Medical Terminology Chapter 1-8 Flashcards

Medical Terminology Flashcards Summary

• Gastr- refers to the stomach, important in discussing gastrointestinal issues.
• Cardi-, Cor- denotes the heart, essential in cardiology and related fields.
• Megal- implies enlargement, commonly used to describe organ size.
• -itis indicates inflammation, a critical term in diagnosing conditions.
• Dermat- pertains to the skin, essential for dermatological terminology.
• Plast- suggests surgical repair, relevant in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Cerebr-, Encephal relates to the brain, crucial for neurological discussions.
• Path- signifies disease, foundational in pathology and medical diagnostics.
• -ectomy denotes surgical removal, used in procedures like appendectomy.
• Enter- pertains to the intestines, vital in gastroenterology.
• -osis, -iasis signify any condition, often used in diagnostic terms.
• -otomy refers to the act of cutting into, relevant in surgical contexts.
• Aden- indicates gland, foundational for endocrine and exocrine system discussions.
• Angi-, Vaso- refers to vessels, critical in discussions about blood flow.
• -oma, Onco- denote tumors, significant in oncology.
• Nephr-, Ren- pertains to the kidneys, essential in nephrology.
• Hepat- denotes the liver, crucial for liver-related health issues.
• Arthr- indicates joints, foundational in rheumatology.
• Blephar, Palpebr- relates to eyelids, important in ophthalmology.
• -ologist signifies a specialist in a field, key in understanding medical expertise.
• Rhin- pertains to the nose, relevant in ENT (ear, nose, throat) medicine.
• Gingiv- refers to gums, significant in dentistry.
• -malacia indicates softness, often used in descriptions of tissue conditions.
• -ology is the study of something, crucial for all science-related fields.
• Spasm refers to involuntary contractions, relevant in various medical conditions.
• -algia, -dyn- denote pain, common in pain management discussions.
• Crani- pertains to the skull, significant in cranial health discussions.
• End- signifies inside, often used in anatomical contexts.
• Hemi- indicates half, often used in neurological terminology.
• -oid suggests likeness, used to describe similarities in medical terms.
• Hyper- suggests above or more than normal, important in defining abnormal conditions.
• Cyst- indicates a sac containing fluid, significant in various medical diagnoses.
• Chole-, Bili- relate to bile, important in discussions of liver function.
• Hypo- denotes under, often describing deficits in medical conditions.
• -scop- indicates observing, crucial in diagnostic procedures.
• Hyster- pertains to the uterus, key in gynecological contexts.
• -ostomy refers to creating an opening, significant in surgical procedures.
• Para- indicates beside, used in anatomical terminology.
• -lysis signifies loosening, often used in pathology.
• Cervic-, Trachel- pertains to the neck, important in anatomical reference.
• Chondr- refers to cartilage, relevant in joint health discussions.
• Cyan- denotes blue, often used in clinical signs of oxygen deficiency.
• Hem(at)- relates to blood, foundational for hematology.
• Ost- indicates bone, essential in orthopedic terminology.
• Psycho-, Ment-, Phren- pertains to the mind, crucial in psychological health.
• Lip- denotes fat, important in metabolic and nutritional discussions.
• My- indicates muscle, essential for discussions about anatomy and physiology.
• Lith- refers to stone, often used in urology.
• Ophthalm-, Opt-, Ocul- pertains to the eye, central to vision health.
• Proct- indicates the anus, relevant in colorectal discussions.
• Cost- denotes ribs, significant in chest anatomy.
• -gram signifies a record, relevant in imaging and diagnostics.
• Acro- refers to extremities, vital for limb health discussions.
• Rhexis indicates break, important in trauma and fracture discussions.
• Carcin- denotes cancer, essential in oncology-related terms.
• -penia signifies decrease, important in hematology and other studies.
• Gen- indicates original, often used in genetic discussions.
• Burso- refers to sac, relevant in joint anatomy.
• Retr(o)- implies backward, useful in directional anatomy.
• Trip- means to rub, used in therapeutic contexts.
• Strept- denotes twist, often used in microbiology.
• -desis signifies binding, relevant in surgical contexts.
• Mani- indicates madness, crucial in psychiatric terminology.
• Glosso-, Lingua- pertains to the tongue, important in oral health.
• -trophy, -plasia refers to development, central in growth discussions.
• Supra- indicates above, used in anatomical orientation.
• -ptosis suggests falling, often used in descriptions of organ displacement.
• Mast- refers to the breast, significant in breast health discussions.
• -rrhaphy indicates suture, crucial in surgical repair terminology.
• Dent- pertains to teeth, foundational in dentistry.
• Cephal- refers to the head, important in anatomical reference.
• Auto- signifies self, often used in autoimmune conditions.
• Epi- indicates upon, relevant in directional terminology.
• Hydro- denotes water, important in discussions of bodily fluids.
• Lobo- refers to a section, relevant in anatomical descriptions.
• -emesis indicates vomiting, crucial in gastrointestinal discussions.
• Trans- signifies through, often used in anatomical terms.
• Brady- indicates slow, important in physiological measurements.
• -ectasis refers to expansion, relevant in conditions like dilation.
• Cyt- denotes cell, foundational in cell biology.
• Odont- relates to teeth, essential in dental terminology.
• Leuk- refers to white, typically in relation to blood cells.
• -esthesia indicates sensation, critical in neurology.
• Cantho- refers to the angle of the eyelid, significant in ophthalmic procedures.
• Steno- indicates narrow, often used in discussing constrictions.
• Cheil- refers to lips, relevant in oral health.
• -cele signifies hernia, crucial in understanding herniated conditions.
• Benign denotes non-cancerous conditions, important in diagnosis.
• Semen indicates seed, relevant in reproductive health.
• Celio- pertains to abdomen, significant in abdominal surgeries.
• Erthro- reflects red, important in discussions of blood.
• Melan- indicates black, often used in dermatology.
• Cauda- refers to tail, relevant in anatomical description.
• Myring-, Tympan- refers to eardrum, significant in audiological terminology.
• Spondyl- denotes spinal column, essential in discussions of back health.
• Ovar- refers to egg, crucial in reproductive health.
• -centesis indicates puncture, commonly used in diagnostic procedures.
• Oto-, Aur- refers to ear, important in audiology.
• Squam- indicates scale, often used in dermatological contexts.
• Mening- refers to membrane, crucial in discussions of the nervous system.