Top 400 Med Terms Flashcards
(144 cards)
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a/an-
A
without, out
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ab-, apo-, de-
A
away from
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abdomin-
A
abdomen
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-ac
A
“Means pertaining to and forms an adjective when combined with a
root”
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acou-
A
hear
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acr/o-
A
an extremity
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ad-
A
to, toward, near
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Adherence
A
The patient taking the right drug as prescribed, including the prescribed dose of medication at the prescribed frequency for the prescribed length of time.
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adip/o-
A
fat
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adren/o-, adrenal/o-
A
adrenal gland
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aerlo-, aero-
A
air, gas
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-al
A
“Means pertaining to or concerning and forms an adjective when
combined with a root”
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alb-, album-, leuko-
A
white
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alge-, alges-
A
pain
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-algia, -dynia
A
pain
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allo-
A
not normal
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alveo-
A
hollow
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ambi-, amphi-, ampho-
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both
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ambulo-
A
walk about
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-an, -ar, -ic, -ical, -ory, -tic, -eal
A
pertaining to
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an/o-
A
pertaining to the anus
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ana-
A
up, back, again
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Analgesic
A
Relieves pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) (aka APAP), aspirin (aka ASA), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) likeibuprofen(Advil®, Motrin®), and narcotics are examples of analgesics.
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andr-
A
male
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aneurysm/o-
Localized abnormal dilatation of a vessel.
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angio-, vas(o)-
vessel
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ankyl-
attached, crooked
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ante-, fore-, pre-, pro-
before, forward
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anter/o-
in front of
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anti-, contra-, counter-
against, opposite
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Antibiotic
Inhibits growth or destroys microorganisms whose overgrowth causes infection. Penicillins, quinolones, β-lactams, and cephalosporins are all examples.
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Anticoagulant
Delaying or preventing blood coagulation. (2) An agent that prevents or delays blood coagulation, for example warfarin sodium (Coumadin®) or dabagatrin (Pradaxa®).
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Antidepressant
Any medicine or other mode of therapy that acts to prevent, cure, or alleviate mental depression.
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Antihistamine
A drug that opposes the action of histamine. Although there are two classes of histamine-blocking drugs, the term antihistamine is typically used to describe agents that block the action of histamines on the H1 receptors. These agents are used to treat allergies, hives, etc.
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Anti-inflammatory
Counteracting inflammation. An agent that counteracts inflammation.
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aphth/o-
ulcer
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aque/o-
water
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-arche
beginning
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arteri/o-
artery
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arthr/o-, articul/o-
joint
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asphyxia-
lack of oxygen or excess carbon dioxide
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asthen/o-, asthen/o
weak, weakness
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Astringent
Drawing together, constricting, binding. An agent that has a constricting or binding effect.
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astro-
Combining form indicating relationship to a star
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ather/o-
plaque (fatty substance)
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atri/o-
atrium (upper heart chamber)
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audi/o-
hearing
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aur/o-, auricul/o-
ear
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auscult/o-
to listen
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auto-
self
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axill/o-
armpit
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bacteri/o-
bacteria
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balan/o-
glans penis
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benign
not harmful, tumor - not cancerous
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bi-, bin-, di-, diplo-, dis-
two, twice
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bio-
life
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blast-
germ or cell
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blephar/o-
pertaining to an eyelid
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brachy-, brevi-
short
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brady-
slow
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bronch/i-, bronch/o
bronchus (airway)
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bucc/o-
cheek
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bursa-
pouch or sac
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caco-
bad, ill
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calc-
stone; also heel
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callus
hard thick skin
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calori-
heat
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capillar/o-
capillary
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carcin/o-
cancer
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cardio-
heart
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carotid
large arteries in the neck
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carpus, carp/o-
wrist, pertaining to wrist bones (carpals)
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cata-
down
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cathar/o-, cathart/o-
cleansing, purging
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-cele
pertaining to a tumor or swelling, or hernia
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cente-
to puncture (a body cavity)
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-centesis
procedure in which a body cavity is punctured often to drain fluid or collect a sample
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centi-
one-hundredth
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cephal/o-
head
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cerebell/o-
cerebellum
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cerebr/o-
cerebrum
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cerumin/o-
wax
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cervico-
Pertaining to the neck or cervix (neck of uterus)
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cheil/o-
lip
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chir-
hand
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chlor, verdin-
green
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chole-
pertaining to bile
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cholecyst/o-
gallbladder
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chondr/o-
pertaining to cartilage
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chroma-
color
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chron-
time
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-cidal, -cide
pertaining to killing
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cili-
eyelid
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ciner, glauc, polio-
gray
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circum, peri-
around
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cirrh, flav, lute, xanth-
yellow
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clas-, -clasis, -clast
smash
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-cle, cule, culun, culuc, et, ium, ole, olum, olus
small
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cleid/o-
clavicle
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co, com, con, sym, syn-
together, with
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colon/o-
colon (large intestines)
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colp/o-
vagina
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conjunctiv/o-
conjunctiva (mucous membrane that lines inner surface of eyelids)
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contra-
against or opposed
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Contraceptive
Any process, device, or method that prevents conception. Categories of contraceptives include steroids, chemical, physical, or barrier or combinations of these.
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corpor/o-
body
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Corticosteroid
Any of several steroid hormones secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland or manufactured synthetically for use as a drug. Examples would be prednisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone.
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cost/o-
pertaining to a rib
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cry, cryo-
cold
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crypt-
hidden
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cubitus
elbow
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cutane/o-
skin
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cyano-
blue
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cycl-
round, circular
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cyst/o
pertaining to the bladder or any fluid-containing sac
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cyt-, -cyte
cell
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de-
down from
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deca-
ten
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deci-
one-tenth
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Decongestant
Reducing congestion or swelling, or any agent that reduces congestion or swelling.
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demi, hemi, semi-
half
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dent/i-
tooth
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derm, dermo, dermato-
skin
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dextro-
to the right
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di-
twice or double
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dia, per, trans-
across, through
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diaphor/o
profuse sweating
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digit
finger or toe
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dips/o
thirst
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dis-
apart from
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Diuretic
Increasing urine secretion
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dorsi, dorso-
back
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duoden/o-
duodenum
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-dynia
pain
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dys-
difficult, painful, abnormal
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e, ec, ex-
out from
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-e, er, icing, ist, or
agent or noun maker or one who specializes in
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-ecstasia, -ecstatis
dilation; dilatation; widening
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ecto, extra, extro-
outside
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-ectomy
excision, removal
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ede-
swelling
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-edema
swelling
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em, en, im, in-
in
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-emesis
vomiting
