**some important medical abbreviations **
> *rx* = treatme
> *hx* = histor
> *dx* = diagnosi
> *q* = ever
> *qdè**Some Important Medical Abbreviations **
> *Rx* = Treatme
> *Hx* = Histor
> *Dx* = Diagnosi
> *q* = Ever
> *qd* = Every da
> *qod* = Every other da
> *qh* = Every Hou
> *S* = withou
> *SS* = One & hal
> *C* = Wit
> *SOS* = If neede
> *AC* = Before Meal
> *PC* = After meal
> *BID* = Twice a Da
> *TID* = Thrice a Da
> *QID* = Four times a da
> *OD* = Once a Da
> *BT* = Bed Tim
> *hs* = Bed Tim
> *BBF* = Before Breakfas
> *BD* = Before Dinne
> *Tw* = Twice a wee
> *SQ* = sub cutaneou
> *IM* = Intramuscula
> *ID* = Intraderma
> *IV* = Intravenou
> *Q4H* = (every 4 hours
> *QOD* = (every other day
> *HS* = (at bedtime
> *PRN* = (as needed
> *PO or "per os"* (by mouth
> *Mg* = (milligrams
> *Mcg/ug* = (micrograms
> *G or Gm* = (grams
> *1TSF* (Teaspoon) = 5 m
> *1 Tablespoonful* =15m
~ *DDx* =differential Diagnosis
*Tx* =Treatment
*RTx* =Radiotherapy
*CTx* =Chemotherap
*R/O* =rule out
*s.p* =status pos
*PMH(x)* =post medical histor
*Px* =Prognosis
*Ix* =Indication
*CIx* =contraindication
*Bx* =biops
*Cx* =complication..
*Knowledge About Bloo
1. Which is known as ‘River of Life’
*Answer: Blood
2. Blood circulation was discovered by
*Answer: William Harvey
3. The total blood volume in an adult
*Answer: 5-6 Litres
4. The pH value of Human blood
*Answer: 7.35-7.45
5. The normal blood cholesterol level
*Answer: 150-250 mg/100 ml
6. The fluid part of blood
*Answer: Plasma
7. Plasma protein fibrinogen has an active role in
*Answer: Clotting of blood
8. Plasma protein globulins functions as
*Answer: Antibodies
9. Plasma proteins maintain the blood pH
*Answer: Albumins
10. Biconcave discs shaped blood cell
*Answer: RBC* (Erythrocytes
*11. Non nucleated blood cell?
*Answer: RBC* (Erythrocytes
12. Respiratory pigments present in RBC
*Answer: Haemoglobin
13. Red pigment present in RBC
*Answer: Haemoglobin
14. RBC produced in the
*Answer: Bone marrow
15. Iron containing pigment of Haemoglobin
*Answer: Haem
16. Protein containing pigment of Haemoglobin
*Answer: Globin
17. Graveyard of RBC
*Answer: Spleen
18. Blood bank in the body
*Answer: Spleen
19. Life span of RBC
*Answer: 120 Days
20. Total count is measured by an instrument known as
*Answer: Haemocytometer
21. A decrease in RBC count is known as
*Answer: Anemia
22. An increase in RBC count is known as
*Answer: Polycythemia
23. A high concentration of bilirubin in the blood causes
*Answer: Jaundice
24. The disease resistant blood cell
*Answer: WBC (leucocytes)
25. Which WBC is known as soldiers of the body
*Answer: Neutrophils
26. Largest WBC
*Answer: Monocyes
27. Smallest WBC
*Answer: Lymphocytes
28. Antibodies producing WBC
*Answer: Lymphocytes
29. Life span of WBC
*Answer: 10-15 days
30. Blood cell performs an important role in blood clotting
*Answer: Thrombocytes (Platelets)
31. Vessels is called
*Answer: Thrombus
32. Anticoagulant present in Blood
*Answer: Heparin
33. A hereditary bleeding disease
*Answer: Haemophilia
34. Bleeder’s disease
*Answer: Haemophilia
35. Christmas disease
*Answer: Haemophilia
36. A type of Anemia with sickle shaped RBC
*Answer: Sickle cell anemia
