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What is the term used to describe the measurement of joint movement?
What is the term used to describe the measurement of joint movement?
What type of medication is typically used to alleviate pain?
What type of medication is typically used to alleviate pain?
What does RA stand for?
What does RA stand for?
What adjective is used to describe something related to the arm?
What adjective is used to describe something related to the arm?
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What is the condition characterized by bone tissue thinning and atrophy?
What is the condition characterized by bone tissue thinning and atrophy?
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Which long bone, extending from the shoulder to the elbow, is Latin for "shoulder"?
Which long bone, extending from the shoulder to the elbow, is Latin for "shoulder"?
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What is the name of the posterior part of the hip bone?
What is the name of the posterior part of the hip bone?
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What is another name for the kneecap?
What is another name for the kneecap?
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What does the word part "arthr/o" mean?
What does the word part "arthr/o" mean?
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What does the suffix "-itis" indicate?
What does the suffix "-itis" indicate?
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Which prefix means "around"?
Which prefix means "around"?
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What does the word part "psych/o" refer to?
What does the word part "psych/o" refer to?
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Which of the following words indicates an abnormally slow heartbeat?
Which of the following words indicates an abnormally slow heartbeat?
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Which of the following words or word parts means "before"?
Which of the following words or word parts means "before"?
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What does appendicitis mean?
What does appendicitis mean?
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What does osteomalacia mean?
What does osteomalacia mean?
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What is the meaning of erythropoiesis?
What is the meaning of erythropoiesis?
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What does hysterorrhexis mean?
What does hysterorrhexis mean?
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What does tachypnea refer to?
What does tachypnea refer to?
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What does atherosclerosis mean?
What does atherosclerosis mean?
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What does hemiplegia mean?
What does hemiplegia mean?
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What does nephroptosis mean?
What does nephroptosis mean?
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Which term refers to a surgeon specializing in the musculoskeletal system?
Which term refers to a surgeon specializing in the musculoskeletal system?
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What is the term for the connective tissue that connects bones to cartilage?
What is the term for the connective tissue that connects bones to cartilage?
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What does the word part 'cephal/o' mean?
What does the word part 'cephal/o' mean?
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Which condition is described as paralysis on one side of the body?
Which condition is described as paralysis on one side of the body?
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What does the term 'cerebrocranial' refer to?
What does the term 'cerebrocranial' refer to?
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Which term indicates hardening of the brain?
Which term indicates hardening of the brain?
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What part of the nervous system conducts impulses to skeletal muscle and is under conscious control?
What part of the nervous system conducts impulses to skeletal muscle and is under conscious control?
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What does 'arachn/o' refer to?
What does 'arachn/o' refer to?
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What is the role of the liver in the body?
What is the role of the liver in the body?
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Which term describes the condition of experiencing pain or discomfort during urination?
Which term describes the condition of experiencing pain or discomfort during urination?
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What is the medical terminology for seeing double?
What is the medical terminology for seeing double?
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Which of the following specializes in diseases of the heart and circulation?
Which of the following specializes in diseases of the heart and circulation?
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What is the role of a geriatrician?
What is the role of a geriatrician?
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Which medical professional specializes in diseases of the skin?
Which medical professional specializes in diseases of the skin?
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What is a pre-registration house officer?
What is a pre-registration house officer?
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What defines a nurse who has completed the training course?
What defines a nurse who has completed the training course?
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What term describes a substance introduced into the blood that helps protect against disease?
What term describes a substance introduced into the blood that helps protect against disease?
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Which term refers to a very small living organism that can lead to infections?
Which term refers to a very small living organism that can lead to infections?
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What is the serious throat disease that can cause breathing difficulties?
What is the serious throat disease that can cause breathing difficulties?
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The abbreviation HBV refers to which virus?
The abbreviation HBV refers to which virus?
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What is the condition characterized by memory difficulties and affecting daily life?
What is the condition characterized by memory difficulties and affecting daily life?
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What is the condition defined as taking excessive amounts of harmful substances?
What is the condition defined as taking excessive amounts of harmful substances?
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What term is used for a medical condition where a person feels hopeless and has sleep issues?
What term is used for a medical condition where a person feels hopeless and has sleep issues?
