Medical Terminology Amni/o Flashcards

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What does 'Cervic/o' refer to?

neck, cervix

What does 'Choir/o' or 'chorion/o' refer to?

chorion

What does 'Cold/o' refer to?

vagina

What does 'Could/o' refer to?

cul-de-sac Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cyst/o' refer to?

cyst; fluid sac; bladder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dilat/o' refer to?

to enlarge, expand Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Embry/o' refer to?

embryo Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Episi/o' refer to?

vulva Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Fet/o' refer to?

fetus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Fibr/o' refer to?

fiber Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gynec/o' refer to?

woman, female Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hem/o' refer to?

blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hymen/o' refer to?

hymen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hyster/o' refer to?

uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Labi/o' refer to?

lip Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Last/o' refer to?

milk Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ligat/o' refer to?

binding, tying Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Lump/o' refer to?

lump; mass Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ly/o' refer to?

break down; dissolve; loosen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mamm/o' refer to?

breast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mast/o' refer to?

breast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Men/o' refer to?

menses, menstruation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'metr/o, metri/o' refer to?

uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'My/o' refer to?

muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nat/i' refer to?

birth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Olig/o' refer to?

scanty Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Oophor/o' refer to?

ovary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ov/o' or 'ovul/o' refer to?

ovum (egg) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ovari/o' refer to?

ovary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Perine/o' refer to?

perineum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Py/o' refer to?

pus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Slapping/o' refer to?

eustachian tube Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Top/o' refer to?

place, position, location Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Uter/o' refer to?

uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Vagin/o' refer to?

vagina Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Valve/o' refer to?

valve Signup and view all the answers

What does 'A-' mean?

not without Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ante-' mean?

before Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dys-' mean?

painful, difficult Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ec-' mean?

out, outside Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Endo-' mean?

within Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Multi-' mean?

many Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Neo-' mean?

new Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nulli-' mean?

no, none Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Peri-' mean?

surrounding, around Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Poly-' mean?

many, much Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Post-' mean?

after, behind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pre-' mean?

before, in front of Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Primi-' mean?

first Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pseudo-' mean?

false Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tri-' mean?

three Signup and view all the answers

What does '-al, -an, -ary, -ic, -ical, -ine' mean?

pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What does '-algia' mean?

pain Signup and view all the answers

What does '-arche' mean?

beginning Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ation' mean?

process, condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-cele' mean?

hernia, swelling Signup and view all the answers

What does '-centesis' mean?

surgical puncture to remove fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does '-cyesis' mean?

state of pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ectomy' mean?

surgical removal Signup and view all the answers

What does '-gram' mean?

record; image Signup and view all the answers

What does '-graphy' mean?

process of recording Signup and view all the answers

What does '-gravida' mean?

pregnant Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ion' mean?

process Signup and view all the answers

What does '-itis' mean?

inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What does '-logist' mean?

specialist Signup and view all the answers

What does '-logy' mean?

study of Signup and view all the answers

What does '-lysis' mean?

breakdown; separation; loosening Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osis' mean?

abnormal condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-para' mean?

to bear Signup and view all the answers

What does '-partum' mean?

childbirth Signup and view all the answers

What does '-plasia' mean?

development, growth Signup and view all the answers

What does '-plasty' mean?

surgical repair Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhagia' mean?

rapid flow of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhaphy' mean?

suture Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhea' mean?

flow, excessive discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhexis' mean?

rupture Signup and view all the answers

What does '-salpinx' mean?

fallopian tube Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scope' mean?

instrument for viewing Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scopy' mean?

visual examination Signup and view all the answers

What does '-tomy' mean?

process of cutting, incision Signup and view all the answers

What does '-um' mean?

structure, thing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Root Words and Prefixes/Suffixes

Cervic/o: Refers to the neck or cervix, an important anatomical structure in the female reproductive system.
Choir/o / chorion/o: Associated with the chorion, a membrane that surrounds the embryo.
Cold/o: Relates to the vagina, part of the female reproductive tract.
Could/o: Refers to the cul-de-sac, a anatomical term for a blind pouch or cavity.
Cyst/o: Indicates a cyst, a fluid-filled sac, or bladder—important in discussions of various medical conditions.
Dilat/o: Means to enlarge or expand, relevant in contexts of blood vessels or cavities.
Embry/o: Refers specifically to an embryo, crucial in developmental biology.
Episi/o: Pertains to the vulva, the external part of the female genitalia.

Additional Anatomical and Medical Terms

Fet/o: Designates a fetus, the developing human from roughly eight weeks after fertilization until birth.
Fibr/o: Indicates fiber, significant in contexts of tissues and structural components.
Gynec/o: Relates to woman or female; key in women's health discussions.
Hem/o: Refers to blood, vital in all medical contexts.
Hymen/o: Connected to the hymen, a membrane that can partially cover the vaginal opening.
Hyster/o: Pertains to the uterus, an essential organ in reproductive biology.
Labi/o: Refers to the lip, often used in context of anatomical features of the mouth or reproductive structures.
Last/o: Relates to milk—important in discussions around lactation.

Prefixes Indicating Condition or State

Ligat/o: Means binding or tying, significant in surgical contexts.
Lump/o: Refers to a lump or mass, which may indicate various health issues.
Ly/o: Indicates breakdown or dissolving, common in pharmacology and biology.
Mamm/o / Mast/o: Both terms refer to the breast, crucial in health discussions regarding mammography and breast health.
Men/o: Refers to menses or menstruation, relevant to women's health and reproductive cycles.

Olig/o: Indicates scanty, often used in the context of secretions or menses.
Oophor/o / Ovari/o: Both relate to the ovary, crucial in female reproductive health.
Ov/o / ovul/o: Refers to the ovum or egg, essential in reproduction.
Perine/o: Indicates the perineum, the region between the anus and the genitals.
Py/o: Refers to pus, significant in discussions of infections and inflammatory conditions.

Suffixes and Their Clinical Relevance

-algia: Indicates pain, a common symptom in many medical conditions.
-cyesis: Refers to the state of pregnancy, relevant in obstetrics.
-ectomy: Denotes surgical removal, applicable in various surgical contexts.
-itis: Indicates inflammation, a common pathological condition.
-logist: Refers to a specialist, indicating a focused area of medical expertise.

Important Terms Concerning Growth and Repair

-plasia: Indicates development and growth, often describing cellular or tissue changes.
-plasty: Refers to surgical repair, applicable in reconstructive surgery contexts.
-rrhea: Denotes flow or excessive discharge, often in relation to bodily fluids.
-scopy / -scope: Pertains to visual examination or instruments used for viewing internal structures, critical in diagnostics.
-tomy: Refers to the process of cutting or incision, used in various surgical procedures.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the amniotic structure. This quiz features key terms and definitions crucial for understanding related anatomical terms in obstetrics and gynecology. Perfect for students in medical courses or health-related fields.