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What is the definition of Arthritis?
What is the definition of Arthritis?
What is the root in the medical term Arthritis?
What is the root in the medical term Arthritis?
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What surgical procedure is referred to as Arthrodesis?
What surgical procedure is referred to as Arthrodesis?
What is the suffix in the medical term Arthrodesis?
What is the suffix in the medical term Arthrodesis?
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What does Arthroplasty refer to?
What does Arthroplasty refer to?
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What anatomical region does the term Cervical pertain to?
What anatomical region does the term Cervical pertain to?
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What is Chondrectomy?
What is Chondrectomy?
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What does the term Intercostal refer to?
What does the term Intercostal refer to?
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What is the medical term that describes the study of the tooth?
What is the medical term that describes the study of the tooth?
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What does Orthopedics pertain to?
What does Orthopedics pertain to?
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What is Osteoarthritis?
What is Osteoarthritis?
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What does the term Periodontal mean?
What does the term Periodontal mean?
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Study Notes
Bone Medical Terminology
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Arthritis: Inflammation of the joints, characterized by pain and swelling.
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Arthritis Components: No prefix; root "arthr"; suffix "itis" indicating inflammation.
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Arthrodesis: Surgical procedure to fuse or stabilize a joint, often to relieve pain.
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Arthrodesis Components: No prefix; root "arthr/o" relates to joints; suffix "desis" indicates binding or fixation.
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Arthroplasty: Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint to restore function.
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Arthroplasty Components: No specific components provided distinguishing prefix, root, or suffix.
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Cervical: Refers to the neck region, significant in anatomy and medical descriptions.
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Cervical Components: No prefix; root "cervic" refers to neck; suffix "al" indicates pertaining to.
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Chondrectomy: Surgical removal of cartilage, often to treat injuries or diseases affecting joints.
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Chondrectomy Components: No prefix; root "chondr" refers to cartilage; suffix "ectomy" means surgical removal.
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Intercostal: Describes the space or muscles located between the ribs, important for respiratory function.
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Intercostal Components: Prefix "inter" meaning between; root "cost" refers to ribs; suffix "al" indicates pertaining to.
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Odontology: The scientific study focusing on teeth and their supporting structures, crucial in dentistry.
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Odontology Components: No prefix; root "odont" refers to teeth; suffix "ology" means study of.
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Orthopedics: Medical specialty dealing with the correction or prevention of skeletal deformities.
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Orthopedics Components: Prefix "ortho" meaning correct or straight; root "ped" relates to bones; suffix "ics" denotes a field of study.
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Osteoarthritis: Joint disorder causing inflammation of both bones and cartilage, leading to pain.
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Osteoarthritis Components: Prefix "osteo" relates to bone; root "arthr" refers to joints; suffix "itis" indicates inflammation.
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Periodontal: Refers to structures around the tooth, significant in dental health and treatments.
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Periodontal Components: Prefix "peri/o" meaning around; root "dont" refers to teeth; suffix "al" indicates pertaining to.
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Test your knowledge of bone medical terminology with flashcards covering essential terms such as arthritis, arthrodesis, and arthroplasty. Understand the prefixes, roots, and suffixes associated with these terms for a better grasp of medical vocabulary. Perfect for students and professionals in healthcare.
