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Medical Terminology

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What does 'emesis' mean?

vomiting

Which of the following terms means 'a lot of drink'?

Polydipsia

What is the meaning of the prefix 'Pyr-'?

fever

Which term refers to 'bad digestion'?

Dyspepsia

What is the Kurdish term for 'Anti-emetic'?

وزه مشارقه

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  • Emesis refers to the process of vomiting, with the Kurdish equivalent being رشانه وه.
  • Pyr is associated with fever, which in Kurdish is ده رمانی تا.
  • Pepsia is the process of digestion, but its Kurdish equivalent is not provided.
  • Dips is related to drink or thirst, with no Kurdish equivalent given.
  • The suffix "-ase" is used to denote an enzyme.
  • Anti-emetic is a term that does not have a provided meaning, but its Kurdish equivalent is وزه مشارقه.
  • Pyrexia is a term that does not have a provided meaning, but it is likely related to fever.
  • Dyspepsia refers to bad digestion, which is a condition that affects the normal digestive process.
  • Polydipsia is a condition characterized by excessive thirst or drinking, which in Kurdish is referred to as a lot of drink.
  • Adipsia is a condition that lacks thirst, with the Kurdish equivalent being حالت.

Learn about medical terminology and its Kurdish equivalents. Understand the meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and roots in medical words.

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