Med Term Review Semester 1

Front

What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean?

Back

fast

Front

What does 'hidr/o' refer to in medical terminology?

Back

sweat, water

Front

What is the abbreviation for closed reduction and internal fixation?

Back

CRIF

Front

What does 'xer/o' mean in medical terms?

Back

dry

Front

What is the horizontal plane that separates the body into inferior and superior halves?

Back

Transverse

Front

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

Back

inflammation

Front

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

Back

around, surrounding

Front

What does the suffix '-oma' refer to?

Back

tumor, mass

Front

What does the term 'anemia' mean?

Back

a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood

Front

What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate?

Back

above normal, excessive