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What does the prefix 'cervic/o' refer to?
What does the prefix 'colp/o' refer to?
The suffix '-gravid' means pregnant.
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What does 'gynec/o' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'hyster/o'?
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What does 'mast/o' denote?
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What does 'men/o' indicate?
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The prefix 'nulli-' means 'none'.
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What does 'ov/o' stand for?
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What does 'ovary/o' represent?
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What does the suffix '-para' imply?
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What does '-pexy' mean?
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What does 'salping/o' refer to?
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What do 'test/i' and 'test/o' refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology: Chapter 14 Overview
- cervic/o: Refers to the cervix, which is the neck of the uterus.
- colp/o: Designates the vagina, a key component of the female reproductive system.
- -gravid: Indicates a state of pregnancy; commonly used in obstetrics.
- gynec/o: Relates to female or woman, often seen in terms like gynecology.
- hyster/o: Pertains to the uterus, the organ where fetal development occurs.
- mast/o: Refers to the breast, crucial for lactation and breast health.
- men/o: Relates to menstruation or menses, the monthly cycle of the female reproductive system.
- nulli-: Denotes the absence of factors; often used in terms like nullipara (a woman who has not given birth).
- ov/o: Refers to an egg or ovum, the female reproductive cell.
- ovary/o: Indicates the ovary, the organ responsible for producing eggs and hormones.
- -para: Signifies the act of giving birth, used to describe a woman's reproductive history.
- -pexy: Refers to surgical fixation, often seen in procedures to fix organs in place.
- salping/o: Pertains to the uterine or fallopian tube, essential for egg transport and fertilization.
- test/i, test/o: Relate to the testicle or testis, the male reproductive organs responsible for sperm and testosterone production.
- vagin/o: Designates the vagina, playing a role in both reproductive and urinary functions.
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