Medical Terminology Combo 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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

Child (correct)

To hang

Lens of eye

Pelvis

What does 'pelv/i, pelv/o' denote?

Vein

Fiber

Pelvis (correct)

Throat

What is the meaning of 'pend/o'?

To hang

What does 'perine/o' refer to?

Perineum Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'peritone/o'?

Peritoneum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perone/o' refer to?

Fibula Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'phac/o'?

Lens of eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phag/o' mean?

Eat; swallow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phak/o' denote?

Lens of eye Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'phalang/o'?

Phalanges (of fingers and toes) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phall/o' mean?

Penis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pharmac/o, pharmaceut/o' refer to?

Drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'pharyng/o'?

Throat (pharynx) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phas/o' denote?

Speech Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phe/o' mean?

Dusky; dark Signup and view all the answers

What is signified by 'phil/o'?

Like; love; attraction to Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phim/o' refer to?

Muzzle Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'phleb/o'?

Vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phob/o' indicate?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phon/o' mean?

Voice; sound Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by '-phor/o'?

To bear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phot/o' denote?

Light Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phren/o' refer to?

Diaphragm; mind Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'physi/o'?

Nature; function Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phyt/o' mean?

Plant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pil/o' refer to?

Hair Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pineal/o' signify?

Pineal gland Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pituitar/o' denote?

Pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'plant/o'?

Sole of the foot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plas/o' mean?

Development; formation Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'ple/o'?

More; many Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pleur/o' refer to?

Pleura Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'plex/o'?

Plexus; network (of nerves) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pneum/o, pneumon/o' signify?

Lung; air; gas Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pod/o' refer to?

Foot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'poikil/o' mean?

Varied; irregular Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'pol/o'?

Extreme Signup and view all the answers

What does 'polyp/o' signify?

Polyp; small growth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pont/o' mean?

Pons (a part of the brain) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'poster/o' signify?

Back (of body); behind Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'presby/o'?

Old age Signup and view all the answers

What does 'proct/o' denote?

Anus and rectum Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'prostat/o'?

Prostate gland Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prot/o' mean?

First Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prote/o' refer to?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'proxim/o'?

Near Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prurit/o' mean?

Itching Signup and view all the answers

What does 'psych/o' signify?

Mind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pub/o' refer to?

Pubis (anterior part of hip bone) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pulmon/o' indicate?

Lung Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology - Ped/o to Pulmon/o

ped/o: Refers to child or foot; commonly used in pediatric contexts.
pelv/i, pelv/o: Pertains to the pelvis or hip region, significant in anatomy and medical fields.
pend/o: Means to hang; often found in descriptions of anatomical structures or conditions.
perine/o: Refers to the perineum, the region between the genital area and the anus.
peritone/o: Denotes the peritoneum, a membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering abdominal organs.
perone/o: Indicates the fibula, one of the two bones in the lower leg.
phac/o: Refers to the lens of the eye, important in discussions of vision and ophthalmology.
phag/o: Means to eat or swallow; relevant in terms related to digestion.
phak/o: Also indicates lens of the eye, highlighting characteristics related to vision.
phalang/o: Relates to the phalanges, the bones of fingers and toes.
phall/o: Refers to the penis; often used in discussions on male reproductive health.
pharmac/o, pharmaceut/o: Associated with drugs; central to pharmacology and medicine.
pharyng/o: Pertains to the throat (pharynx); vital for discussions of respiratory and digestive tracts.
phas/o: Relates to speech; significant in fields like speech therapy and neurology.
phe/o: Denotes dusky or dark; used in descriptions of skin conditions or other aspects.
phil/o: Represents attraction or love; has applications in behavioral sciences.
phim/o: Refers to a muzzle, often in anatomical or veterinary contexts.
phleb/o: Pertains to veins; critical for understanding circulatory health.
phob/o: Indicates fear; essential in psychology and understanding phobias.
phon/o: Refers to voice or sound; relevant in communications and speech studies.
-phor/o: Means to bear, commonly associated with conveying or carrying.
phot/o: Represents light; significant in optical sciences and photography.
phren/o: Relates to the diaphragm or mind; important in respiratory and psychological contexts.
physi/o: Refers to nature or function; critical in biology and health sciences.
phyt/o: Pertains to plants; relevant in botany and natural medicine.
pil/o: Refers to hair; significant in dermatology.
pineal/o: Relates to the pineal gland, involved in sleep cycles and hormonal balance.
pituitar/o: Refers to the pituitary gland, known as the "master gland" due to its regulatory roles.
plant/o: Indicates the sole of the foot; essential in anatomy.
plas/o: Relates to development or formation; used in terms like plasticity or regeneration.
ple/o: Refers to more or many; important in quantity-related terminology.
pleur/o: Pertains to the pleura, important in respiratory physiology.
plex/o: Refers to a plexus or network of nerves, crucial in neuroanatomy.
pneum/o, pneumon/o: Refers to lungs, air, or gas; essential in respiratory health discussions.
pod/o: Relates to the foot; crucial in podiatry and anatomical studies.
poikil/o: Indicates varied or irregular; relevant in descriptions of patterns or symptoms.
pol/o: Refers to extreme; often used in discussing extremes in health or conditions.
polyp/o: Indicates polyps or small growths; important in discussions about tumors or growths.
pont/o: Relates to the pons, a part of the brain involved in motor control and sensory analysis.
poster/o: Refers to the back of the body or behind; critical for anatomical orientation.
presby/o: Pertains to old age; relevant in geriatric medicine.
proct/o: Relates to the anus and rectum; significant in gastroenterology.
prostat/o: Refers to the prostate gland; essential in male reproductive health.
prot/o: Denotes first; often used in discussions of primary stages or elements.
prote/o: Refers to protein; significant in nutrition and biochemistry.
proxim/o: Indicates near; commonly used in descriptions of anatomical positioning.
prurit/o: Refers to itching; crucial in dermatological discussions.
psych/o: Relates to the mind; central in psychology and mental health studies.
pub/o: Pertains to the pubis, the front part of the hip bone; significant in pelvic anatomy.
pulmon/o: Refers to the lungs; critical in pulmonary medicine and respiratory discussions.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this set of flashcards focused on roots related to pediatrics and pulmonology. Each card includes a key term and its definition, helping you master essential vocabulary. Perfect for medical students and professionals alike.