Agonist
PO
416
Imitrex
SUMAtriptan
Migraines
Serotonin (5-HT) Receptor Agonist (Triptan)
PO, SC, intranasal
417
Plaquenil
Hydroxychloroquine
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD)
PO
418
Trexall
Methotrexate
Rheumatoid Arthritis; Cancer (leukemia, bladder cancer, breast cancer, etc)
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD); Immunosuppressant
PO, IM, SC, IV, intrathecal
419
Temovate
Clobetasol
Psoriasis, Inflammatory Skin Conditions/Pruritis
Topical Corticosteroid
Topical
420
Kenalog
triamcinolone
Psoriasis, Inflammatory Skin Conditions/Pruritis
Topical Corticosteroid
IM
421
RBC
Red Blood Cell
422
r/o
rule out
423
ROS
Review of Systems
424
Rxn
Reaction
425
s/p
Status Post
426
SCr
Serum Creatinine
427
SOAP
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
428
SOB
Shortness of Breath
429
S/Sx
Signs and Symptoms
430
TC
Total Cholesterol
431
TG
Triglycerides
432
TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
433
Tx
Treatment
434
UA
Urinalysis, Unstable Angina
435
WBC
White Blood Cell
436
WNL
Within Normal Limits
437
y/o
Year Old
438
yr
Year
439
myco-
Fungi
Onycomycosis - a fungal infection of the nail
440
myel/o
Bone marrow
441
narc/o
Stupor, sleep
Narcosis - state of stupor or sleep
442
nas/o
Nose
Nasolacrimal Duct - duct at the corner of the eye nearest your nose (also known as a tear duct)
443
necro-
Death
Necrosis - cell or tissue death
444
neo-
New
Gluconeogenesis - formation of (new) glucose
445
nephr/o-, ren-
Kidney
"Nephrolithiasis - kidney stones
Nephrotoxicity - kidney (renal) toxicity or damage
Renal - related to the kidneys"
446
neur/o
Nerve
Neuropathy - nerve damage
447
noct-
Night
Nocturia - frequent urination at night (after going to bed)
448
noso-
Disease
Nosocomial - disease originating in a hospital (usually an infection)
449
ocul/o
Eye
Oculogyric Crises - spasmodic movements of the eyeballs into a fixed position, usually upwards
450
oligo-
Few, little, or deficient
Oligohidrosis - reduced sweat production (also called hypohidrosis)
451
-ology
Science of
Hematology - the study of the physiology of the blood
452
-oma
A swelling or tumor
Fibroma - a non-cancerous tumor that often appears in the smooth muscle layer of the uterus (also known as a uterine fibroid)
453
omo-
Shoulders
Omodynia - shoulder pain
454
omphalo-
Umbilicus
Omphalocele - a birth defect of the abdominal (belly) wall where the infant's intestines, liver, or other organs stick outside of the abdominal wall through the belly button (umbilicus)
455
onych/o
Nail
456
oophor/o-
Pertaing to the ovary
Oophorectomy - surgical removal or one or both ovaries
457
ophthalm/o
Eye
Ophthalmic - related to the eye
458
-opia
Condition of vision
Anopia - absence of vision
459
opistho, poster, retro-
Backward, behind
"Opisthotonus - abnormal posture where the back becomes extremely arched due to muscle spasms
Posterior - further back in position"
460
orchid/o-, orchi/o-
Pertaining to the testicles
Orchiditis - inflammation of one or both the testicles
461
oro-
Mouth, pertaining to the mouth
Oropharpharyngeal candidiasis - candidiasis (fungal infection) of the mouth and throat (also called thrush)
461
ortho-
Straight or normal
Orthopnea - shortness of breath when lying flat
462
os
Opening
Per Os - by mouth (PO)
463
Advil, Motrin
ibuprofen
Pain / Inflammation
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
PO, IV
464
Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan
naproxen
Pain / Inflammation
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
PO
465
Mobic
Meloxicam
Pain / Inflammation
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)
PO, IV
466
Voltaren, Zipsor, Flector
diclofenac
Pain / Inflammation
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
PO, topical, IV
467
Celebrex
Celecoxib
Pain / Inflammation
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID), COX-2 Selective
PO
468
Duragesic
FentaNYL
Pain
Opioid Analgesic
Transdermal, IM, IV
CII
469
MS Contin, Kadian, Duramorph
'morphine sulfate
Pain
Opioid Analgesic
PO, SC, IV, intrathecal, epidural, and rectal
CII
470
Oxaydo, OxyContin, Roxicodone,
OxyCODONE
Pain
Opioid Analgesic
Oral, rectal
CII
471
Ultram, Ultram ER
TraMADol
Pain
Opioid Analgesic
PO
CIV
472
Tylenol with codeine #3, Tylenol with Codeine #4
acetaminophen and codeine
Pain
Opioid Analgesic Combination
PO
Liquid products: C-V; Tablet: C-III
473
Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet
oxycodone and acetaminophen
Pain
Opioid Analgesic Combination
PO
CII
474
Vicodin, Norco
hydrocodone and acetaminophen
Pain
Opioid Analgesic Combination
PO
CII
475
Methadose, Dolophine
Methadone
Pain/ Opioid Use Disorder
Analgesic, Opioid
PO
CII
476
Suboxone
Buprenorphine and Naloxone
Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid Partial Agonist
Sublingual
CIII
477
Lidoderm Patch
Lidocaine (Topical)
Pain
Topical Analgesic/Anesthetic
topical
478
Flexeril
