Lesson 9 Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'tarso-' refer to?

Heel, stone

Framework of the eyelid (correct)

Hand

Tar (correct)

What does 'cheir-' mean?

Hand

What does the prefix 'calc-' refer to?

Heel, stone (correct)

Calculator (correct)

Framework

Digging

What does 'cine-' mean?

Move Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'digit' refer to?

Finger, toe Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dors-' signify?

Back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gangli-' mean?

Gang Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gemin-' refer to?

Twin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'grad-' signify?

Walk, take steps Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gran-' mean?

Grain, particle Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'labi-' refer to?

Lip Signup and view all the answers

What does 'micr-' signify?

Small Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peps-' relate to?

Digest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pleur-' mean?

Side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mamm-' signify?

Breast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'colla-' mean?

Glue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'later-' signify?

Side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rachi-' refer to?

Spinal column Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phob-' mean?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phot-' signify?

Light Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dys-' mean?

Bad Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cut-' refer to?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'en-' mean?

In Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peri-' refer to?

About, around Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pro-' signify?

In front of, before Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Key Terms

tarso-: Refers to the framework of the eyelid, often associated with vision and eye anatomy.
cheir-: Signifies "hand," relevant in various medical contexts including surgery and anatomy.
calc-: Pertains to "heel" or "stone," important in understanding conditions related to foot anatomy.
cine-: Means to "move," frequently used in context with activities involving motion.
digit: Refers to "finger" or "toe," vital for discussions on human anatomy and movement.
dors-: Indicates "back," essential for understanding body positioning and surgical terms.
gangli-: Represents "swelling," often related to nervous system anatomy and disorders.
gemin-: Means "twin," useful in genetics and discussing paired structures in the body.
grad-: Denotes "walk" or "take steps," important in studies related to mobility and rehabilitation.
gran-: Signifies "grain" or "particle," crucial in anatomy for describing tissue composition.
labi-: Refers to "lip," significant in dental and oral health discussions.
micr-: Indicates "small," commonly used in medical terminology to describe microscopic conditions.
peps-: Pertains to "digest," key in gastroenterology.
pleur-: Means "pleura," "rib," or "side," critical for understanding respiratory anatomy.
mamm-: Refers to "breast," significant in areas like nursing and oncology.
colla-: Signifies "glue," relevant in discussions around connective tissues in the body.
later-: Indicates "side," useful in anatomical orientation and directional terms.
rachi-: Refers to "spinal column," pivotal in neurology and orthopedic studies.
phob-: Means "fear," often used in psychological contexts.
phot-: Pertains to "light," significant in studies of vision and phototherapy.
dys-: Signifies "bad," commonly used as a prefix indicating dysfunction or disease.
cut-: Refers to "skin," crucial in dermatology and related fields.
en-: Denotes "in," frequently used in anatomical locations and descriptions.
peri-: Means "about" or "around," important in describing surrounding structures in anatomy.
pro-: Signifies "in front of" or "before," often used in anatomical and procedural contexts.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards from Lesson 9. Learn the meanings and audionyms of various terms, enhancing your understanding of the field. Perfect for students and professionals seeking to reinforce their vocabulary.