37. Viscosity of Blood
*Answer: 4.5 to 5.5
38. Instrument used to measure haemoglobin
*Answer: Haemoglobinometer
39. Who demonstrated blood groups
*Answer: Karl Landsteiner
40. Who demonstrated Rh factor
*Answer: Karl Landsteiner
41. Blood group which is called Universal donor
*Answer: O
42. Blood group which is called Universal recipient
*Answer: AB
43. Blood group is most common among the Asians
*Answer: B
*MEDICAL TERMINOLOG
Everybody should know the basic functioning of Human Body and its main parts in order to express and explain their ailment to the Doctor and at the same time one should be able to understand the diagnosis expressed by the Doctor in the medical terminology. For easy recognition of the Compounded Words used in the Medical Terminology for naming the disease, Suffixes are added to Prefixes. For this hereunder giving you a few such prefixes for your ready reference and understanding
Prefix - Meanin
*1. Adeno* - Glandula
*2. An* - Not
*3. Anti* - Against
*4. Aorto* - Aorta
*5. Artho* - joint
*6. Bleph* - Eyelid
*7. Broncho* - Bronchi
*8. Cardio* - Heart
*9. Cephal* - Head
*10. Cerebro* - Brain
*11. Cervico* - Cervix
*12. Cholecysto* - Gall Bladde
*13. Coli* - Bowel
*14. Colpo* - Vagina
*15. Entero* - Intestine
*16. Gastro* - Stomach
*17. Glosso* - Tongue
*18. Haema* - Blood
*19. Hepa* - Liver
*20. Hystero* - Uterus
*21. Laryngo* - Larynx
*22. Leuco* - White
*23. Metro* - Uterus
*24. Myelo* - Spinal cord
*25. Myo* - Muscle
*26. Nephro* - Kidney
*27. Neuro* - Nerve
*28. Odonto* - Tooth
*29. Orchido* - Testis
*30. Osteo* - Bone
*31. Oto* - Ear
*32. Pharyngo* - Pharynx
*33. Pio* - Pus
*34. Pneumo* - Lung
*35. Ren* - Kidney
*36. Rhin* - Nose
*37. Spleno* - Spleen
*38. Thyro* - Thyroid Gland
*39. Urethro* - Urethra
*40. Vesico* – Bladde
*Here are the suffixes used in Medical terminology. Check out!Suffix - Meanin
*1. -aemia* : Blo
*2. -algia* : Pai
*3. -derm* : ski
*4. -dynia* : pai
*5. -ectomy* : remova
*6. -Itis* : inflammatio
*7. -lithiasis* : Presence of Ston
*8. -malacia* : softenin
*9. -oma* : tumou
*10. -opia* : ey
*11. -osis* : Condition,exces
*12. -otomy* : incision o
*13. -phobia* : fea
*14. -plasty* : surger
*15. -plegia* : peralysi
*16. -ptosis* : fallin
*17. -rhoea* : excessive discharg
*18. -rhage* : to burst fort
*19. -rhythmia* : rhythm
*20. -stasis* : stoppage of movemen
*21. -sthenia* : weaknes
*22. -stomy* : outle
*23. -tomy* : remova
*24. -trophy* : nourishmen
*25. -uria* : urin
*Compounded Words - Meanin
*1. Anaemia* - Deficiency of haemoglobin in the bloo
*2. Analgesic* - Medicine which alleviates pain
*3. Arthralgia* - Pain in a joint
*4. Cephalalgia* - Headache
*5. Nephralgia* - Pain in the kidney
*6. Neuralgia* - Nerve pain
*7. Myalgia* - Muscle pain
*8. Otalgia* - Ear ache
*9. Gastralgia* - Pain in the stomach
*10. Pyoderma* - Skin infection with pus formation
*11. Leucoderma* - Defective skin pigmentaion
*12. Hysterodynia* - Pain in the uterus
*13. Hysterectomy* - Excision of the uterus
*14. Nephrectomy* - Excision of a kidney
*15. Adenectomy* - Excision of a gland
*16. Cholecystectomy* - Excision of gall bladder
*17. Thyroidectomy* - Excision of thyroid gland
*18. Arthritis* - Inflammation of a joint
