Chapter 1 Medical Terminology 100% Correct Review A+

Chapter 1 Medical Terminology 100% Correct Review A+ Abdominocentesis - ANS-The surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid Acronym - ANS-A word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term Acute - ANS-A condition that has a rapid onset, a severe course, and a relatively short duration. Angiography - ANS-The process of producing a radiographic study of the blood vessel after the injection of a contrast medium to make blood vessels visible Appendectomy - ANS-The surgical removal of the appendix. Tonsillitis - ANS-An inflammation of the tonsils Supracostal - ANS-Above or outside the ribs Symptom - ANS-Subjective evidence of a disease, such as pain or a headache. Syndrome - ANS-A set of signs and symptoms that occur together as part of a specific disease process. Neuritis - ANS-