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What does the suffix -tocia mean?
What does the suffix -tocia mean?
childbirth, labor
What does the CF hyster/o mean?
What does the CF hyster/o mean?
uterus, womb
What does the CF mast/o mean?
What does the CF mast/o mean?
breast
What do the CFs spermat/o and sperm/o mean?
What do the CFs spermat/o and sperm/o mean?
What does the CF gon/o mean?
What does the CF gon/o mean?
What does the CF olig/o mean?
What does the CF olig/o mean?
What does the suffix -spadias mean?
What does the suffix -spadias mean?
What does the prefix epi- mean?
What does the prefix epi- mean?
What does the CF oophor/o mean?
What does the CF oophor/o mean?
What does the prefix primi- mean?
What does the prefix primi- mean?
What does the CF gynec/o mean?
What does the CF gynec/o mean?
What does the CF crypt/o mean?
What does the CF crypt/o mean?
What does the suffix -cide mean?
What does the suffix -cide mean?
What does the suffix -genesis mean?
What does the suffix -genesis mean?
What does the prefix brachy- mean?
What does the prefix brachy- mean?
What does the CF colp/o mean?
What does the CF colp/o mean?
What does the suffix -gravida mean?
What does the suffix -gravida mean?
What does the prefix ante- mean?
What does the prefix ante- mean?
What does the prefix dys- mean?
What does the prefix dys- mean?
What does the CF balan/o mean?
What does the CF balan/o mean?
What is the term for the occurrence of pain during sexual intercourse?
What is the term for the occurrence of pain during sexual intercourse?
What is the term for the spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum?
What is the term for the spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum?
What cycle does the endometrium shed the lining of the uterus?
What cycle does the endometrium shed the lining of the uterus?
What is the movable skin covering the glans penis called?
What is the movable skin covering the glans penis called?
What is the normal position of the uterus?
What is the normal position of the uterus?
What is the term for sterilization after a c-section?
What is the term for sterilization after a c-section?
What condition may be caused by a lack of testosterone?
What condition may be caused by a lack of testosterone?
What is the term for the closure of the vaginal canal?
What is the term for the closure of the vaginal canal?
The prostate-specific antigen test is used for screening prostate cancer.
The prostate-specific antigen test is used for screening prostate cancer.
What sexually transmitted infection is known as the 'silent disease'?
What sexually transmitted infection is known as the 'silent disease'?
What class of drugs is used to treat recurrent herpes?
What class of drugs is used to treat recurrent herpes?
Which class of drugs should patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension avoid?
Which class of drugs should patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension avoid?
The swelling or herniation of the sac surrounding the testes is called a hydrocele.
The swelling or herniation of the sac surrounding the testes is called a hydrocele.
What term describes the permanent cessation of menstruation due to aging?
What term describes the permanent cessation of menstruation due to aging?
What structure carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct?
What structure carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection associated with four distinct phases.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection associated with four distinct phases.
What is the elective procedure for male sterilization called?
What is the elective procedure for male sterilization called?
What term describes a woman who has delivered more than one viable infant?
What term describes a woman who has delivered more than one viable infant?
Meatitis is the inflammation of the glans penis.
Meatitis is the inflammation of the glans penis.
What type of pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside the uterine lining?
What type of pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside the uterine lining?
What is the surgical procedure involving an incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove a fetus?
What is the surgical procedure involving an incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove a fetus?
What is Epididymitis commonly associated with?
What is Epididymitis commonly associated with?
What is the term for the congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening, such as the vagina?
What is the term for the congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening, such as the vagina?
What is the malformation in which the urethra opens on the undersurface of the penis called?
What is the malformation in which the urethra opens on the undersurface of the penis called?
What is the procedure in which radioactive 'seeds' are inserted?
What is the procedure in which radioactive 'seeds' are inserted?
Study Notes
Medical Terminology Definitions
- Suffix -tocia refers to childbirth or labor.
- Combining form hyster/o denotes the uterus or womb.
- Combining form mast/o signifies breast.
- Combining forms spermat/o and sperm/o mean spermatozoa or sperm cells.
- Combining form gon/o represents seed, encompassing both ovum and spermatozoon.
- Combining form olig/o indicates scanty amounts.
- Suffix -spadias refers to a slit or fissure.
- Prefix epi- means above or upon.
- Combining form oophor/o indicates the ovary.
- Prefix primi- signifies first.
- Combining form gynec/o relates to woman or female.
- Combining form crypt/o means hidden.
- Suffix -cide denotes killing.
- Suffix -genesis refers to forming, producing, or origin.
- Prefix brachy- denotes short.
- Combining form colp/o signifies vagina.
- Suffix -gravida indicates a pregnant woman.
- Prefix ante- means before or in front of.
- Prefix dys- denotes bad, painful, or difficult.
- Combining form balan/o refers to the glans penis.
Conditions and Procedures
- Dyspareunia is the term for pain during sexual intercourse.
- Testicular torsion describes the spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum.
- The menstrual cycle is when the endometrium sheds the lining of the uterus.
- Prepuce is the movable skin covering the glans penis.
- Anteflexion is the normal position of the uterus.
- Tubal ligation is a sterilization procedure performed post-C-section.
- Hypogonadism results from low testosterone levels.
- Colpocleisis refers to the closure of the vaginal canal.
- Prostate-specific antigen tests are utilized for screening prostate cancer.
- Chlamydia is known as the "silent disease" due to mild or absent symptoms.
- Antivirals are drugs used for recurrent herpes treatment.
- Anti-impotence agents are contraindicated in patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension.
- A hydrocele is the swelling or herniation of the sac surrounding the testes.
- Menopause signifies the permanent cessation of menstruation due to aging.
- Vas deferens is the structure that carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct.
- Bilateral vasectomy is the elective sterilization procedure for males.
- Multipara describes a woman who has delivered more than one viable infant.
- Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants on tissue other than the uterine lining.
- C-section is a surgical procedure involving an incision in the abdomen and uterus to remove a fetus.
- Epididymitis is commonly associated with sexually transmitted infections.
- Atresia denotes the congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening, such as the vagina.
- Hypospadias is a malformation where the urethra opens on the undersurface of the penis.
- Brachytherapy is a procedure where radioactive "seeds" are inserted.
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Test your knowledge of key medical terminology related to reproductive health and anatomy. This quiz covers important prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms frequently used in medical contexts. Assess your understanding of terms that describe childbirth, female and male reproductive organs, and more.
