Suffix is -graph
-graphy is the medical terminology combining form meaning the process of recording.
The medical terminology combining form for "record" is "graph" or "gram." It is used in terms like electrocardiogram (ECG) or electroencephalogram (EEG) to refer to a graphical record of a particular body function.
gram means record of.
The suffix graph is defined as: A instrument used to record; record.
Angio- is the medical terminology combining form that refers to blood vessels. Examples of this combining form include angiography (the process of making a visual record of the blood vessels).
Mamm- and mast- both mean breast. For instance, mastalgia means breast pain, and mammogram means record of the breast.
N203 is a code for "No show" in medical terminology, meaning that a patient did not show up for their appointment. It is used to mark in the medical record that the patient did not attend their scheduled appointment.
A combining form, sometimes called a root of the word, is a part that identifies the thing you are talking about. For example, "encephal/o" would indicate that the word has to do with the brain. The "/o" at the end means that an "o" might be included, depending on whether it is followed by a consonant or vowel. ElectroENCEPHALOgram has to do with the brain, and is a record (-gram) obtained by measuring electric waves. the "o" is needed b ecause "gram" starts with a consonant. ENCEPHALitis is inflammation of the brain. No "o" is needed because "itis" starts with a vowel.
Electrocardiogram
A pneumogram is the medical term meaning record of the lung.
If medical terminology is used incorrectly in the patient medical record, there may be insufficient support for certain diagnostic tests, medications, or other interventions. Correct use of medical terminology helps make the prior authorization process more reliable.
Mammogram is the medical term meaning record of a breast.