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What does the term 'ten/o' refer to?
What does the term 'ten/o' refer to?
- ligament
- bone
- tendon (correct)
- muscle
What does 'terat/o' mean?
What does 'terat/o' mean?
- trillion
- tendon
- monster (correct)
- third
What does the suffix '-tome' refer to?
What does the suffix '-tome' refer to?
instrument for cutting
What is the meaning of 'thorac/o'?
What is the meaning of 'thorac/o'?
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What does 'thym/o' refer to?
What does 'thym/o' refer to?
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What does the word 'tetan/o' mean?
What does the word 'tetan/o' mean?
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Define 'therm/o'.
Define 'therm/o'.
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What does the prefix 'tera-' signify?
What does the prefix 'tera-' signify?
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What does 'thigm/o' refer to?
What does 'thigm/o' refer to?
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The combining form 'thec/o' means __________.
The combining form 'thec/o' means __________.
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What does 'thanat/o' mean?
What does 'thanat/o' mean?
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Study Notes
Terminology Related to Anatomy
- ten/o & tenont/o: Both terms refer to "tendon," connecting muscles to bones.
- -tension & tens/o: Signifies "stretched strain," relating to the physical stress on tissues.
- tephr/o: Indicates the color "gray" or "ashen," often used in describing tissue or cellular changes.
- tera-: Represents "trillion," or 10^12, often used in measurement contexts.
- terat/o: Means "monster," typically referring to developmental anomalies or abnormalities.
- termin/o: Refers to "boundary" or "limit," often in anatomical contexts where boundaries between regions matter.
- terti-: Indicates "third," often used in sequences or classification.
- test/o & testicul/o: Both terms denote "testis," pertaining to the male reproductive organ.
- tetan/o: Relates to "tetanus," a serious bacterial infection affecting the nervous system.
- tetra-: Means "four," commonly used to denote quantity in anatomical studies or classifications.
- thalam/o: Refers to the "thalamus," a brain structure involved in sensory perception and regulation of motor functions.
- thanat/o: Signifies "death," often used in medical, mental health, or biological contexts.
- thec/o: Means "sheath," typically in reference to coverings around body structures or nerves.
- thel/o: Refers to "nipple," significant in anatomical and reproductive discussions.
- theor/o: Indicates "speculation," often used in academic discussions of hypotheses or theories.
- -therapy & therapeut/o: Denote "treatment," applicable in various medical contexts for care methodologies.
- their/o: Refers to "animals," often in biological or veterinary discussions.
- therm/o: Relates to "heat," significant in physiology and body temperature regulation.
- thigm/o: Means "touch," important in sensory studies and neurological assessments.
- thio-: Indicates the "presence of sulfur," relevant in chemistry and certain biological compounds.
- thorac/o: Refers to the "chest," an important anatomical area for respiratory and cardiac studies.
- thromb/o: Means "clot" or "thrombus," crucial in discussions of blood circulation and pathology.
- -thymia: Refers to "mind" or "emotions," often used in mental health terminologies.
- thym/o: Denotes the "thymus gland," integral for immune system development, especially in childhood.
- thyr/o: Refers to the "thyroid gland," which regulates metabolism and hormone production.
- tibi/o: Means "tibia," the larger bone in the lower leg, important in movement studies.
- toc/o & -tocia: Relate to "childbirth" or "labor," key in obstetrics.
- -tome: Refers to an "instrument for cutting," significant in surgical tools.
- tom/o: Indicates "a cutting" or "section/layer," often used in imaging techniques like tomography.
- -tomy: Denotes "surgical incision," significant in surgical procedures.
- ton/o: Means "tone" or "tension," important in muscle physiology.
- tonsill/o: Refers to "tonsils," associated with the immune system and throat health.
- top/o: Indicates "particular place or area," crucial in anatomical localization.
- torpid/o: Means "sluggish" or "inactive," often describing a state of reduced physiological activity.
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