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Match the following medical terms with their meanings:
PHREN/O = Diaphragm PHYS/O = Diaphragm PITUITAR/O = Air, gas
Match the following medical terms with their meanings:
PIL/O = To drink PIN/O = Hair PIMEL/O = Fat, fatty PLAN/O = Flat, level
Match the following medical terms with their meanings:
-PLASIA = Formation, development -PLASM = Surgical repair -PLASTY = Paralysis -PLEGIA = Formation, structure
Match the following medical terms with their meanings:
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Study Notes
Root Words Relating to the Human Body
- Phren/o refers to the diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.
Biological Processes
- Physis means to grow, a fundamental biological process that occurs in living organisms.
Respiratory System
- Phys/o relates to air or gas, essential components of the respiratory system.
Integumentary System
- Pil/o refers to hair, a key component of the integumentary system.
- Pimel/o is related to fat or fatty tissues, which play a crucial role in the integumentary system.
Digestive System
- Pin/o means to drink, an essential function of the digestive system.
Endocrine System
- Pituit/o refers to the pituitary gland, a vital endocrine gland located at the base of the brain.
Dental Health
- -Plakia refers to plaque, a sticky biofilm that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
Anatomy
- Plan/o means flat or level, which is essential in understanding anatomical structures.
Lower Limb Anatomy
- Plant/o refers to the sole of the foot, a critical structure in the lower limb.
Developmental Biology
- -Plasia means development or formation, a crucial aspect of developmental biology.
- -Plasm refers to formation or structure, essential concepts in understanding biological development.
Surgical Interventions
- -Plasty means surgical repair, a common medical intervention.
Neurological Disorders
- -Plegia refers to paralysis, a loss of muscle function often resulting from neurological disorders.
Respiratory Function
- -Pnea means breathing, a critical function of the respiratory system.
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Test your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots commonly used in medical terminology. Identify the definitions of various roots related to body parts, functions, and conditions.
