Questions and Answers
What does the term 'axillary' pertain to?
What does 'inguinal' mean?
Pertaining to the groin region
Define 'lymphangial'.
Pertaining to lymph vessels
What does 'lymphatic' refer to?
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What does 'splenic' refer to?
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Define the term 'thymic'.
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What does 'tonsillar' mean?
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Study Notes
Adjective Forms in Medical Terminology
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Axillary
- Derived from "axill/o" meaning underarm.
- Suffix "-ary" indicates it is pertaining to the underarm region.
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Inguinal
- Originates from "inguin/o," which refers to the groin.
- The suffix "-al" signifies that it pertains to the groin area.
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Lymphangial
- Comes from "lymphanfi/o," associated with lymph vessels.
- The suffix "-al" indicates pertinence to lymph vessels.
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Lymphatic
- Based on "lymph/o" which translates to lymph.
- Suffix "-atic" denotes it is related to lymph within the body.
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Splenic
- Derived from "splen/o," meaning spleen.
- The suffix "-ic" indicates it is pertaining to the spleen.
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Thymic
- Originates from "thym/o" relating to the thymus gland.
- Suffix "-ic" reflects that it pertains to the thymus.
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Tonsillar
- Based on "tonsill/o," referring to the tonsils.
- The suffix "-ar" indicates it is related to the tonsils.
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Explore the various adjective forms used in medical terminology related to different body parts. This quiz covers terms such as axillary, inguinal, and lymphatic, focusing on their definitions and suffix meanings. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary.
