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What does the suffix '-oma' indicate in a medical term?
What does the suffix '-oma' indicate in a medical term?
Which prefix indicates a lack or absence of something?
Which prefix indicates a lack or absence of something?
Which term refers to the study of tissues?
Which term refers to the study of tissues?
What does 'nephrotoxic' refer to?
What does 'nephrotoxic' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'hyper-' imply in a medical context?
What does the prefix 'hyper-' imply in a medical context?
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Which medical term refers to inflammation of the liver?
Which medical term refers to inflammation of the liver?
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What does the suffix '-itis' represent in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-itis' represent in medical terminology?
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Which term describes a condition characterized by difficulty in breathing?
Which term describes a condition characterized by difficulty in breathing?
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What describes the anatomical position of the body?
What describes the anatomical position of the body?
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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
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What term describes a position toward the back of the body?
What term describes a position toward the back of the body?
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In a prone position, the body is located in which orientation?
In a prone position, the body is located in which orientation?
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Which of the following terms refers to a structure that is away from the center of the body?
Which of the following terms refers to a structure that is away from the center of the body?
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What is the term for a position involving both sides of the body?
What is the term for a position involving both sides of the body?
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Which term accurately describes the position of a structure that is toward the head?
Which term accurately describes the position of a structure that is toward the head?
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What do the terms visceral and parietal refer to in anatomy?
What do the terms visceral and parietal refer to in anatomy?
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Study Notes
Medical Terms and Concepts
- Blastoma Cancer: Formed from immature cells, indicating a malignancy.
- Carcinogenic: Substances that can cause cancer.
- Cardiotoxicity: Harmful effects on heart function.
- Cytotoxic: Agents that are toxic to cells.
- Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.
- Histology: Study of biological tissues.
- Hepatoblastoma: Cancer of the liver, usually occurring in children.
- Malignant: Refers to cancers that are harmful and can spread.
- Nephrotoxic: Agents that are harmful to the kidneys.
- Toxicology: Study of poisons and their effects.
Suffixes in Medical Terminology
- -aemia: Condition of blood (e.g., Leukaemia - cancer of the blood).
- -ectomy: Excision or removal (e.g., Nephrectomy - removal of the kidney).
- -itis: Inflammation (e.g., Hepatitis - liver inflammation).
- -logy: Study of (e.g., Cytology - study of cells).
- -oma: Tumor (e.g., Retinoblastoma - tumor of the eye).
- -pathy: Disease (e.g., Nephropathy - kidney disease).
- -osis: Condition or process (e.g., Necrosis - death of cells).
Prefixes in Medical Terminology
- An-/A-: Without or lack of (e.g., Anuria - lack of urine output).
- AB-: Away from (e.g., Abnormal - not normal).
- AD-: Toward (e.g., Adrenal - towards the kidneys).
- Bi-: Two or both (e.g., Ambidextrous - using both hands).
- Dys-: Difficulty or painful (e.g., Dyspnoea - difficulty in breathing).
- Ecto-: Outside (e.g., Ectopic - outside normal place).
- Endo-: Inside (e.g., Endoscope - instrument to view inside).
- Hyper-: Excessive or above normal (e.g., Hyperglycemia - high blood sugar).
- Hypo-: Beneath or below normal (e.g., Hypodermis - below the skin).
- Inter-: Between (e.g., Intercostal - between ribs).
- Intra-: Within or inside (e.g., Intravenous - into the vein).
- Para-: Beside or near (e.g., Parathyroid - near thyroid gland).
- Peri-: Around (e.g., Pericardium - membrane around the heart).
- Pre-: Before (e.g., Prenatal - before birth).
- Post-: After (e.g., Post-surgical - after surgery).
- Sub-: Below or under (e.g., Submucosa - tissue below mucosa).
- Syn-: Together (e.g., Syndrome - group of symptoms).
Body Structure and Anatomy
- Anatomical Position: Body is upright, eyes facing forward, arms at the sides, palms forward, legs parallel with toes pointing forward.
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Body Planes:
- Frontal (Coronal): Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
- Horizontal: Parallel to the ground.
- Longitudinal: Along the long axis of the structure.
- Median: Divides the body into right and left halves.
- Sagittal: Vertical planes parallel to the median.
Directional Terms
- Afferent: Toward a structure.
- Efferent: Away from a structure.
- Anterior (Ventral): Toward the belly.
- Posterior (Dorsal): Toward the back.
- Medial: Toward the midline of the body.
- Lateral: Toward the side.
- Superficial: Near the surface.
- Deep: Away from the surface.
- Proximal: Toward the beginning of a structure.
- Distal: Away from the beginning of a structure.
- Inferior (Caudal): Below another structure.
- Superior (Cephalic): Above another structure.
- Bilateral: Involving both sides of the body.
- Unilateral: Involving one side of the body.
Body Cavities
- Visceral Organs: Internal organs located within specific cavities of the body.
- Understanding anatomical terminology is crucial for accurately describing the relative positions and relationships of body structures.
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Test your knowledge on essential medical terms and concepts related to cancer, toxicity, and inflammation. This quiz covers definitions, suffixes, and important classifications in medical terminology. Perfect for students in health sciences or anyone interested in medical language.
