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Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma of Nursing HLTEN4115
Communications class...

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HLT54115 Diploma of nursing Medical Terminology Work Sheet A. Interpreting Medical Terms (root/suffix/affix where applicable under BDT) see example below Term

Break down of term (BDT)

Interpretation

Hydrocoele

Hydr = (fluid/water) o coele = (hernia)

A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotum

Break down of term (BDT)

Interpretation

Arthrodesis

Cholangiogram

Herniorrhaphy

Gastroscope

Prostatectomy

Laparotomy

Cyanosis

Allograft

Blepharoplasty

Ileostomy

Term

HLT54115 Diploma of nursing Ureteroscopy

Radiographer

Polyuria

Pulmonary

Dyspepsia

Cutaneous

Corticosteroid

Pyelonephritis

Thrombocytopaenia

Oedema

Anatomical

Physiology

Pathogenic

Term

Glycosuria

Break down of term (BDT)

Interpretation

HLT54115 Diploma of nursing Anaemia

Dysphagia

Exudate

Purulent

Exfoliative

Flaccidity

Aseptic

Elimination

Phagocytosis

Exocrine

Decubitus Ulcer

Auscultation

Term

Haemorrhage

Hypothermia

Break down of term (BDT)

Interpretation

HLT54115 Diploma of nursing Anaphylaxis

Hyperaemia

Haematemesis

Tachypnoea

Phlebotomy

Wheeze

Systolic

Diastolic

Hypertension

Myalgia

Fibrosis

B. Abbreviations Abbreviation

Full Term

Meaning

HLT54115 Diploma of nursing IOL ADH SSG FBC ACL BGL O2% PCA Bx ABI COPD TDS BKA CAGS ECG Abbreviation

QID CNS

Full Term

Meaning

HLT54115 Diploma of nursing D/C EEG RBC

HLT54115 Diploma of nursing C. Translating into medical terminology Statement to be translated Surgical reconstruction of a joint Simple electronic measurement of blood oxygen levels Surgical opening of the trachea Blood poisoning Inflammation of many of the joints Surgical removal of the gall bladder A ‘Key Hole’ approach for surgery in the chest cavity Surgical reconstruction or repair of blood vessels A common diagnostic examination of the renal output A visual examination procedure of the stomach A transfusion of blood to the same person from whom the blood was retrieved A surgical opening into the large bowel The appearance of protein in the urine A sudden drop of blood pressure when a person stands after sitting or lying An inflammatory condition of the skin A condition characterized by an exceptionally low number of white cells in the blood Surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland An irregular heart beat The piece of equipment required for assessing the blood pressure

Appropriate medical term...