| A | B |
|---|
| bilateral | occurring on both sides |
| cephalocaudal | from head to tail |
| substernal | below the sternum |
| retroperitoneal | in back of the peritoneum |
| aphasia | inability to speak |
| hematuria | blood in the urine |
| hyperglycemia | excessive sugar in the blood |
| tachycardia | excessive heart rate;usually referring to over 100 beats/minute |
| gastrectomy | surgical removal of the stomach or portions of the stomach |
| mastectomy | surgical removal of a breast/s |
| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
| intercostal | between the ribs |
| myocardium | muscles of the heart |
| adipose tissue | fatty tissue |
| epidermis | top layer of skin |
| ophthalmoscope | instrument to examine the eyes |
| otoscope | instrument to examine the ears |
| bronchoscope | instrument to examine the lungs |
| cardiologist | one who specializes in the heart |
| ophthalmologist | one who specializes in the eyes |
| dermatologist | one who specializes in the skin |
| otolaryngologist | one who specializes in the ear and throat |
| brady | slow |
| circum | about or around |
| tachy | fast |
| dys | painful or difficult |
| post | after |
| lingua | tongue |
| glosso | tongue |
| gingiva | gum |
| mal | bad |
| toxic | poisonous |
| later | side |
| cyst | bag or bladder |
| ectomy | surgical removal of |
| oma | tumor |
| erythro | red |
| itis | inflammation |
| lipoma | benign tumor composed of fat cells |
| hepat | liver |
| osteo | bone |
| leuko | white |
| hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
| gastritis | inflammation of the stomach |
| cephalgia | headache |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| I.M | intramuscular |
| hs | bedtime |
| vs | vital signs |
| nephro | kidney/s |
| cholecystectomy | surgical removal of the gall bladder |
| RUQ | right upper quandrant |
| LUQ | left upper quandrant |
| RLQ | right lower quandrant |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| Na | sodium |
| K | potassium |
| Fe | iron |
| Cl | chloride |
| Ca | calcium |
