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Chapter 14: Special Topics
Medical Terminology: A Living Language
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07/14/2012
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Term
aer/o
 Definition
air
Term
bucc/o
 Definition
cheek
Term
chem/o
 Definition
drug
Term
cutane/o
 Definition
skin
Term
derm/o
 Definition
skin
Term
lingu/o
 Definition
tongue
Term
muscul/o
 Definition
muscle
Term
or/o
 Definition
mouth
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pharmac/o
 Definition
drug
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rect/o
 Definition
rectum
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toxic/o
 Definition
poison
Term
vagin/o
 Definition
vagina
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ven/o
 Definition
vein
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intra-
 Definition
within
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sub-
 Definition
under
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trans-
 Definition
across
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intracavitary
 Definition
injection into a body cavity such as the peritoneal and chest cavity
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intradermal (ID)
 Definition
very shallow injection just under the top layer of skin; commonly used in skin testing for allergies
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intramuscular (IM)
 Definition
injection directly into the muscle of the buttocks, thigh, or upper arm; they are used when there is a large amount of medication or it is irritating
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intrathecal
 Definition
injection into the meningeal space surrounding the brain and spinal cord
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intravenous (IV)
 Definition
injection into the veins; this route can be set up so that there is a continuous administration of medication
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subcutaneous (SC)
 Definition
injection into the subcutaneous layer of the skin, usually the upper, outer arm
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addiction
 Definition
acquired dependence on a drug
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additive
 Definition
the sum of the action of two (or more) drugs given; in this case, the total strength of the medications is equal to the sum of the strength of each individual drug
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antidote
 Definition
substance that will neutralize poisons or their side effects
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broad spectrum
 Definition
ability of a drug to be effective against a wide range of microorganisms
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contraindication
 Definition
condition in which a particular drug should not be used
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cumulative action
 Definition
action that occurs in the body when a drug is allowed to accumulate or stay in the body
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dilute
 Definition
to weaken the strength of a substance by adding something else
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drug interaction
 Definition
occurs when the effect of one drug is altered because it was taken at the same time as another drug
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drug tolerance
 Definition
decrease in susceptibility to a drup after continued used of the drug
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habituation
 Definition
development of an emotional dependence on a drug due to repeated use
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iatrogenic
 Definition
usually an unfavorable response that results from taking a medication
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idiosyncrasy
 Definition
unusual or abnormal response to a drug or food
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placebo
 Definition
inactive, harmless substance used to satisfy a patient's desire for medication; this is also used in research when given to a control group of patients in a study in which another group receives a drug; the effect of this versus the drug is then observed
Term
potentiation
 Definition
giving a patient a second drug to boost the effect of another drug; the total strength of the drugs is greater than the sum of the strength of the individual drugs
Term
prophylaxis
 Definition
prevention of disease; for example, an antibiotic can be used to prevent the occurrence of a disease
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side effect
 Definition
response to a drug other than the effect desired; also called an adverse reaction
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tolerance
 Definition
development of a capacity for withstanding a large amount of a substance, such as foods, drugs, or poison, without any adverse effect; a decreased sensitivity to further doses will develop
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toxicity
 Definition
extent or degree to which a substance is poisonous
Term
unit dose
 Definition
drug dosage system that provides prepackaged, prelabeled, individual medications that are ready for immediate use by the patient
Term
@
 Definition
at
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ac
 Definition
before meals
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AD
 Definition
right ear
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
am, AM
 Definition
morning
Term
amt
 Definition
amount
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ante
 Definition
before
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APAP
 Definition
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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aq
 Definition
aqueous (water)
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
C
 Definition
100
Term
cap(s)
 Definition
capsule(s)
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cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
d
 Definition
day
Term
d/c, DISC
 Definition
discontinue
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DC, disc
 Definition
discontinue
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DEA
 Definition
Drug Enforcement Agency
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dil
 Definition
dilute
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disp
 Definition
dispense
Term
dr
 Definition
dram
Term
dtd
 Definition
give a such a dose
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
elix
 Definition
elixir
Term
emul
 Definition
emulsion
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et
 Definition
and
Term
FDA
 Definition
Federal Drug Administration
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fl
 Definition
fluid
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gm
 Definition
gram
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gr
 Definition
grain
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gt
 Definition
drop
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gtt
 Definition
drops
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hs
 Definition
at bedtime
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ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
inj
 Definition
injection
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IU
 Definition
international unit
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IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
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L
 Definition
liter
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liq
 Definition
liquid
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mcg
 Definition
microgram
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mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
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mg
 Definition
milligram
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mL
 Definition
milliliter
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noc
 Definition
night
Term
no sub
 Definition
no substitute
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non rep
 Definition
do not repeat
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NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
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NS
 Definition
normal saline
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od
 Definition
overdose
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oint
 Definition
ointment
Term
OTC
 Definition
over the counter
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oz
 Definition
ounce
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pc
 Definition
after meals
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PCA
 Definition
patient-controlled administration
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PDR
 Definition
Physician's Desk Reference
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per
 Definition
with
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PM, pm
 Definition
evening
Term
PO
 Definition
phone order
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po
 Definition
by mouth
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prn
 Definition
as needed
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pt
 Definition
pint, patient
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q
 Definition
every
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qam
 Definition
every morning
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qd
 Definition
once a day/every day
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qh
 Definition
every hour
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qhs
 Definition
at bedtime
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qid
 Definition
four times a day
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qod
 Definition
every other day
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qs
 Definition
quantity sufficient
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Rx
 Definition
take
Term
SC
 Definition
subcutaneous
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Sig
 Definition
label as follows/directions
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sl
 Definition
under the tongue
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sol
 Definition
solution
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stat
 Definition
at once/immediately
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Subc, SubQ
 Definition
subcutaneous
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suppos, supp.
 Definition
suppository
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susp
 Definition
suspension
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syr
 Definition
syrup
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T, tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
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t, tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
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tab
 Definition
tablet
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tid
 Definition
three times a day
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tinc, tr
 Definition
tincture
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TO
 Definition
telephone order
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top
 Definition
apply topically
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u
 Definition
unit
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ung
 Definition
ointment
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VO
 Definition
verbal order
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wt
 Definition
weight
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x
 Definition
times
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a

 Definition
Before
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c

 Definition
with
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i

 Definition
one
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ii

 Definition
two
Term

iii

 Definition
three
Term

p

 Definition
after
Term

s

 Definition
without
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ss

 Definition
one-half
Term
anxi/o
 Definition
anxiety
Term
ment/o
 Definition
mind
Term
phren/o
 Definition
mind
Term
psych/o
 Definition
mind
Term
schiz/o
 Definition
divided
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somat/o
 Definition
body
Term
somn/o
 Definition
sleep
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-iatrist
 Definition
physician
Term
-mania
 Definition
excessive preoccupation
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-philia
 Definition
affinity for, craving for
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-phobia
 Definition
irrational fear
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