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What does the combining form 'brachi/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'cholesterol/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'cyan/o' refer to?
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What does the combining form 'myx/o' mean?
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What does the combining form 'ox/o' mean?
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What does the combining form 'phleb/o' refer to?
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What does the combining form 'steth/o' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-emia' mean?
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What does the suffix '-plasty' mean?
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What does the prefix 'a-, an-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
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What does the combining form 'ventricul/o' refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Combining Forms
- brachi/o: Refers to the arm.
- cardi/o: Pertains to the heart.
- cholesterol/o: Relates specifically to cholesterol.
- coron/o: Also refers to the heart.
- cyan/o: Indicates the color blue.
- myx/o: Relates to mucus.
- ox/o: Pertains to oxygen.
- pericardi/o: Refers to the pericardium surrounding the heart.
- phleb/o: Concerns veins.
- sphygm/o: Indicates pulse.
- steth/o: Pertains to the chest.
- thromb/o: Refers to a clot.
- valvul/o & valv/o: Relate to valves.
- vas/o & vascul/o: Involve vessels.
- ven/o, ven/i: Also pertain to veins.
- ventricul/o: Concerns ventricles.
- aneurysm/o: Refers to an aneurysm.
- angio/o: Pertains to vessels.
- aort/o: Relates to the aorta.
- arter/o & arteri/o: Concern arteries.
- ather/o: Indicates yellowish plaque.
- atri/o: Refers to an atrium.
- isch/o: Means to hold back.
- my/o: Pertains to muscle.
- pulmon/o: Refers to lungs (note the spelling error in the original).
- rrhythm/o: Refers to rhythm.
Medical Terminology Suffixes
- -constriction: Signifies narrowing.
- -dilation: Indicates widening, stretching, or expanding.
- -emia: Refers to a blood condition.
- -graphy: Describes the process of recording.
- -lysis: Means breakdown, separation, or loosening.
- -megaly: Indicates enlargement.
- -meter: Pertains to measurement.
- -oma: Refers to a tumor or mass.
- -osis: Indicates a condition, usually abnormal.
- -plasty: Describes surgical repair.
- -sclerosis: Refers to hardening.
- -stenosis: Indicates tightening or narrowing.
- -tomy: Refers to the process of cutting.
Medical Terminology Prefixes
- a-, an-: Indicates no, not, or without.
- brady-: Signifies slow.
- de-: Denotes lack of or removal of.
- dys-: Means bad, painful, difficult, or abnormal.
- endo-: Refers to in or within.
- hyper-: Signifies above or excessive.
- hypo-: Indicates deficient or below normal.
- inter-: Refers to between.
- peri-: Means surrounding.
- tachy-: Signifies fast.
- tetra-: Refers to four.
- tri-: Indicates three.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz based on Chapter 11. Each flashcard focuses on combining forms commonly used in medical language, including definitions for terms related to the arm, heart, and more. Perfect for students studying healthcare or medical professions.