*19. Bronchitis* - Inflammation of the bronchi
*20. Carditis* - Inflammation of the heart
*21. Cervicitis* - Inflammation of the cervix
*22. Colitis* - Inflammation of the colon
*23. Colpitis* - Inflammation of the vagina
*24. Cystitis* - Inflammation of the urinary bladder
*25. Enteritis* - Inflammation of the intestines
*26. Gastritis* - Inflammation of the stomach
*27. Glossitis* - Inflammation of the tongue
*28. Hepatitis* - Inflammation of the liver
*29. Laryngitis* - Inflammation of the larynx
*30. Metritis* - Inflammation of the uterus
*31. Myelitis* - Inflammation of the spinal cord
*32. Nephritis* - Inflammation of the kidney
*33. Pharyngitis* - Inflammation of the pharynx
*34. Blepharitis* - Inflammation of the eyelids
*35. Cholelithiasis* - Stone in the gall bladder
*36. Nephrolithiasis* - Stone in the kidne
*37. Osteomalacia* - Softening of bones through deficiency of calcium or D vitamin
*38. Adenoma* -Benign tumour of glandular tissue
*39. Myoma* - Tumour of muscle
*40. Diplopia* - Double vision
*41. Thrombosis* - Formation of a blood clot
*42. Pyloromyotomy* - Incision of pyloric sphincter muscl
*43. Hedrophobia* - Fear of water(Rabies in humans
*44. Neuroplasty* - Surgical repair of nerves
*45. Pyloraplasty* - Incision of plastic pylorus to widen passage
*46. Hemiplegia* - Paralysis of one side of the body
*47. Nephroptosis* - Downward displacement of the kidney
*48. Amenorrhoea* - Absence of menstrual discharge
*49. Dysmenorrhoea* - Painful menstruation
*50. Leucorrhoea* - Whitish vaginal discharge
*51. Menorrhoea* - Menstrual bleeding
*52. Haemorrhage* - Escape of blood from a vessel
*53. Arrhythmia* - Any deviation of normal rhythm of heart
*54. Cholestasis* - Diminution in the flow of bile
*55. Haemostatis* - Arrest of bleeding
*56. Neurasthenia* - Nervous debility
*57. Cystostomy* - Surgical opening made into the bladder
*58. Cystotomy* - Incision into the urinary bladder
*59. Hypertrophy* - Increase in the size of tissues
*60. Haematuria* - Blood in the urine
*61. Glycosuria* - Presence of sugar in the urine
*62. Albuminuria* - Presence of albumin in the urin
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Written by Doctor Nawaz Niazi
Medical questions and answers
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> *qod* = every other da
> *qh* = every hou
> *s* = withou
> *ss* = one & hal
> *c* = wit
> *sos* = if neede
> *ac* = before meal
> *pc* = after meal
> *bid* = twice a da
> *tid* = thrice a da
> *qid* = four times a da
> *od* = once a da
> *bt* = bed tim
> *hs* = bed tim
> *bbf* = before breakfas
> *bd* = before dinne
> *tw* = twice a wee
> *sq* = sub cutaneou
> *im* = intramuscula
> *id* = intraderma
> *iv* = intravenou
> *q4h* = (every 4 hours
> *qod* = (every other day
> *hs* = (at bedtime
> *prn* = (as needed
> *po or "per os"* (by mouth
> *mg* = (milligrams
> *mcg/ug* = (micrograms
> *g or gm* = (grams
> *1tsf* (teaspoon) = 5 m
> *1 tablespoonful* =15m
~ *ddx* =differential diagnosis
*tx* =treatment
*rtx* =radiotherapy
*ctx* =chemotherap
*r/o* =rule out
*s.p* =status pos
*pmh(x)* =post medical histor
*px* =prognosis
*ix* =indication
*cix* =contraindication
*bx* =biops
*cx* =complication..