cyclobenzaprine
Muscle Spasms
Muscle Relaxant
PO
479
Robaxin
Methocarbamol
Muscle Spasms
Muscle Relaxant
PO, IM, IV
480
Soma
carisoprodol
Muscle Spasms
Muscle Relaxant
PO
C-IV
481
Zanaflex
TiZANidine
Muscle Spasms
Muscle Relaxant
PO
482
Lioresal, Gablofen
Baclofen
Muscle Spasms
Muscle Relaxant
PO, intrathecal
483
Orapred, Millipred, Pediapred
prednisolone
Inflammation
Corticosteroid, Systemic
PO
484
Deltasone
prednisone
Inflammation
Corticosteroid, Systemic
PO
485
Medrol
MethylPREDNISolone
Inflammation
Corticosteroid, Systemic
PO, IM, IV
486
ACS
Acute Coronary Syndrome
487
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
488
AF, AFib
Atrial Fibrillation
489
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
490
AKI
Acute Kidney Injury
491
AOM
Acute Otitis Media
492
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
493
ARF
Acute Renal Failure
494
ASCVD
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
495
BM
Bowel Movement
496
BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (or Hypertrophy)
497
CA
Cancer, Cardiac Arrest
498
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
499
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
500
CAP
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
501
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
502
CHF
Chronic (or Congestive) Heart Failure
503
CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease
504
oste/o-
Pertaining to bone
"Osteomalacia - softening of the bones
Osteomyelitis - an infection inside the bone
Osteoporosis - low bone mass (density) resulting in porous and brittle bones"
505
osmia
Sense of smell
Anosmia - loss or decreased of sense of smell
506
-ostomy, -stomy
Surgical creation of an opening or a hole
Colostomy - a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening (stoma) made in the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain through the stoma into a bag attached to the skin of the abdomen
Also, see ileostomy
507
ot/o-
Pertaining to the ear
"Otalgia - ear pain
Otorrhea - drainage of liquid from the ear
Ototoxic - ear damage"
508
Surgical incision
-otomy
Laparotomy - a cut in the abdomen to gain access to the peritoneal cavity
509
ov-
Egg
Ovarian cyst - a sac filled with fluid that forms inside an ovary (ovaries produce eggs)
510
pan-
All
Pancytopenia - deficiency of all three cellular components of the blood (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
511
pancreat/o
Pancreas
Pancreatitis - inflammation of the pancreas
512
papill/a-
A small protuberance or elevation
Papilloma - a small wartlike growth on the skin
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para-
Beside, near
Paramedic - a healthcare professional that works alongside medicine
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-paresis
Slight paralysis
Gastroparesis - also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from stomach to small intestine
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patho-
Disease
Pathology - the study of disease
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-pathy
Disease or system for treating a disease
Encephalopathy - brain disease, damage or malfunction
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pedia-
Child
Pediatrics - treatment of children
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pedo-, ped-
Foot
Pedal pulses - pulses in the feet
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-penia
Abnormal reduction
Osteopenia - a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) below normal reference values (but not low enough to meet the diagnostic criteria to be considered osteoporotic)
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peri-
Around
Perinatal -time around birth (immediately before and after birth)
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phag/o-
Devour, eat
Phagophobia - fearful of eating/ swallowing
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-phagia
Pertaining to eating or swallowing
Polyphagia - excessive hunger or increased appetite
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pharyng/o
Pharynx (throat)
Pharyngitis - inflammation of the pharynx resulting in a sore throat
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-phasia
Pertaining to speech
Aphasia - absent or impaired ability to communicate by speech, writing, or signs
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-philia, philic
Attraction for
Hydrophilic - having a strong affinity for water
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phleb(o)-
Pertaining to a vein
Phlebitits - inflammation of a vein
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-phobia
Abnormal fear
Agoraphobic - an abnormal and persistent fear of public places
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photo-
Light
Photosensitivity - an oversensitivity of the skin to light
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