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Medical Terminology for EMT Basic
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Term
ab-
 Definition
away from
Term
ad-
 Definition
toward
Term
anti-
 Definition
against, opposed to
Term
anteri(o)-
 Definition
artery
Term
bi-
 Definition
two
Term
brady-
 Definition
slow
Term
cardi(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the heart
Term
cerebr(o)
 Definition
pertaining to the cerebrum, a part of the brain
Term
contra-
 Definition
against, opposite
Term
cyan(o)
 Definition
blue
Term
end(o)
 Definition
within
Term
epi-
 Definition
upon, on
Term
glyc(o)
 Definition
sugar
Term
hem(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the blood
Term
hyper-
 Definition
over, excessive
Term
hypo-
 Definition
under, deficient
Term
infra-
 Definition
below
Term
intra-
 Definition
within
Term
leuk(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to anything white or to leukocytes(white blood cells)
Term
macro-
 Definition
large
Term
medi-
 Definition
middle
Term
mega-
 Definition
large
Term
mening(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to a membrane, particularly the meninges
Term
micro-
 Definition
small
Term
mono-
 Definition
one
Term
myel(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the spinal cord, the bone marrow, or myelin
Term
my(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to muscle
Term
nas(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the nose
Term
nephr(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the kidney
Term
neur(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to a nerve or the nervous system
Term
noct-
 Definition
night
Term
ortho-
 Definition
straight or normal
Term
ot(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the ear
Term
para-
 Definition
by the side of
Term
path(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to disease
Term
peri-
 Definition
around
Term
phag(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to eating, ingesting, or engulfing
Term
pharyng(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the throat or pharynx
Term
pneum(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to respiration, the lungs or air
Term
poly-
 Definition
many
Term
post-
 Definition
after, behing
Term
pre-
 Definition
before
Term
pulm(o)
 Definition
pertaining to the lung
Term
quadr(I)
 Definition
four
Term
rhin(o)
 Definition
pertaining to the nose
Term
sub-
 Definition
under, moderately
Term
super-
 Definition
above, excessive, or more than normal
Term
supra-
 Definition
above
Term
tachy-
 Definition
fast
Term
thorac(o)
 Definition
pertaining to the chest
Term
trans-
 Definition
across
Term
vas(o)
 Definition
vessel
Term
-algia
 Definition
pertaining to pain
Term
-cyte
 Definition
cell
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
surgical removal of
Term
-emia
 Definition
pertaining to the presence of a substance in the blood
Term
-gram
 Definition
record
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
-lysis
 Definition
decline, disintegration or destruction
Term
-megaly
 Definition
enlargement of
Term
-ology
 Definition
science of
Term
-oma
 Definition
tumor
Term
-osis
 Definition
pertaining to a disease process
Term
-ostomy
 Definition
surgical creation of an opening
Term
-pathy
 Definition
disease or a system for treating disease
Term
-phagia
 Definition
pertaining to eating or swallowing
Term
-phasia
 Definition
pertaining to speech
Term
-plasy
 Definition
plastic surgery
Term
-plegia
 Definition
paralysis
Term
-pnea
 Definition
pertaining to breathing
Term
-ptosis
 Definition
drooping
Term
-rrhage
 Definition
abnormal bleeding or excessive flow or discharge
Term
-rrhagia
 Definition
abnormal or excessive flow or discharge
Term
-sis
 Definition
a process, action or condition
Term
-uria
 Definition
pertaining to a substance in the urine or the condition so indicated
Term
abdomn-
 Definition
abdomen
Term
aden-
 Definition
gland
Term
alb-
 Definition
white
Term
alges-
 Definition
pain
Term
angi-
 Definition
vessel
Term
aorta-
 Definition
large artery exiting from the left ventricle of the heart
Term
aqua-
 Definition
water
Term
arteri-
 Definition
artery
Term
arthr-
 Definition
joint
Term
asphyxia-
 Definition
lack of O2 or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that results in unconsciousness
Term
audi-
 Definition
to hear
Term
bi-
 Definition
life; also two
Term
bronch-
 Definition
windpipe
Term
bucc-
 Definition
cheek
Term
cardi-
 Definition
heart
Term
carotid
 Definition
great ateries of the neck
Term
cephal-
 Definition
head
Term
cervic-
 Definition
neck
Term
cyt-
 Definition
cell
Term
derm(at)-
 Definition
skin
Term
digit
 Definition
finger or toe
Term
enter-
 Definition
intestine
Term
erythr-
 Definition
red
Term
febr-
 Definition
fever
Term
fract-
 Definition
break
Term
gastr-
 Definition
stomach
Term
glyc(y)-
 Definition
sweet
Term
-gram
 Definition
something written or recorded
Term
hem(at)-
 Definition
blood
Term
