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What does the word root 'WR' stand for?
What does the word root 'WR' stand for?
What does 'dermat' relate to?
What does 'dermat' relate to?
skin
What does 'nephr' refer to?
What does 'nephr' refer to?
kidney
What does 'stomat' mean?
What does 'stomat' mean?
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What does 'cutane' signify?
What does 'cutane' signify?
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What does 'or' refer to in medical terms?
What does 'or' refer to in medical terms?
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What does the combining form refer to?
What does the combining form refer to?
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What does 'erythr/o' mean?
What does 'erythr/o' mean?
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What does 'gastr/o' stand for?
What does 'gastr/o' stand for?
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What does 'hepat/o' signify?
What does 'hepat/o' signify?
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What does 'immun/o' refer to?
What does 'immun/o' refer to?
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What does 'nephr/o' mean?
What does 'nephr/o' mean?
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What does 'oste/o' refer to?
What does 'oste/o' refer to?
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What does 'gastritis' mean?
What does 'gastritis' mean?
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What does 'gastromegaly' refer to?
What does 'gastromegaly' refer to?
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What does 'hepatitis' mean?
What does 'hepatitis' mean?
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What does 'hyperthermia' signify?
What does 'hyperthermia' signify?
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What does 'intramuscular' refer to?
What does 'intramuscular' refer to?
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What does 'macrocardia' mean?
What does 'macrocardia' mean?
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What does 'microcardia' signify?
What does 'microcardia' signify?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Fundamentals
- Word Root (WR) serves as the core of medical terms, conveying their primary meaning.
- Common WRs include:
- Derm: means skin, as in dermatitis (inflammation of the skin).
- Nephr: means kidney, as in nephroma (tumor of the kidney).
- Stomat: means mouth, as in stomatopathy (any disease of the mouth).
- Cutane: refers to skin, exemplified by subcutaneous (beneath the skin).
- Or: means mouth, as seen in oral (pertaining to the mouth).
- Ren: refers to kidney, illustrated by renal (pertains to the kidney).
Combining Forms and Their Uses
- Combining Form is a word root enhanced with a vowel to bond with other words, roots, or suffixes.
- Practical examples of combining forms:
- Erythr/o: represents red.
- Gastr/o: signifies stomach.
- Hepat/o: denotes liver.
- Immun/o: refers to immune or safe.
- Nephr/o: also means kidney.
- Oste/o: indicates bone.
Suffixes and Prefixes
- A suffix is added after a root to modify its meaning.
- A prefix is placed before a root to alter its meaning.
Key Medical Conditions and Their Terminology
- Gastritis: signifies inflammation of the stomach.
- Gastromegaly: refers to enlargement of the stomach.
- Gastroma: denotes a tumor of the stomach.
- Hepatitis: indicates inflammation of the liver.
- Hepatomegaly: represents enlargement of the liver.
- Hepatoma: describes a tumor of the liver.
- Amastia: refers to the absence of a breast.
- Hyperthermia: denotes a condition of excessive heat.
Conditions Related to Size and Location
- Intramuscular: pertains to being within the muscle.
- Macrocardia: signifies a condition of a large heart.
- Microcardia: characterizes an abnormally small-sized heart.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards focused on core word roots and their meanings. This quiz covers essential terms related to the skin and kidney, helping you familiarize yourself with key concepts in the field. Perfect for students and professionals looking to improve their medical vocabulary.
