Med Term Set 8 (seb/o - homo) Flashcards

Medical Terminology Study Notes

• seb/o: Relates to sebum and sebaceous glands, important in skin health and oil production.

• squam/o: Refers to scales, often associated with skin conditions and keratinization.

• xen/o: Indicates something foreign or strange, often used in medical contexts regarding transplants or infection.

• xer/o: Means dry, commonly used to describe conditions like xerosis (dry skin).

• -cyte: A suffix meaning cell, fundamental in various biological and medical terms.

• -derma: A suffix meaning skin, used in terms like dermatitis to describe skin conditions.

• -logist: Denotes a specialist in a particular field of study or practice, essential in healthcare professions.

• -logy: Refers to the study of a subject, such as biology or pathology, underpinning various scientific disciplines.

• -therapy: Indicates treatment, widely used in medical terminology such as psychotherapy or chemotherapy.

• An-: Prefix meaning without or not, essential for forming terms that indicate absence.

• epi-: A prefix meaning above or upon, often used in anatomy to describe locations or layers, like epidermis.

• Homo-: Prefix meaning same, significant in biology and medicine when discussing homogeneity or genetic similarities.

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this flashcard set covering terms from 'seb/o' to 'homo'. Each card provides a word and its definition, helping you expand your understanding of these essential medical terms. Perfect for students in health-related fields.