hepat(ic)-
 Definition
liver
Term
hom-
 Definition
the same
Term
leuk-
 Definition
white
Term
lingu-
 Definition
tongue
Term
mega-
 Definition
large
Term
myel-
 Definition
marrow or spinal cord
Term
my-
 Definition
muscle
Term
nephr-
 Definition
kidney
Term
neur-
 Definition
nerve
Term
ocul-
 Definition
eye
Term
ophthalm-
 Definition
eye
Term
ost(e)-
 Definition
ear
Term
palpate
 Definition
to examine by touch
Term
path-
 Definition
disease
Term
percuss
 Definition
to examine by striking
Term
phag-
 Definition
eat
Term
pleur-
 Definition
rib, side
Term
pneum(at)-
 Definition
breath
Term
pneumo(n)
 Definition
lung
Term
psych
 Definition
mind
Term
pyr-
 Definition
fire
Term
quadr
 Definition
four
Term
ren-
 Definition
kidney
Term
rhin
 Definition
nose
Term
sepsis
 Definition
the presence of microorganisms or their toxins in the blood; also the toxic condition caused by such presence
Term
sept-
 Definition
wall, divider; also seven
Term
sinus
 Definition
cavity, channel or hollow space
Term
spir-
 Definition
coil
Term
stasis
 Definition
slowing or stopping of the normal flow of a fluid, such as blood
Term
stern(o)-
 Definition
sternum (breastbone)
Term
stoma
 Definition
any small opening on the surface of the body, such as a pore; also the opening created in the abdominal wall for the passage of urine or feces
Term
tach(y)
 Definition
rapid
Term
tact-
 Definition
touch
Term
thorac-
 Definition
chest
Term
toxic
 Definition
poisonous
Term
vas
 Definition
vessel
Term
vertigo
 Definition
a disordered sensation in which one's own body or the surroundings are perceived as moving
Term
viscous
 Definition
sticy
Term
A&P
 Definition
anatomy and physiology
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ACLS
 Definition
advanced cardiac life support
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
AED
 Definition
automated external defibrillator
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
AKA
 Definition
above the knee amputation
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
AMI
 Definition
acute myocardial infarction
Term
AMS
 Definition
altered mental status
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
ASAP
 Definition
as soon as possible
Term
bid
 Definition
twice daily
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BS
 Definition
blood sugar, breath sounds, bowel sounds or bachelor of science
Term
BSA
 Definition
body surface area
Term
BVM
 Definition
bag-valve-mask
Term
Ca
 Definition
calcium
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CC or C/C
 Definition
chief complaint
Term
CCU
 Definition
coronary care unit
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
Cl-
 Definition
chloride
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
cm3
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
c/o
 Definition
complaining of
Term
CO
 Definition
cardiac output, carbon monoxide
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary disease
Term
CRT
 Definition
capillary refill time
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
D&C
 Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
D/C
 Definition
discontinue
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DON
 Definition
director of nursing
Term
DSD
 Definition
dry sterile dressing
Term
DTP
 Definition
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine
Term
DTs
 Definition
delirium tremens
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
ECG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ED
 Definition
emergency department
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ENT
 Definition
ear, nose, throat
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
Term
ET
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
ETA
 Definition
estimated time of arrival
Term
ETT
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
fl
 Definition
fluid
Term
fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
g
 Definition
gram
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gm
 Definition
gram
Term
gtt
 Definition
drops
Term
Hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
hr
 Definition
hour
Term
hs
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
ICP
 Definition
intracranial pressure
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IO
 Definition
intraosseous
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
JVD
 Definition
jugular venous distention
Term
k+
 Definition
potassium
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
lb
 Definition
pound
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe of the lung
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant of the abdomen
Term
LOC
 Definition
level of consciousness
Term
LPM
 Definition
liters per minute
Term
LPN
 Definition
licensed practical nurse
Term
LUL
 Definition
left upper lobe of the lung
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant of the abdomen
Term
m
 Definition
meter
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
min
 Definition
minute
