Medical Terminology for Healthcare Students

Here is some medical terms to learn together

1. Medical Terminology

2. Medical Terminology Medical terminology is  a language used to precisely describe the human body including all its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it . Medical terminology is  a system of words that are used to describe specific medical aspects and diseases.

3. Medical Terminology

4. Patient Status Acute Chronic Critical Inpatient Outpatient Observation

5. Patient Status Acute:  Patient with a sudden flare-up or potentially severe issue who needs immediate care. Chronic : Patient with an illness persisting for a long time or constantly recurring, usually more than 3 month. Critical:  Patient’s vital signs are out of the normal range and patient may be unconscious. Inpatient:  Status of a patient who requires hospital admission. Outpatient:  Status of a patient who is not admitted to a hospital for overnight care. This can include clinic visits, same-day surgeries, and one-day emergency room visits. Observation:  A temporary status that allows patients to continue receiving care for a set amount of time in the hospital while the physician determines whether admission or discharge is best.

6. Condition and Diseases Abscess Biopsy Contusion Diagnosis Edema Fracture Malignant Relapse Sutures Transplant

7. Condition and Diseases Abscess : A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection. Biopsy : A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing. Contusion : A bruise. Diagnosis:  Identification of a condition, disease or disorder by evaluation of symptoms, tests and other factors Edema : Swelling caused by fluid accumulation.

8. Condition and Diseases Fracture:  Broken bone ranging from a crack to a complete break. Malignant : Indicates the presence of cancerous cells. Relapse : Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered. Sutures : Stitches, which are used to join tissues together as they heal. Transplant : The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another.

9. Medication Terms OD:  When referring to medication instructions, “once daily.” BDS  : Latin, “ bis die sumendum ” meaning take two times per day. TDS:  Latin, “ ter die sumendum ” meaning take three times per day. QDS:  Latin, “quarter die sumendum ” meaning take 4 times per day. PRN:  Latin, “pro re nata ” or take as needed. PR:  Latin, “per rectum” to be taken rectally. PO:  Latin, “per orem ” to be taken by mouth or orally.

10. Medical Procedures Blood culture Blood pressure Pulse Puls /ox Dialysis Intubation

11. Medical Procedures Blood culture:  A test used to find any unusual bacteria or fungi in a patient’s blood. Blood pressure:  Measure of how well the blood is circulating. Normal blood pressure measure about 120/80 for adults. Pulse:  Measure of a pulsating artery. Puls /ox:  Pulse oximetry, a measure of oxygen saturation in blood. Dialysis:  Procedure to filter blood for patients with kidney failure. Intubation:  Insertion of an endotracheal tube to assist patient breathing.

12. Abbreviations BP CPR DNR DOA ED/ER EKG NICU OR Rx Stat

13. Abbreviations BP : Blood pressure. CPR : Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving technique that’s also called mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. DNR : Do not resuscitate, a medical order indicating providers should not perform CPR. DOA : Dead on Arrival ED/ER : Emergency department or emergency room.

14. Abbreviations EKG : Electrocardiogram, a way of monitoring the heart and testing for problems. NICU : Neonatal intensive care unit, a specialized unit that cares for premature infants. OR : Operating room where surgeries are performed. Rx : Prescription, usually for medication but can also signify another treatment. Stat : Immediately.

15. Sources https://www.sgu.edu/blog/medical/medical-terms-abbreviations-and-acronyms/ https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/basic-medical-terms/