Medical Terminology & Documentation Flashcards

Which term describes the process of removing fluid from a body cavity using a needle?

Answer: Aspiration

Aspiration is the process of withdrawing fluid from a cavity using suction or a needle.

In medical records, 'CC' most commonly stands for:

Answer: Chief Complaint

In clinical documentation, CC stands for Chief Complaint, the primary reason the patient seeks care.

The prefix 'peri-' in medical terminology means:

Answer: Around or surrounding

Peri- means around or surrounding, as in pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart).

What does 'leukocyte' mean?

Answer: White blood cell

Leukocyte means white blood cell; 'leuk/o' means white and '-cyte' means cell.

The suffix '-stenosis' in medical terminology refers to:

Answer: Narrowing of a passage

Stenosis means narrowing or constriction of a passage or vessel, as in aortic stenosis.

A medical record addendum is used to:

Answer: Add information to a previously completed note

An addendum is added to a completed record to supply missing or additional information without altering the original entry.

The combining form 'oste/o' refers to:

Answer: Bone

Oste/o is the combining form for bone, used in osteoporosis (porous bones) and osteomyelitis.