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
mm Hg
 Definition
millimeters of murcury
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MVA
 Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
MVC
 Definition
motor vehicle crash
Term
Na
 Definition
sodium
Term
NA N/A
 Definition
not applicable
Term
NaCl
 Definition
sodium chloride
Term
NC
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
NPA
 Definition
nasopharyngeal airway
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NtG
 Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OP
 Definition
outpatient
Term
OD
 Definition
overdose
Term
OPA
 Definition
oropharyngeal airway
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
PEA
 Definition
pulseless electrical activity
Term
PEARL
 Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
Term
ped
 Definition
pediatric
Term
PEEP
 Definition
positive end-expiratory pressure
Term
Superior
 Definition
Nearer the head
Term
Inferior
 Definition
Nearer the feet
Term
Lateral
 Definition
Farther from the midline
Term
Medial
 Definition
Closer to the midline
Term
Proximal
 Definition
Closer to the trunk
Term
Distal
 Definition
Farther from the trunk
Term
Superficial
 Definition
Closer to the skin
Term
Deep
 Definition
Father inside the body and away from the skin
Term
Ventral
 Definition
Belly side of the body
Term
Dorsal
 Definition
Spinal side of the body (posterior)
Term
Palmar
 Definition
Front region of the hand referred to as the palm
Term
Plantar
 Definition
Bottom of the foot
Term
Apex
 Definition
Tip of a structure
Term
Flexion
 Definition
Bending of a joint
Term
Extension
 Definition
Straightening of a joint
Term
Adduction
 Definition
Motion toward midline
Term
Abduction
 Definition
Away from midline
Term
Dislocation
 Definition
Disruption of a joint in which the none ends are no longer in contact
Term
Sprain
 Definition
Injury to ligaments, articulate capsule, synovial membrane, and tendons
Term
Strain
 Definition
Muscle pull, stretching or tearing
Term
Open Fracture
 Definition
External wound caused by the same blow that fractured the bone or by the broken bone ends lacerating the skin
Term
Closed fracture
 Definition
Bone is fractured but there is no overlying skin damage
Term
Plantar flexion
 Definition
Lowering the foot
Term
Circumduction
 Definition
Combination of four movements
Term
Pronation
 Definition
To bend forward
Term
Inversion
 Definition
To turn over
Term
Protraction
 Definition
To throw down
Term
Rotation
 Definition
Around the central axis
Term
Supination
 Definition
90 degrees onto the back
Term
Eversion
 Definition
Turning palm forward
Term
Flexion
 Definition
Bending of the joint
Term
Retraction
 Definition
Pulling in or backward
Term
Anaphylaxis
 Definition
Antigen
Term
Phylaxis
 Definition
Protection
Term
Heart attack
 Definition
Acute Myocardial Infart
Term
Fainting
 Definition
Syncope
Term
Pulmon
 Definition
Combining form of the lungs
Term
Globin
 Definition
Protein molecule
Term
Stasis
 Definition
Slowing the flow
Term
Claudication
 Definition
Cramp like pain in the legs
Term
Eosin/o
 Definition
Rosy, dawn colored
Term
Morph/o
 Definition
Shape
Term
Granul/o
 Definition
Little grain
Term
Oiesis
 Definition
Formation
Term
Lysis
 Definition
Disease process
Term
Stasis
 Definition
Slowing the flow
Term
Globin
 Definition
Protein molecule
Term
Atelectasis
 Definition
Collapse of the lung
Term
Osteophyte
 Definition
Abnormal bony growth around joints
Term
Carpal tunnel syndrome
 Definition
Compression injury of median nerve of the wrist
Term
Osteomyelitis
 Definition
Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
Term
Osteoarthritis
 Definition
Most common inflammatory joint disease
Term
Baker cysts
 Definition
Fluid filled sac behind knee
Term
Costochondritis
 Definition
Inflammation of the rib cartilage
Term
Rheumatoid arthritis
 Definition
Chronic inflammatory disease that has an autoimmune component
Term
TMJ
 Definition
Dysfunctional joint in the jaw bone
Term
Bunion
 Definition
Enlargement of the first metatarsals
Term
Crepitus
 Definition
Crackling sound in the joint
Term
Chondromalacia
 Definition
Softening of the cartilage
Term
Dementia
 Definition
Slow onset of progressive disorientation, shortened attention span, loss of cognitive function
Term
Hypnotic
 Definition
Sleep inducing effect or agent
Term
Behavior
 Definition
How a person functions or acts
Term
Delirium
 Definition
Sudden change in mental status marked by the inability to focus, think logically and maintain attention
Term
Organs in the RUQ
 Definition
Liver, gall bladder
Term
Organs in the RLQ
 Definition
Small intestines, appendix
Term
LUQ
 Definition
Stomach
Term
LLQ
 Definition
Large intestines, descending colon
Term
Catatonia
 Definition
Abnormal movement and overactivity
Term
Confabulation
 Definition
Memory disturbance
Term
Agitated delirium
 Definition
Mental illness
Term
Phychosis
 Definition
Loss of contact with reality
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