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The deliberate act of ending one's own life is known as what?
The deliberate act of ending one's own life is known as what?
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Flashcards
Appendicitis
Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix.
Pneumolith
Pneumolith
A stone in the lung.
Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia
Softening of the bones.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
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Leukopenia
Leukopenia
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Carcinophobia
Carcinophobia
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Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia
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Tachypnea
Tachypnea
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algia
algia
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logy
logy
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itis
itis
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arthr/o
arthr/o
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gen/o
gen/o
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psych/o
psych/o
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neur/o
neur/o
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Brady-
Brady-
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Vaccine
Vaccine
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Germ
Germ
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria
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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
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Dementia
Dementia
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Substance abuse
Substance abuse
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Depression
Depression
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Suicide
Suicide
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Dysuria
Dysuria
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Diplopia
Diplopia
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Cardiologist
Cardiologist
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Geriatrician
Geriatrician
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Dermatologist
Dermatologist
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Pathologist
Pathologist
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Pre-registration house officer
Pre-registration house officer
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Midwife
Midwife
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Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Ligament
Ligament
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Arachn/o
Arachn/o
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Cephal/o
Cephal/o
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Ganglion/o
Ganglion/o
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Cerebrocranial
Cerebrocranial
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Encephalitis
Encephalitis
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Arthrometry
Arthrometry
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Analgesics
Analgesics
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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Brachial
Brachial
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Humerus
Humerus
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Dysphagia
Dysphagia
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Quadriplegia
Quadriplegia
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Definitions
- Algial: Pain
- Logy: Study of
- Itis: Inflammation
- Arthr/o: Joint
- Gen/o: Origin
- Psych/o: Mind
- Iathr/o: Physician
- Path/o: Disease
- Neur/o: Nerve
- Ped/ia: Child
- Tend/o: Tendon
- Epi: Upon/on
- Post: After
Medical Terminology Prefixes and Suffixes
- Peri: Around
- Pre: Before
- -dynia: Pain
- -genesis: Origin
- -ic: Pertaining to/relating to
- -scope: Instrument for viewing
- -pathy: Disease
- -al: Pertaining to
- Brady-: Abnormally slow
- Ante-: Before
- Neo-: New
- Tachy-: Rapid
- Ec-: Out/outside/extra
- Endo-: Within
- Hyper-: Above
- Hypo-: Below
- Infra-: Beneath/below
- Inter-: Between
- Intra-: Inside/within
- Meso-: Middle/in the middle
- Meta-: Beyond
- Pan-: Everywhere/throughout/all
- Para-: Alongside/beside
- Retro-: Backward/behind
- Bi-: Two
- Hemi-: Half
- Mono-: One
- Olig-: A few/little
- Uni-: One
- Anti-: Against/opposed to/opposed by
- De-: Away from/remove
- Dis-: Not/apart from
- -cele: Projection/hernia
- -cyte: Cell
- -ectasis: Expansion
- -edema: Swelling
- -emesis: Vomiting
- -emia: Blood condition
- -iasis: Condition
- -ism: Condition/doctrine
- -lith: Stone
- -lysis: Disintegration/destruction
- -malacia: Softening
- -megaly: Enlargement
- -oid: Resembling
- -oma: Tumor/growth
- -osis: Disease/condition
- -penia: Deficiency
- -phobia: Fear
- -plasia: Formation
- -plegia: Paralysis
- -pnea: Breathing
- -poiesis: Production
- -porosis: Porous condition
- -ptosis: Downward displacement
- -rrhage: Rapid flow
- -rrhea: Discharge
- -rrhexis: Rupture
- -sclerosis: Hardening
- -spasm: Involuntary contraction
- -stasis: Stoppage/halt
- -stenosis: Narrowing
- -ectomy: Removal
- -gram: Recording
- -meter: Instrument for measuring
- -plasty: Repair/surgical procedure
- -rraphy: Suture/surgical repair
- -scopy: Viewing/examination
- -tome: Instrument for cutting
- -tomy: Cutting/incision
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Test your understanding of essential medical terminology definitions, prefixes, and suffixes. This quiz will help you become familiar with the language of medicine, crucial for healthcare professionals and students alike.