*knowledge about bloo
1. which is known as ‘river of life’
*answer: blood
2. blood circulation was discovered by
*answer: william harvey
3. the total blood volume in an adult
*answer: 5-6 litres
4. the ph value of human blood
*answer: 7.35-7.45
5. the normal blood cholesterol level
*answer: 150-250 mg/100 ml
6. the fluid part of blood
*answer: plasma
7. plasma protein fibrinogen has an active role in
*answer: clotting of blood
8. plasma protein globulins functions as
*answer: antibodies
9. plasma proteins maintain the blood ph
*answer: albumins
10. biconcave discs shaped blood cell
*answer: rbc* (erythrocytes
*11. non nucleated blood cell?
*answer: rbc* (erythrocytes
12. respiratory pigments present in rbc
*answer: haemoglobin
13. red pigment present in rbc
*answer: haemoglobin
14. rbc produced in the
*answer: bone marrow
15. iron containing pigment of haemoglobin
*answer: haem
16. protein containing pigment of haemoglobin
*answer: globin
17. graveyard of rbc
*answer: spleen
18. blood bank in the body
*answer: spleen
19. life span of rbc
*answer: 120 days
20. total count is measured by an instrument known as
*answer: haemocytometer
21. a decrease in rbc count is known as
*answer: anemia
22. an increase in rbc count is known as
*answer: polycythemia
23. a high concentration of bilirubin in the blood causes
*answer: jaundice
24. the disease resistant blood cell
*answer: wbc (leucocytes)
25. which wbc is known as soldiers of the body
*answer: neutrophils
26. largest wbc
*answer: monocyes
27. smallest wbc
*answer: lymphocytes
28. antibodies producing wbc
*answer: lymphocytes
29. life span of wbc
*answer: 10-15 days
30. blood cell performs an important role in blood clotting
*answer: thrombocytes (platelets)
31. vessels is called
*answer: thrombus
32. anticoagulant present in blood
*answer: heparin
33. a hereditary bleeding disease
*answer: haemophilia
34. bleeder’s disease
*answer: haemophilia
35. christmas disease
*answer: haemophilia
36. a type of anemia with sickle shaped rbc
*answer: sickle cell anemia
37. viscosity of blood
*answer: 4.5 to 5.5
38. instrument used to measure haemoglobin
*answer: haemoglobinometer
39. who demonstrated blood groups
*answer: karl landsteiner
40. who demonstrated rh factor
*answer: karl landsteiner
41. blood group which is called universal donor
*answer: o
42. blood group which is called universal recipient
*answer: ab
43. blood group is most common among the asians
*answer: b
*medical terminolog
everybody should know the basic functioning of human body and its main parts in order to express and explain their ailment to the doctor and at the same time one should be able to understand the diagnosis expressed by the doctor in the medical terminology. for easy recognition of the compounded words used in the medical terminology for naming the disease, suffixes are added to prefixes. for this hereunder giving you a few such prefixes for your ready reference and understanding
prefix - meanin
*1. adeno* - glandula
*2. an* - not
*3. anti* - against
*4. aorto* - aorta
*5. artho* - joint
*6. bleph* - eyelid
*7. broncho* - bronchi
*8. cardio* - heart
*9. cephal* - head
*10. cerebro* - brain
*11. cervico* - cervix
*12. cholecysto* - gall bladde
*13. coli* - bowel
*14. colpo* - vagina
*15. entero* - intestine
*16. gastro* - stomach
*17. glosso* - tongue
*18. haema* - blood
*19. hepa* - liver
*20. hystero* - uterus
*21. laryngo* - larynx
*22. leuco* - white
*23. metro* - uterus
*24. myelo* - spinal cord
*25. myo* - muscle
*26. nephro* - kidney
*27. neuro* - nerve
*28. odonto* - tooth
*29. orchido* - testis
*30. osteo* - bone
*31. oto* - ear
*32. pharyngo* - pharynx
*33. pio* - pus
*34. pneumo* - lung
*35. ren* - kidney
*36. rhin* - nose
*37. spleno* - spleen
*38. thyro* - thyroid gland
*39. urethro* - urethra
*40. vesico* – bladde
*here are the suffixes used in medical terminology. check out!suffix - meanin
*1. -aemia* : blo
