MTHP Chapter 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
- osis
- esis
- iasis
A
Abnormal Condition
2
Q
Hypo-
A
Deficient; below; under
3
Q
Hyper-
A
Excessive; above; over
4
Q
-algia
A
Pain
5
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical Removal
6
Q
-rrhage
A
Bursting forth of blood; excessive flow
7
Q
-rrhea
A
Flow or Discahrge
8
Q
-rrhexis
A
Rupture
9
Q
-rrhaphy
A
Surgical Suturing(stitches/sewing)
10
Q
-plasty
A
Surgical Repair (Such as suturing a tendon to a nose, plastic surgery)
11
Q
-sclerosis
A
Abnormal Hardening
12
Q
-otomy
A
A Surgical Incision (a cut)
13
Q
Dys-
A
Abnormal;bad;painful;difficult
14
Q
-ostomy
A
An artificial opening
15
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
16
Q
- ic
- ac
- al
A
Pertaining to
17
Q
-graphy
A
Process of producing a picture of record
18
Q
-gram
A
A picture or record
19
Q
-scopy
A
Visual examination
20
Q
-centesis
A
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
