Common word roots used in medical terms: Arthr- joint Cardio- heart Derm- skin Pulm- lungs Osteo- bone Laryngo- larynx Hepato- liver Nephro- kidney Ophthalmo- eyes Micro- small Pyo - pus or infection Heme - blood Lith - stone Uro - urine Common prefixes used in medical terminology: a-...
This comprehensive glossary will help explain many of the medical and procedural words and terms you may hear before, during or after your exam. As always, if you have any questions regarding your exam, or would like to have something explained a little more clearly, don’t hesitate to ask...
From overviews of human systems and functions to diagnostic testing and medications, this study guide offers a comprehensive look at topics that medical assistants should be familiar with. This course is designed to address all material found on the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam....
If you are not familiar with this terminology, the wino soccer mom is any middle-class/upper-class woman between the ages of 28-48 who has any number of children whose lives they are involved in as: PTA member, booster club sponsor, little league taxi/snack aficionado, etc.. She also ...
The term “access point” (AP) as used herein may be a fixed station. An access point may also be referred to as an access node, a base station, an evolved node B (eNodeB), or some other similar terminology known in the art. An access terminal may also be called a mobile station...
To clanly the terminology, this text will use the following definitions. Central processing unit (CPU): That portion of a computer that fetches and executes instructions. It consists of an ALU. a control unit. and registers. In a system with a single processing unit, it is often simply ...