Medical Term Flashcards: Understanding Ptysis Meaning

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Medical Terminology: Suffixes

-ectasis
- Indicates dilation or widening of an organ or vessel.
-ectasia
- Alternate form of -ectasis, also referring to the dilation or widening of structures.
-emesis
- Signifies the act of vomiting; frequently used in medical diagnoses related to nausea.
-pepsia
- Relates to digestion, often used in terms describing digestive disorders.
-phagia
- Denotes the act of eating or swallowing; can be found in terms related to feeding issues.
-plasty
- Refers to surgical repair or reconstruction of tissue or organs, common in various surgical procedures.
-ptysis
- Describes the act of spitting, often used in contexts of pulmonary conditions.
-rrhage
- Indicates bursting forth, commonly associated with excessive discharge or bleeding scenarios.
-rrhagia
- Similar to -rrhage, it refers to abnormal or excessive flow, often used in bleeding contexts.
-rrhaphy
- Refers to the process of suturing tissues together, typical in surgical repair.
-rrhea
- Indicates a flow or discharge from a cavity or organ, often seen in medical terms describing secretions.
-spasm
- Describes involuntary contractions of muscles, associated with various conditions affecting muscle control.
-stasis
- Refers to stopping or controlling, often used in terms related to blood flow or bodily processes.
-stenosis
- Indicates narrowing or tightening of a passage in the body, often affecting blood vessels or ducts.
-tresia
- Designates an opening; often used in descriptions of anatomical structures or conditions.

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This quiz focuses on medical terminology associated with suffixes such as -ectasis, -tresia, -emesis, and more. Each term is defined, helping you to deepen your understanding of essential medical vocabulary. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.