Med Terms Ch. 20 Word Parts Flashcards

Study Notes

Word Parts and Definitions

fluor/o: Relates to luminous properties and fluorescence, indicating light-emitting capabilities.
is/o: Denotes similarity or sameness, often used in medical terminology to indicate equal or identical conditions.
pharmaceut/o: Pertains to drugs, frequently used in the context of pharmaceuticals and medication-related discussions.
radi/o: Refers to x-rays, essential in diagnosing conditions through imaging technology.
roentgen/o: Another term for x-rays, named after Wilhelm Röntgen, the discoverer of x-rays.
son/o: Associated with sound, commonly used in ultrasound procedures to visualize internal structures.
therapeut/o: Relates to treatment or therapy, foundational in discussions surrounding medical interventions.
vitr/o: Relates to glass, often used in reference to materials or structures that resemble glass in transparency or density.
viv/o: Connected to life, primarily used in contexts relating to biological processes or living organisms.
-gram: Indicates a record or a drawing, often used in medical imaging (e.g., x-ray or graph outputs).
-graphy: Denotes the process of recording, as in imaging techniques such as radiography or sonography.
-lucent: Signifies the ability to shine or allow light to pass through, often used in radiology to describe different tissue translucencies.
-opaque: Refers to obscurity, indicating that light cannot pass through, which is significant in imaging to distinguish between different materials or tissues.
cine-: Pertains to movement, used in terms related to dynamic studies or recordings in medical imaging.
echo-: Represents repeated sound, particularly important in echocardiography, where sound waves create images of the heart.
ultra-: Signifies beyond, often used to describe frequencies or wavelengths beyond the audible range (like ultrasound).

Description

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards focusing on word parts from Chapter 20. Each card highlights a specific prefix or root word and its definition, enhancing vocabulary in the medical field. Perfect for students studying for exams or healthcare professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.