Medical Terminology Test

LMP

last menstrual period

LLQ

left lower quadrant

H &P

history and physical

NKDA

No known drug allergies

I & O

intake and output

ab lib

As desired

bx

biopsy

ca

cancer

or

operating room

WNL

within normal limits

craniotmy

Cutting of the skull

Dysuria

painful or difficult urination

Leukocytes

white blood cells

Tachycardia

Fast or rapid heart beat

gastrectomy

Surgical removal of the stomach

Carcinoma

cancerous tumor

osteomalacia

softening of the bone

hydrotherapy

therapy using water

dermatitis

inflammation of the skin

Hemotology

study of blood