Medical Terminology Chapter 14 Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'cervic/o' refer to?

  • Cervix (neck of uterus) (correct)
  • Uterus
  • Vagina
  • Breast

What does the prefix 'colp/o' refer to?

  • Menstruation
  • Vagina (correct)
  • Female, woman
  • Pregnant

The suffix '-gravid' means pregnant.

True (A)

What does 'gynec/o' refer to?

<p>Female, woman (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'hyster/o'?

<p>Uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mast/o' denote?

<p>Breast</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'men/o' indicate?

<p>Menstruation, menses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix 'nulli-' means 'none'.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ov/o' stand for?

<p>Egg, ovum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ovary/o' represent?

<p>Ovary</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-para' imply?

<p>To give birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-pexy' mean?

<p>Surgical fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'salping/o' refer to?

<p>Uterine (fallopian) tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do 'test/i' and 'test/o' refer to?

<p>Testicle, testis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vagin/o' mean?

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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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