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What does the term 'Andr/o' refer to?
What does 'Balan/o' mean?
Glans penis
What is the meaning of 'Cry/o'?
Cold
Define 'Crypt/o'.
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What does 'Epididym/o' stand for?
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What does 'Hydro-' refer to?
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What does 'Orch/o', 'Orchi/o', and 'Orchid/o' denote?
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What is the meaning of 'Prostat/o'?
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What does 'Semin/i' indicate?
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What does 'Sperm/o' and 'Spermat/o' mean?
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Define 'Test/o'.
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What does 'Vas/o' refer to?
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What does 'Zo/o' signify?
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What does 'Ante-' mean?
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What does '-arche' indicate?
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Define 'Cervic/o'.
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What does 'Colp/o' mean?
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What does 'Dys-' signify?
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What does 'Endo-' mean?
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Define 'Gynec/o'.
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What does 'Hyster/o' indicate?
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What does 'In-' refer to?
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What does 'Intra-' mean?
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What do 'Mamm/o' and 'Mast/o' refer to?
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What does 'Men/o' signify?
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Define 'Metr/o' and 'Metri/o'.
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What does 'My/o' mean?
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What is indicated by 'o/o' and 'ov/o'?
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What does 'Oophor/o' and 'Ovari/o' mean?
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What does '-rrhea' signify?
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Define 'Retro-'.
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What does 'Sapling/o' refer to?
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Define 'Uter/o'.
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What does 'Vagin/o' mean?
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What does 'Vulv/o' signify?
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Study Notes
Male Medical Terminology
- Andr/o: Refers to man or male, foundational in terms related to male reproductive health.
- Balan/o: Denotes glans penis, the sensitive tip of the penis.
- Cry/o: Indicates cold, pertinent in discussions of cryotherapy or cold temperatures' effects on body tissues.
- Crypt/o: Means hidden, often used in medical contexts to describe concealed conditions or organs.
- Epididym/o: Relates to the epididymis, the tube where sperm matures.
- Hydro-: Prefix meaning water, commonly used in terms describing fluid accumulation.
- Orch/o, Orchi/o, Orchid/o: All refer to the testicle; essential for understanding male reproductive anatomy and conditions.
- Prostat/o: Pertains to the prostate gland, significant in male reproductive health and prostate disorders.
- Semin/i: Relates to semen, the fluid containing sperm.
- Sperm/o, Spermat/o: Refer to sperm; vital in discussions about fertility and reproductive processes.
- Test/o: Refers to testis or testes, principal organs in male reproduction.
- Vas/o: Indicates vessel or vas deferens, crucial in the transport of sperm.
- Zo/o: Refers to animal or man, often used in biological classifications.
Female Medical Terminology
- Ante-: Means before or in front, used for terms that denote orientation in anatomy.
- -arche: Indicates beginning, significant in developmental terms.
- Cervic/o: Refers to neck or cervix, important in gynecological assessments.
- Colp/o: Denotes vagina, used frequently in discussions of female reproductive health.
- Dys-: Means bad, difficult, painful, or disordered, which is critical in medical diagnostics.
- Endo-: Refers to within; often used to describe inner layers or cavities.
- Gynec/o: Pertains to women; foundational in gynecology.
- Hyster/o: Means uterus, central in obstetrics and gynecology.
- In-: Indicates in, inside, or within, important in descriptive anatomy.
- Intra-: Also means within, frequently used in surgical contexts.
- Mamm/o, Mast/o: Both relate to breast, essential in discussions on breast health.
- Men/o: Refers to menstruation, central in women's health topics.
- Metr/o, Metri/o: Denote uterus; critical for understanding female reproductive anatomy.
- My/o: Refers to muscle, often used in contexts of muscle tissue pathology.
- o/o, ov/o: Indicate egg or ovum; vital in reproductive biology.
- Oophor/o, Ovari/o: Relate to ovary; essential for understanding female reproductive cycles.
- -rrhea: Means discharge or flow, significant in assessing bodily fluids.
- Retro-: Indicates backward or behind, relevant in anatomical positioning.
- Salping/o: Refers to Eustachian tubes or fallopian tubes; important in both auditory and reproductive contexts.
- Uter/o: Denotes uterus, used intensively across obstetrical and gynecological fields.
- Vagin/o: Pertains to vagina, pivotal in discussions of female anatomy.
- Vulv/o: Refers to vulva, critical for understanding external female reproductive structures.
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Test your knowledge of key medical terms related to male reproductive health. This quiz covers various prefixes and suffixes crucial for understanding conditions and anatomy. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
