Medical Terminology Basics

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Medical Terminology

Lepsy: Refers to seizures or convulsions, crucial in neurology and epilepsy studies.
Leuco: A prefix meaning "white," often used in descriptions of blood cells (e.g., leukocytes).
Lingou: Pertains to the "tongue," significant in anatomy and linguistics related to speech.
Lip: Relates to "fat" or "lipid," important in discussions of metabolism and nutrition.
Lith: Means "stone," used in contexts such as lithiasis (formation of stones in the body).
Logy: Indicates the "study of," forming the basis for numerous scientific disciplines (e.g., biology, psychology).
Lymph: Refers to lymphatic tissue, essential in immune system functions and lymphatic diseases.
Lys: Represents "destruction," used in cell biology to describe the breakdown of substances, as in lysis.
Macro: Means "large," commonly used in biological terms (e.g., macrocellular).
Mal: Indicates "bad," often used in medical terminology to describe detrimental conditions (e.g., malignancy).
Malac: Refers to "softening of tissue," important in pathological conditions such as malacia.
Mamm: Relates to "breast" or "mammary glands," important in studies of lactation and breast health.
Mania: Signifies "insanity" or "mental disorder," a key term in psychology and psychiatric disorders.
Mast: Pertains to the "breast," frequently used in medical contexts regarding breast anatomy and conditions.
Med: Indicates "middle," often used in anatomical descriptions (e.g., mediastinum).

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This quiz covers fundamental prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. It explores terms related to anatomy, physiology, and various medical fields, aiding in your understanding of health sciences. Test your knowledge on the meanings and applications of these essential terms.