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AMCA Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' mean?

    Answer: Nothing by mouth

    NPO comes from the Latin 'nil per os,' meaning nothing by mouth, used to restrict oral intake before surgery or procedures.

  2. Which suffix means 'to make an incision into' or 'to cut into'?

    Answer: -otomy

    The suffix '-otomy' means to cut into or make an incision, as in laparotomy (incision into the abdomen) or tracheotomy.

  3. The root word 'dermat/o' in medical terminology refers to:

    Answer: Skin

    The root 'dermat/o' refers to the skin, as in dermatology (study of skin) and dermatitis (skin inflammation).

  4. What does the abbreviation 'SOB' stand for in medical records?

    Answer: Shortness of breath

    SOB stands for shortness of breath, a common symptom documented in patient assessments and medical records.

  5. The medical term 'anterior' refers to:

    Answer: Front / toward the front of the body

    Anterior describes a position toward the front of the body, opposite of posterior (back), used in anatomical directional terms.

  6. Which medical suffix means 'a new permanent opening'?

    Answer: -ostomy

    The suffix '-ostomy' means a surgical procedure that creates a new permanent opening, as in colostomy or ileostomy.