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What does the term 'ischemia' refer to?
What is a neutrophil?
Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
What does 'inguinal' pertain to?
The groin
What does the suffix '-ptosis' mean?
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What are -cocci?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Flashcards
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Ischemia: Condition where blood is restricted from a specific area, critical in understanding various pathological states.
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Neutrophil: A type of polymorphonuclear leukocyte, essential for immune response and infection fighting.
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Inguinal: Relates to the groin area, important for anatomical and clinical references.
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-ptosis: Suffix indicating falling or drooping, often used in descriptions of organ displacement.
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-stomy: Surgical term for creating a new opening in the body, relevant in various medical procedures.
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my/o: Root word meaning muscle, foundational in describing muscular conditions or diseases.
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-malacia: Suffix denoting softening of tissues, significant in diagnoses of various diseases.
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-phobia: Suffix indicating a fear, utilized in the context of psychological conditions.
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-plasia: Refers to formation or development, important in discussing growth patterns in cells and tissues.
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-pathy: Indicates a disease condition, crucial in diagnosing and classifying various illnesses.
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-plasty: Surgical term for repair or reconstruction, frequently used in the context of corrective surgical procedures.
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-emia: Refers to a blood condition, used in various medical terminologies such as anemia.
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-penia: Suffix indicating deficiency, often used to describe a shortage of blood components.
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-trophy: Relates to nourishment or development, key in understanding growth disorders.
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-megaly: Denotes enlargement, vital in assessing organ size in clinical evaluations.
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Amniocentesis: Procedure involving surgical puncture to extract fluid from the embryo’s surrounding sac, often used for prenatal diagnosis.
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Tonsillitis: Inflammation of lymph tissue in the throat, common in children and indicative of infection.
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Acromegaly: Condition characterized by enlarged extremities after puberty, linked to pituitary gland dysfunction.
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Otalgia: Medical term for ear pain, relevant in otolaryngology.
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Chronic: Describes conditions that persist over long duration, significant in treatment planning.
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Arteriole: Small arteries that play a crucial role in regulating blood flow and pressure.
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Cystocele: Hernia of the urinary bladder, affecting its structural integrity, often requiring surgical intervention.
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Multiple Myeloma: A cancerous tumor of the bone marrow, essential in oncology discussions.
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Myelogram: X-ray record of the spinal cord, used for diagnosing spinal conditions.
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-cocci: Refers to berry-shaped bacteria, relevant in microbiology and infection control.
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-graph: Instrument used for recording data, essential in diagnostic imaging.
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-oid: Suffix meaning resembling, commonly used in anatomical terms.
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Eosinophil: A type of leukocyte involved in allergic responses and parasitic infections.
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Laryngectomy: Surgical removal of the voice box, significant in cases of laryngeal cancer.
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Angioplasty: Procedure for surgical repair of a blood vessel, used to treat blockages.
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Lymphocyte: A blood cell crucial for immune responses, particularly in producing antibodies.
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-sclerosis: Opposite of -malacia, denoting hardening of tissues.
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Hypertrophy: Excessive development, often seen in muscles or organs due to increased stress.
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-therapy: Denotes treatment modalities, essential in disease management.
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Metastasis: Refers to the spread of cancerous tumors beyond the original site, critical in cancer treatment strategies.
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Pneumonia: Condition affecting the lungs characterized by infection and inflammation.
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Leukopenia: Deficiency in white blood cells, compromising immune response.
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Platelet: Blood cells involved in coagulation and wound healing.
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Phlebotomy: Incision or puncture to draw blood, commonly performed for various laboratory tests.
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Necr/o: Root word meaning death, often used in pathology.
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Intercostal: Pertains to the space between the ribs, important for respiratory anatomy.
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Contralateral: Refers to the opposite side of the body, used in clinical assessments.
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Exophthalmos: Protrusion of the eyeball, often associated with thyroid disorders.
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Syndactyly: Congenital anomaly where fingers or toes are fused, relevant in genetic discussions.
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Symbiosis: Interaction between different organisms, with parasitism as a specific example.
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Prodrome: Early signs and symptoms that precede the onset of an illness, important in diagnostics.
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Ante cibum: Medical term meaning before meals, significant in dietary instructions.
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Antibodies: Protein substances produced by leukocytes that play a crucial role in the immune response.
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Symphysis: Condition where bones grow together, often seen in the pelvis.
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Ultrasonography: Imaging technique using sound waves, widely used in various medical diagnostics.
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Metamorphosis: A change in shape or form, relevant in biological studies.
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Retroperitoneal: Describes structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
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Antigens: Substances that provoke an immune response, like streptococci.
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Relapse: Return of disease symptoms, crucial for monitoring chronic conditions.
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Dia-: Prefix meaning complete or thorough, important in medical terminology.
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Abductor Muscle: Muscle that carries a limb away from the body, important for understanding movement functions.
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Dyspnea: Medical term for difficulty in breathing, critical in respiratory assessments.
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Brady-: Prefix meaning slow, commonly used in terms relating to heart rate.
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