Common Medical Roots Quiz

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What does the term 'lapar/o' refer to?

Tongue

Mouth

Pancreas

Abdomen (correct)

What is the meaning of the term 'lingu/o'?

tongue

What does 'lith/o' signify in medical terminology?

stone

What is indicated by the term 'odont/o'?

tooth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'or/o' refer to?

mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'palat/o'?

palate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pancreat/o' signify?

pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pharyng/o' mean?

throat, pharynx Signup and view all the answers

What does 'polyp/o' indicate?

polyp Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'proct/o'?

anus and rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pylor/o' refer to?

pylorus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pyr/o' signify in medical terminology?

fire Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'rect/o'?

rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sialaden/o' mean?

salivary gland Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sigmoid/o' refer to?

sigmoid colon Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-emesis' signify?

vomit Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-emetic' refer to?

pertaining to vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-iatric' mean?

pertaining to medical treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-istry' signify?

specialty of Signup and view all the answers

What does '-lithiasis' indicate?

condition of stones Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-orexia' mean?

appetite Signup and view all the answers

What does '-pepsia' signify?

digestion Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-phagia' refer to?

eat, swallow Signup and view all the answers

What does '-prandial' mean?

pertaining to a meal Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-tripsy' signify?

surgical crushing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Common Medical Roots

lapar/o: Refers to the abdomen, crucial for understanding gastrointestinal terms.
lingu/o: Represents the tongue, often used in dentistry and digestive health.
lith/o: Signifies stone, commonly related to conditions involving kidney or gallbladder stones.
odont/o: Denotes tooth, essential in dental terminology.
or/o: Refers to the mouth, important for oral health discussions.
palat/o: Indicates the palate, relevant in discussions about oral and pharyngeal functions.
pancreat/o: Refers to the pancreas, vital for understanding endocrine and digestive functions.
pharyng/o: Represents throat or pharynx, significant in ENT and swallowing disorders.
polyp/o: Signifies polyp, often related to growths typically found in the colon or nasal area.
proct/o: Refers to anus and rectum, crucial in discussions about colorectal health.
pylor/o: Indicates pylorus, important in gastric and digestive health discussions.
pyr/o: Represents fire, often used in terms related to fever (pyrexia).
rect/o: Denotes rectum, important for understanding lower gastrointestinal health.
sialaden/o: Refers to salivary gland, relevant in discussions of saliva production and conditions affecting it.
sigmoid/o: Represents sigmoid colon, important for understanding bowel health.

Common Medical Suffixes

-emesis: Indicates vomiting; relevant in diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders.
-emetic: Pertaining to or causing vomiting; important in medication effects or treatment plans.
-iatric: Suggests a relation to medical treatment, useful in medical specialties (e.g., pediatric).
-istry: Signifies specialty in a particular medical field, highlighting areas of focus (e.g., dentistry).
-lithiasis: Refers to the condition of stones, relevant for diagnosing stone-related illnesses.
-orexia: Indicates appetite; crucial in discussing eating disorders and nutritional health.
-pepsia: Relates to digestion; important in gastroenterology.
-phagia: Refers to eating or swallowing; essential in assessing dysphagia or eating disorders.
-prandial: Pertaining to meals; useful in nutritional studies and meal-related discussions.
-tripsy: Signifies surgical crushing; relevant in procedures to treat stones (lithotripsy).

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Test your knowledge of common medical roots that are essential in understanding medical terminology. This quiz covers roots related to various body parts and functions, aiding in the understanding of health-related discussions. Perfect for students in medical fields or anyone interested in medical language.