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What is the term for ties, connections, or appendages of adjacent parts?
adnexa
What is the operation of fixing the uterine adnexa to the abdominal walls called?
adnexopexy
What is the term for inflammation of the uterine adnexa?
adnexitis
What prefix refers to cavity or chamber?
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What is a sinus or cavity, especially within a bone, called?
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What term pertains to a sinus or an antrum?
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What is the operation of making an opening into an antrum for drainage called?
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What is the term for pain in an antrum?
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The suffix -asthenia indicates what condition?
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What is a condition of weakness in glandular secretion called?
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What term refers to deficient glandular secretion in the stomach?
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What prefix also means lacking strength or weakness?
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What term refers to lack or loss of strength and energy?
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What does the term asthenic pertain to?
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What is a condition of weakness in the eye called?
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What prefix means star-shaped or resembling a star?
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What is a star-shaped cell, especially in nervous tissue, called?
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What does the term astroid mean?
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What type of tumor is composed of star-shaped cells?
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What does the suffix -crine mean?
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What term refers to deficient secretion of any endocrine gland?
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What term refers to excessive secretion of any endocrine gland?
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What does the term crinogenic mean?
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What prefix refers to tear or tear of the eye?
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What is the term for inflammation of a lacrimal gland?
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What is the term for excision of the wall of the lacrimal sac?
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What does the term dura refer to?
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What is the outermost membrane covering the brain and spinal cord called?
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What does induration mean?
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What does superdural mean?
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What does the term fascia refer to?
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What is a small bundle or cluster of fibers called?
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What is the operation of suturing a fascia to attached tissue called?
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What is the term for suturing together of torn fascia?
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What prefix refers to sun or sunlight?
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What is sensitivity to sunlight called?
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What does the term heliosis mean?
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What does heliotherapy refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terms Related to Adnexa
- Adnexa: Refers to ties, connections, or appendages adjacent to a particular organ, often used in the context of reproductive anatomy.
- Adnexopexy: Surgical procedure to fix the uterine adnexa to the abdominal walls, indicated for conditions causing adnexal instability.
- Adnexitis: Inflammation of the uterine adnexa, which can lead to severe pelvic pain and can require medical intervention.
Anatomical Terms Related to Sinuses and Cavities
- Antr-: Denotes a cavity or chamber, commonly associated with sinuses or hollow spaces within the body.
- Antrum: Specifically refers to a sinus or cavity, often within bones, which plays a role in various physiological processes.
- Antral: Pertaining to sinuses or antrum, indicating conditions or characteristics relating to these cavities.
- Antrostomy: Surgical creation of an opening into an antrum for drainage purposes, typically to relieve pressure or infection.
- Antrodynia: Refers to pain located in an antrum, often signaling underlying issues requiring evaluation.
Terms Related to Weakness
- -asthenia: A suffix indicating weakness or a lack of strength, commonly seen in medical terminology.
- Adenasthenia: Condition characterized by weakness in glandular secretion, suggesting deficiencies in endocrine function.
- Gastric Adenasthenia: Specifically refers to deficient glandular secretion in the stomach, potentially impacting digestion and overall health.
- Asthenia: General term for lack or loss of strength and energy, applicable across various body systems.
- Asthenic: Describes conditions characterized by weakness, relevant in both physical and mental health contexts.
- Asthenopia: Condition of weakness in the eye, often resulting in visual discomfort or strain.
Star-Shaped Cells and Tumors
- Astr-: Prefix signaling star-shaped structures, particularly in biological contexts.
- Astrocyte: A type of star-shaped cell serving a supportive role in nervous tissue, crucial for maintaining neurological function.
- Astroid: Another term relating to star-shaped structures, potentially applicable in various scientific fields.
- Astrocytoma: A tumor comprised of star-shaped cells (astrocytes), often associated with conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord.
Secretion and Endocrine Terms
- -crine: A suffix indicating the action of secretion, particularly in an endocrine context.
- Hypocrinia: A condition of deficient endocrine secretion, reflecting potential hormonal imbalances affecting overall health.
- Hypercrinia: Refers to excessive secretion of hormones, potentially resulting in various health disturbances.
- Crinogenic: Describes factors or substances that stimulate or promote secretion, relevant in understanding endocrine interactions.
Lacrimal System Terms
- Dacry-: Prefix related to tears or the lacrimal system.
- Dacryoadenitis: Inflammation of the lacrimal gland, often presenting with pain, swelling, and drainage issues.
- Dacryocystectomy: Surgical excision of the lacrimal sac wall, generally indicated in chronic conditions affecting tear drainage.
Meninges and Associated Terms
- Dura: Refers to the outermost layer of the meninges, characterized by toughness and fibrous structure.
- Dura Mater: Specifically denotes the tough outer membrane covering the brain and spinal cord, fundamental to central nervous system protection.
- Induration: A pathological process resulting in increased hardness of tissue, often associated with inflammation or chronic disease.
- Superdural: Indicates a location above or external to the dura mater, relevant in discussions of injuries or conditions affecting the meninges.
Fascia, Sunlight, and Sleep
- Fascia: A sheet or band of fibrous tissue that supports and separates various body structures.
- Fasciculus: Denotes a small bundle of nerve or muscle fibers, important in the organization of neuromuscular systems.
- Fasciodesis: Surgical procedure to suture fascia to tissue, indicating surgical interventions for structural support.
- Helio-: Prefix related to sunlight, often in medical terms concerning sensitivity or therapeutic applications.
- Heliosensitivity: Refers to sensitivity to sunlight, which can lead to various dermatological conditions.
- Hypno-: Prefix identifying terms related to sleep, crucial in understanding sleep disorders and their management.
- Hypnotic: Indicates a drug or practice that induces sleep, often used therapeutically in sleep medicine.
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