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What does the prefix 'a-, an-' indicate in medical terminology?
Which term refers to painful menstruation?
What does 'adénopathie' refer to in medical terminology?
What condition is indicated by 'acouphènes'?
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Medical Prefixes and Suffixes
- a-, an-: Indicates the absence or deprivation of something.
- abdomino-: Refers to the abdomen.
- ac-ad-af- ap - a-: Represents the concept of bringing together or approaching.
- acarien: A type of ectoparasite like the sarcopte scabiei which causes scabies.
- acou-, audio-: Related to hearing.
- acro-: Signifies something extreme or at the extremity.
- actino-: Refers to light.
- -agogue: Means to lead or conduct.
- -aie: Indicates a place or location.
- algo-, algie-: Relates to pain.
- ambi-: Signifies two or both.
- adeno-: Refers to a gland, ganglion, or lymph node.
- adenoid-: Refers to the adenoids, which are lymphatic tissues in the nasopharynx.
- amyotrophie: Characterized by a decrease in muscle volume or muscle wasting.
Medical Terms and Definitions
- Acouphènes: The experience of hearing ringing in the ears.
- Addiction: A pathological dependence on a substance like alcohol or drugs that leads to emotional and behavioral disruptions.
- Adénome de la prostate: Benign enlargement of the prostate gland, potentially causing urination issues.
- Adénopathie: Diseases affecting the lymph nodes.
- ADN (Deoxyribonucleic acid): The molecule carrying hereditary genetic information.
- Agalactie: The absence of milk production.
- AIT (Transient Ischemic Attack): A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain, causing stroke-like symptoms.
- ALAT (Alanine Transaminase): An enzyme primarily found in the liver, crucial for protein metabolism.
- Algoménorrhée: Painful menstruation.
- Allergie: An overreaction of the immune system to an antigen.
- Alopecie: Hair loss.
- Alzheimer's disease: A progressive neurodegenerative disease causing cognitive decline.
- Ambliopie: A decrease in visual acuity.
- Ambly-: Denotes reduced visual acuity.
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Test your knowledge of medical prefixes and suffixes with this quiz. It covers various terms that are essential for understanding medical terminology. Dive into definitions and examples to enhance your medical vocabulary!
