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Medical Terminology in a Flash (fourth edition)

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Suffixes Chapter 2
Iatrics iatry,
Iatrist ician ist,
Logist ologist
88  cards
Prefixes Chapter 2
A an in,
Ambi,
Bi
45  cards
Abbreviations and Symbols Chapter 2
A o,
A,
Ac
78  cards
Directional Terms Chapter 3
Anatomical position,
Supine position,
Prone position
64  cards
Combining Forms and Abbreviations for Directional Terms Chapter 3
Anterior,
Distal,
Dorsal
24  cards
Chapter 4 Terms
Thin outer layer that is construc...,
Base of the epidermis where new l...,
Just beneath the epidermis thicke...
31  cards
Combining Forms and Abbreviations Chapter 4
Skin,
Fat,
Cell
46  cards
Chapter 4 Pathology Terms
Disease of the sebaceous oil glan...,
Scraping away of skin or mucous m...,
Precancerous condition in which r...
47  cards
Study Guide on Notes (learning styles, PT Hx and R&S)
Do people have a combination of l...,
What are the learning styles,
These learners receive informatio...
39  cards
Study Guide on Notes (modalities)
Hot pack,
Ice pack,
Cryotherapy
27  cards
Chapter 5 Terms+tests & procedures
Meninges,
Dermatomes,
Myotomes
25  cards
Chapter 5 terminology & abbreviations
Cephalo,
Cerebell o,
Cerebr o
42  cards
Chapter 5 pathology terms
Bruising of brain tissue,
Group of motor impairment syndrom...,
Damage or death of brain tissue c...
30  cards
Study Guide (body mechanics and gait)
What are the purpose of proper bo...,
Bskrwp,
6 more random body mechanics
35  cards
Study Guide (neurological disorders)
Progressive decrease in neurotran...,
Involved speech understanding spe...,
Progressive no cure myelin sheath...
7  cards
TKA (Total Knee Arthroplasty)
Difference between osteoarthritis...,
What should you do before conside...,
What should you do to prepare you...
10  cards
Chapter 6 Prefix and Suffix Review
Slow,
Out outside,
In inner within
25  cards
Chapter 6 Definitions
The area slightly to the left of ...,
Three layers of the heart from th...,
Fibrous lining that encloses the ...
35  cards
Chapter 6 Combining forms and abbreviations
Angi o,
Vas o,
Aort o
52  cards
Chapter 6 Pathology
Group of disorders generally defi...,
Weakening and bulging of part of ...,
Heart pain or other discomfort fe...
52  cards
Chapter 7 Definitions
Lymph,
Urea,
Lymphatic vessels
11  cards
Chapter 7 Pathology
Late stage infection with the hum...,
Life threatening systemic allergi...,
Inflammatory response that causes...
28  cards
Chapter 7 Combining forms and abbreviations
Aden o,
Adenoid o,
Angi o
31  cards
Chapter 8 Terminology
Consists of the mouth nose sinuse...,
The structure is further divided ...,
Back of the nose
26  cards
Chapter 8 Pathology
Infection and inflammation of bro...,
Acute life threatening condition ...,
Inflammation of the nasal membran...
41  cards
Chapter 8 Combining Forms And abbreviations
Air,
Alveoli,
Coal coal dust
56  cards
Chapter 8 Tests and procedures
0  cards
Chapter 9 Terminology
Includes all of the structures of...,
Mouth,
Chewing food with the aid of tong...
34  cards
Chapter 9 Pathologies
Dilation and expansion of the low...,
Physical and psychiatric disorder...,
Inflammation of the appendix
42  cards
Chapter 9 Tests and Procedures
Enema containing a substance that...,
X ray examination of the esophagu...,
Computerized collection in transl...
15  cards
Chapter 9 Combining forms and abbreviations
An o,
Append o appendic o,
Bil i
53  cards
Chapter 10 Terminology
Urinary system,
Kidneys,
Renal capsule
18  cards
Chapter 10 Combining Forms and Abbreviations
Azot o,
Bacteri o,
Cyst o
47  cards
Chapter 10 Pathology
Type of nephritis in which the gl...,
Inflammation of the bladder cause...
29  cards
Chapter 10 Tests and procedures
Totally urine excreted over 24 ho...,
Non invasive use of a portable ul...,
Lab value used to measure kidney ...
14  cards
Associations and Interviews
Mission statement of the apta,
Vision statement for the apta,
Public policy
35  cards
Employment opportunities
Urban,
Retirement areas,
Rural
25  cards
Resume
Resume is important because it is...,
Who should proofread,
Put on
7  cards
Rehab Organizations
Pm r,
Team effort,
Settings
18  cards
Chapter 11 definitions
Testes,
Seminiferous tubules,
Spermatogenesis
61  cards
Chapter 11 tests & procedures
Papanicolaou smear,
Pelvic sonography,
Prostate specific antigen psa
10  cards
Chapter 11 Combining forms and Abbreviations
Andr o,
Balan o,
Crypt o
65  cards
Chapter 11 Pathology
Bartholin s gland cyst,
Amneorrhea,
Candidiasis
36  cards
Chapter 12 Definitions
Endocrine glands,
Pituitary gland,
Anterior lobe of the pituitary gl...
30  cards
Chapter 12 Combining forms and Abb
Acr o,
Aden o,
Adren o adrenal o
35  cards
Chapter 12 Pathology
Congenital hypothyroidism,
Acromegaly,
Addison disease
29  cards
Chapter 12 Tests and procedures
Average blood glucose eag,
Fasting blood glucose fbg,
Finger stick blood sugar fsbs
8  cards
Chapter 13 Definitions
Bones,
Osteocytes,
Skeletal system
23  cards
Chapter 13 Combining Forms
Acr o,
Ankyl o,
Athr o articul o
43  cards
Chapter 13 Tests and Procedures
Anti nuclear antibody ana,
Anthrography,
Bone marrow aspiration
13  cards
Chapter 13 Pathology
Adhesive capsulitis,
Anterior cruciate ligament tear,
Bursitis
39  cards
Chapter 13 Abbreviations
Aarom,
Acl,
Adl
55  cards
Chapter 14 definitions
Eyeball consists of three layers ...,
Sclera,
Cornea
28  cards
Chapter 14 Combining forms and Abbreviations
Acous o audi o,
Blephar o,
Conjunctiv o
32  cards
Chapter 14 Pathologies
Ambylopia,
Astigmatism,
Blepharitis
35  cards
Chapter 14 pathologies
Audiometry,
Cochlear implant,
Color vision test
18  cards

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