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What does the term 'acoustic' pertain to?
What is an acoustogram?
The graphic tracing of the measures of sound.
What does 'acusis' denote?
A condition of hearing.
What is 'anacusis'?
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What does 'hemianacusia' refer to?
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What is the 'auricle'?
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What does 'auricul' denote?
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What does 'auriculocranial' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'auris'?
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What does 'buccal' pertain to?
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What does 'buccally' mean?
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What does 'buccocervical' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'suprabuccal'?
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What does 'ciliary' pertain to?
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What are 'supercilia'?
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What does 'ciliogenesis' mean?
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What is 'pyocolpos'?
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What does 'hematocolpos' refer to?
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What is 'colpitis'?
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What does 'cordate' mean?
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What does 'cordial' pertain to?
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What is a 'dendrite'?
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What does 'dendroid' refer to?
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What does 'encephalic' pertain to?
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What does 'endocardium' refer to?
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What is a 'histocyte'?
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What does 'histoma' mean?
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What does 'histolysis' refer to?
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What does 'leiomyoma' refer to?
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What does 'orchic' pertain to?
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What does 'orchidopexy' refer to?
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What is 'palpebral'?
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What is 'phlebectasis'?
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What is a 'phlebolith'?
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What does 'phlebitis' refer to?
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What does 'phonic' refer to?
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What is a 'phonogram'?
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What does 'general physiology' refer to?
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What does 'pilus' mean?
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Study Notes
Acoustic Terms
- Acoustic: Related to hearing.
- Acoustogram: A graphic representation measuring sound levels.
- Acusis: Refers to a condition of hearing.
- Anacusis: Represents a state of complete hearing loss.
- Hemianacusia: Hearing impairment in one ear.
Ear Anatomy
- Auricle: The outer part of the ear.
- Auricul: A term indicating relation to the ear or ear-like heart appendages.
- Auriculocranial: Pertains to both the ear and the skull.
- Auris: Latin term for "the ear."
Buccal Terms
- Buccal: Relates to the cheek area.
- Buccally: Direction towards the cheek.
- Buccocervical: The tooth's surface towards the cheek at its neckline.
- Suprabuccal: Above the region of the cheek.
Eyelash and Eyebrow Anatomy
- Ciliary: Connects to eyelashes.
- Cilium: Refers specifically to eyelashes.
- Supercilia: Indicates the eyebrows.
- Ciliogenesis: The process of eyelash growth.
Gynecological Terminology
- Pyocolpos: Accumulation of pus in the vagina.
- Hematocolpos: Menstrual blood collected within the vagina.
- Colpitis: Inflammation of the vaginal area.
Cardiac Vocabulary
- Cordate: Describes a heart-shaped structure.
- Cordial: Indicates something that stimulates heart function.
Nervous System Terms
- Dendrite: Nerve fibers extending from nerve cells.
- Dendritic: Resembling or characteristic of a dendrite.
- Dendroid: Tree-like branching formation.
Brain Terminology
- Encephalic: Related to the brain.
- Encephalon: Another term for the brain.
Cardiac and Vascular Anatomy
- Endocardium: The heart's inner tissue lining.
- Phlebectasis: Enlargement of a vein.
- Phlebitis: Inflammation of a vein.
- Phlebotomy: The process of cutting into a vein.
Recording Terms
- Phonocardiogram: Record of heart sounds.
- Phonogram: General sound recording.
- Phonomyogram: Record of muscle action sounds.
- Phonopathy: Disorders affecting speech organs.
Physiology and Medicine
- Physiology: Focuses on body function and structure.
- Pathologic Physiology: Studies dysfunctional body processes in diseases.
- Physiatrics: Uses physical agents to treat disease.
Hair and Skin Terminology
- Pilus: Refers to a single hair.
- Pilous: Indicates hairiness.
- Hyperplasia: Unusual growth increase.
- Depilation: The removal process of hair.
Renal and Gastrointestinal Terms
- Renal: Related to the kidneys.
- Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney.
- Stomatology: Medicine focused on mouth diseases.
Anatomical Structures
- Ruga: Refers to wrinkles or folds.
- Tympanum: Chamber housing the eardrum.
- Umbilicus: The navel or belly button.
Surgical and Anatomical Procedures
- Salpingostomy: Opening made in a fallopian tube due to obstruction.
- Umbilicectomy: Surgical removal of the navel.
- Orchidopexy: Surgical placement of a displaced testicle in its proper position.
Always refer to these terms when needed to understand their specific meanings and applications in medical contexts.
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