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What does the prefix 'abdomin-' or 'abdomino-' refer to?
pertaining to the abdomen, abdominal cavity.
What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?
before, in front of.
What does 'antero-' refer to?
anterior or 'front' of something.
What does the prefix 'brachio-' pertain to?
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What does 'bucco-' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'Calcaneo-' pertain to?
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What does 'cardi-' or 'cardi/o' mean?
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What does 'cephal-' or 'cephal/o' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'cervic-' or 'cervic/o' refer to?
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What does 'costo-' refer to?
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What does 'etio-' signify?
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What does 'homeo-' mean?
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What does 'crani-' or 'crani/o' refer to?
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What does 'cyt-' or 'cyt/o' pertain to?
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What does 'ili-' or 'ilio-' refer to?
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What does 'mamm-' or 'mammo-' denote?
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What does 'oro-' refer to?
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What does 'ot-' or 'ot/o' mean?
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What does 'parieto-' signify?
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What does 'path-', 'patho-', or 'pathy-' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-ology' mean?
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What does 'meta-' refer to?
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What does 'peri-' signify?
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What does 'pleur-' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-stasis' mean?
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What does '-tomy' refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
- abdomin-, abdomino-: Relates to the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
- ante-: Indicates something is before or in front; "antebrachium" is the forearm.
- antero-: Refers to the anterior part or "front" of an object.
- brachio-: Pertains to the arm; "brachium" identifies the upper arm.
- bucco-: Related to the cheek; "buccal region" defines the area of the cheek.
- calcaneo-: Relates to the heel; "calcaneus" is the name for the heel bone.
- cardi-, cardi/o: Associated with the heart; a cardiologist is specialized in heart health.
- cephal-, cephal/o: Refers to the head; the cephalic region denotes the head area.
- cervic-, cervic/o: Pertains to the neck; "cervical" refers to neck vertebrae.
- costo-: Concerns the ribs of the body.
- etio-: Signifies cause; "etiology" refers to the cause of a disease.
- homeo-: Denotes sameness or steadiness; "homeostasis" keeps bodily systems in a healthy range.
- crani-, crani/o: Related to the skull; "cranium" names the skull bones.
- cyt-, cyt/o: Pertains to cells; "cytology" is the study of cells.
- ili-, ilio-: Relates to the hip region; "ilium" is identified as the hip bone.
- mamm-, mammo-: Pertains to breasts; a "mammogram" screens for breast cancer.
- oro-: Relates to the mouth; "oral cavity" refers to the mouth area.
- ot-, ot/o: Pertains to the ear; an "otic thermometer" measures ear temperature.
- parieto-: Means wall; "parietal membrane" lines body cavity walls.
- path-, patho-, pathy-: Refers to disease; "pathology" is the study of diseases.
- -ology: Indicates "study of"; "physiology" is the study of body functions.
- meta-: Involves chemical changes in the body; "metabolism" encompasses necessary chemical reactions for survival.
- peri-: Indicates surrounding; used to describe anatomical relationships.
- pleur-: Concerns the lungs.
- -stasis: Means "standing still"; "homeostasis" maintains stable internal environments.
- -tomy: Indicates "cutting"; "anatomy" studies body structures often through dissection.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 1 of Medical Terminology. Each card covers key prefixes and their meanings related to the human body, particularly focusing on abdominal and arm terminology. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of medical vocabulary.
