Questions and Answers
What does the word root 'caus/o' refer to?
What does 'Cerebr/o' refer to?
cerebrum
What does 'Concuss/o' mean?
What does 'Contus/o' refer to?
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What does 'Encephal/o' refer to?
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What does '-esthesia' mean?
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What does 'Esthet/o' refer to?
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What does '-graphy' mean?
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What does 'mening/o' refer to?
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What does 'myel/o' refer to?
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What does 'neur/o' mean?
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What does 'psych/o' refer to?
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What does 'radicul/o' mean?
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What does '-trophic' mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology - Word Parts
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caus/o: Pertains to burning sensations; often used in terms relating to burns or injury.
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Cerebr/o: Refers specifically to the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain involved in higher brain functions.
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Concuss/o: Indicates being violently shaken; relevant in discussions of concussions and brain injuries.
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Contus/o: Denotes bruising; commonly seen in medical contexts relating to trauma or injury.
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Encephal/o: Directly relates to the brain; used in conditions or studies regarding brain function and structure.
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-esthesia: A suffix indicating sensation or feeling; significant in understanding sensory disorders.
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Esthet/o: Refers to feeling or nervous sensation, critical for understanding sensory perception in neurological contexts.
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-graphy: Refers to the process of producing a picture or record; essential in diagnostic imaging techniques, like radiography.
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mening/o: Relates to the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges); important in the study of meningitis and similar conditions.
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myel/o: Refers to the spinal cord and bone marrow; significant in discussions of neurological function and hematology.
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neur/o: Pertains to nerves or the nervous system, vital for understanding neurological conditions and treatments.
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psych/o: Relates to the mind or spirit; important in psychology and psychiatric medicine.
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radicul/o: Denotes the root or nerve root; often involved in conditions like radiculopathy that affect nerve roots.
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-trophic: Indicates development; used in contexts related to growth and nutrition of tissues.
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Explore the essential word parts used in medical terminology with these comprehensive flashcards from Chapter 10. Each card presents a key term along with its definition, helping you build your medical vocabulary effectively.
