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What does the prefix 'ot' refer to?
What does 'angi' or 'vas' mean?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'cephal'?
Head
What does 'opthalm' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'cardi' denote?
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What does 'chir' mean?
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'ot' + '-ic' pertains to the __________.
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'ot' + '-itis' is the term for __________ of the ear.
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'ot' + '-logy' refers to the study of the __________.
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'ot' + '-plasty' is known as plastic surgery of the __________.
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'ot' + '-rrhea' indicates a __________ from the ear.
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'ot' + '-tomy' means incision of the __________.
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What is the meaning of 'tonsillitis'?
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What does 'uremia' mean?
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What is 'cardiaortitis'?
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What does 'urogenital' refer to?
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What is 'enteritis'?
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What does 'periappendicitis' mean?
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What does 'unilateral' mean?
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Study Notes
Prefixes and Combining Forms
- Ot(o): Prefix meaning "ear"; used in terms like otology (study of the ear).
- Angi(o), Vas(o): Combining forms meaning "vessel" or "container"; common in medical contexts related to blood vessels.
- Cephal(o): Combining form for "head"; used in various medical terms associated with the head.
- Ophthalm(o): Refers to the eyeball, essential for terms relating to vision and eye conditions.
- Cardi(o): Prefix denoting "heart"; fundamental in cardiology and related medical fields.
- Chir(o): Combining form meaning "hand"; used in discussions about hand surgery or conditions.
Medical Terminology Related to the Ear
- Otitic: Derived from ot(o) + -ic, means "pertaining to the ear".
- Otitis: Inflammation of the ear; formed by combining ot(o) + -itis.
- Otology: The study of the ear; combines ot(o) + -logy.
- Otoplasty: Plastic surgery of the ear; formed from ot(o) + -plasty.
- Otorrhea: Discharge from the ear; combines ot(o) + -rrhea.
- Ototomy: Incision of the ear; formed by combining ot(o) + tomy.
Medical Conditions and Terminology
- Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils; formed from tonsill(o) + -itis.
- Uremia: Condition of urinary waste in the blood; combines ur(o) + -emia.
- Cardiaortitis: Inflammation of the aorta related to the heart; formed by cardi(o) + aortitis.
- Urogenital: Refers to urinary and genital organs; combines ur(o) + genital.
- Enteritis: Inflammation of the intestine; formed from enter(o) + -itis.
- Enterocyst: Cyst related to the intestines; combines enter(o) + cyst.
- Periappendicitis: Inflammation surrounding the appendix; formed from peri- + appendicitis.
- Unilateral: Refers to one side; formed from uni- + lateral.
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This quiz features essential vocabulary from Chapter 1 of Medical Terminology. Engage with flashcards that cover prefixes and their meanings related to different body parts. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of medical language.