*2. -algia* : pai
*3. -derm* : ski
*4. -dynia* : pai
*5. -ectomy* : remova
*6. -itis* : inflammatio
*7. -lithiasis* : presence of ston
*8. -malacia* : softenin
*9. -oma* : tumou
*10. -opia* : ey
*11. -osis* : condition,exces
*12. -otomy* : incision o
*13. -phobia* : fea
*14. -plasty* : surger
*15. -plegia* : peralysi
*16. -ptosis* : fallin
*17. -rhoea* : excessive discharg
*18. -rhage* : to burst fort
*19. -rhythmia* : rhythm
*20. -stasis* : stoppage of movemen
*21. -sthenia* : weaknes
*22. -stomy* : outle
*23. -tomy* : remova
*24. -trophy* : nourishmen
*25. -uria* : urin
*compounded words - meanin
*1. anaemia* - deficiency of haemoglobin in the bloo
*2. analgesic* - medicine which alleviates pain
*3. arthralgia* - pain in a joint
*4. cephalalgia* - headache
*5. nephralgia* - pain in the kidney
*6. neuralgia* - nerve pain
*7. myalgia* - muscle pain
*8. otalgia* - ear ache
*9. gastralgia* - pain in the stomach
*10. pyoderma* - skin infection with pus formation
*11. leucoderma* - defective skin pigmentaion
*12. hysterodynia* - pain in the uterus
*13. hysterectomy* - excision of the uterus
*14. nephrectomy* - excision of a kidney
*15. adenectomy* - excision of a gland
*16. cholecystectomy* - excision of gall bladder
*17. thyroidectomy* - excision of thyroid gland
*18. arthritis* - inflammation of a joint
*19. bronchitis* - inflammation of the bronchi
*20. carditis* - inflammation of the heart
*21. cervicitis* - inflammation of the cervix
*22. colitis* - inflammation of the colon
*23. colpitis* - inflammation of the vagina
*24. cystitis* - inflammation of the urinary bladder
*25. enteritis* - inflammation of the intestines
*26. gastritis* - inflammation of the stomach
*27. glossitis* - inflammation of the tongue
*28. hepatitis* - inflammation of the liver
*29. laryngitis* - inflammation of the larynx
*30. metritis* - inflammation of the uterus
*31. myelitis* - inflammation of the spinal cord
*32. nephritis* - inflammation of the kidney
*33. pharyngitis* - inflammation of the pharynx
*34. blepharitis* - inflammation of the eyelids
*35. cholelithiasis* - stone in the gall bladder
*36. nephrolithiasis* - stone in the kidne
*37. osteomalacia* - softening of bones through deficiency of calcium or d vitamin
*38. adenoma* -benign tumour of glandular tissue
*39. myoma* - tumour of muscle
*40. diplopia* - double vision
*41. thrombosis* - formation of a blood clot
*42. pyloromyotomy* - incision of pyloric sphincter muscl
*43. hedrophobia* - fear of water(rabies in humans
*44. neuroplasty* - surgical repair of nerves
*45. pyloraplasty* - incision of plastic pylorus to widen passage
*46. hemiplegia* - paralysis of one side of the body
*47. nephroptosis* - downward displacement of the kidney
*48. amenorrhoea* - absence of menstrual discharge
*49. dysmenorrhoea* - painful menstruation
*50. leucorrhoea* - whitish vaginal discharge
*51. menorrhoea* - menstrual bleeding
*52. haemorrhage* - escape of blood from a vessel
*53. arrhythmia* - any deviation of normal rhythm of heart
*54. cholestasis* - diminution in the flow of bile
*55. haemostatis* - arrest of bleeding
*56. neurasthenia* - nervous debility
*57. cystostomy* - surgical opening made into the bladder
*58. cystotomy* - incision into the urinary bladder
*59. hypertrophy* - increase in the size of tissues
*60. haematuria* - blood in the urine
*61. glycosuria* - presence of sugar in the urine
*62. albuminuria* - presence of albumin in the urin
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written by doctor nawaz niazi
medical questions and answers
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*60. Haematuria* - Blood in the urine
*61. Glycosuria* - Presence of sugar in the urine
*62. Albuminuria* - Presence of albumin in the urine
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Written by Doctor Nawaz Niazi
Medical questions and answers
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