Questions and Answers
What does 'Pariet/o' refer to?
What does 'Path/o' mean?
What does 'Peritone/o' refer to?
What is the meaning of '-philia'?
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What does 'Phleb/o' refer to?
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Study Notes
Combining Forms in Medical Terminology
- Pariet/o refers to a "wall," often used in anatomical contexts to describe structures surrounding organs or cavities.
- Path/o signifies "disease" or "suffering," essential for understanding medical conditions and their impact on health.
- Peritone/o denotes the "peritoneum," a membrane lining the abdominal cavity, crucial in surgeries and abdominal diseases.
- -philia expresses "attraction to," "like," or "love," often used to describe conditions of affinity or tendency toward substances or behaviors.
- Phleb/o indicates "vein," a key term in discussions about the circulatory system and venous diseases.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology focused on the prefixes and roots from Chapter 2. This quiz includes terms related to anatomy and disease, enhancing your understanding of medical vocabulary. Perfect for students in health-related fields.
