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What does the root word 'Phleb/o' refer to?
What does the root word 'Phleb/o' refer to?
Vein
What does '-poiesis' mean in medical terms?
What does '-poiesis' mean in medical terms?
Production/formation
What is indicated by the suffix '-scopy'?
What is indicated by the suffix '-scopy'?
Viewing
What does '-capnia' refer to?
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What is the medical term for Tympanic membrane?
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What does the root 'Kerat/o' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-plasty' refer to?
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What does '-itis' signify?
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What does 'Hyper-' mean?
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What does '-emia' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'Endo' mean?
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What does the suffix '-ectasis' indicate?
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What does 'Arthr/o' refer to?
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What is meant by 'Bronch/o'?
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What does the suffix '-ptysis' signify?
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What does the prefix 'Dys-' mean?
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What does the suffix '-pnea' indicate?
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What does 'phren/o' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'rhin/o'?
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What does 'Leuk/o' signify?
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What does the suffix '-penia' indicate?
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What does 'xer/o' mean?
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What does 'Cutane/o' refer to?
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What does 'Kal/i' refer to?
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What does 'Myel/o' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-cyte' mean?
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What does '-blast' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-lysis' signify?
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What does 'PA/Lateral' stand for?
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What does 'CT Scan' refer to?
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What does 'Ultrasound (sonography)' use to produce images?
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What is 'Moh's Surgery' used for?
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What is a 'Myelogram'?
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What are 'Cardiac Enzymes' used to monitor?
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What is an 'Echocardiogram'?
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What is a 'Linear Accelerator'?
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What does 'In Vitro' mean?
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What is 'MRI' used for?
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What does 'WBC differential' determine?
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What does 'Hematocrit' measure?
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What does 'Albumin Level' indicate?
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What is 'Alopecia'?
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What does 'Diaphoresis' refer to?
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What does 'Erythema' mean?
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What is 'Mucositis'?
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What does 'Fibrosis' refer to?
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What does 'Cyanosis' indicate?
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What is 'Anaphylaxis'?
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What is 'Cushing Syndrome'?
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What is 'Graves Disease'?
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What does 'Diabetes mellitus' signify?
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What does 'Gynecomastia' refer to?
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What is 'Tetralogy of Fallot'?
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What is 'Mitral Valve Prolapse'?
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What is 'DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)'?
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What is 'Anemia'?
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What is 'Osteoporosis'?
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What does 'Osteomyelitis' refer to?
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What is 'Osteomalacia'?
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What does 'Albinism' refer to?
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What is 'Psoriasis'?
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What does 'Myopia' refer to?
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What is 'Otitis media'?
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What is 'Glaucoma'?
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What is 'Macular degeneration'?
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What does 'Tinnitus' refer to?
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What is a 'Bedsore'?
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What does 'COPD' stand for?
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What is 'Ischemia'?
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What does 'Hodgkin's Disease' signify?
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What does 'HIV' stand for?
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What is 'Scoliosis'?
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What is 'Hemophilia'?
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What is 'Kaposi Sarcoma'?
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What is the 'Cochlea'?
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What does 'Modality' refer to in medical terms?
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What is 'Radiation' used for?
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What does 'Metastasis' refer to?
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What does 'Remission' mean?
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What is the 'orthopneic position'?
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What is the 'Humerus'?
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What does 'Atrophy' mean?
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What is the 'Mandible'?
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What does 'Acetabulum' refer to?
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What is 'Bulla'?
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What does 'Atopy' mean?
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What is 'endarterectomy'?
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What does the 'Mitral Valve' do?
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What is the 'SA node'?
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What is 'Heparin' used for?
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What does the 'Spleen' do?
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What does 'Interstitial' mean?
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What is a 'Diuretic'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Study Notes
- Phleb/o: Refers to a vein; essential for understanding vascular terminology.
- -poiesis: Indicates production or formation, commonly used in blood-related contexts (e.g., hematopoiesis).
- -scopy: Denotes the act of viewing or examining, often used in diagnostic procedures (e.g., endoscopy).
- -capnia: Relates to carbon dioxide levels in the blood, significant in respiratory and metabolic conditions.
- Myring/o: Pertains to the tympanic membrane (eardrum), important in otology.
- Kerat/o: Indicates the cornea, crucial for understanding eye anatomy and conditions (e.g., keratitis).
- -plasty: Refers to surgical repair or reconstruction, utilized in various surgical contexts (e.g., rhinoplasty).
- -itis: Signifies inflammation of an organ or tissue, critical in diagnosing inflammatory diseases (e.g., appendicitis).
- Hyper-: Means excessively or above normal levels, used in various medical conditions (e.g., hypertension).
- -emia: Indicates a condition of the blood, often used to describe types of blood disorders (e.g., anemia).
- Endo-: Indicates "within" or "inside," often used in anatomical contexts (e.g., endoscopy).
- -ectasis: Means dilation or expansion; relevant in respiratory and vascular contexts (e.g., bronchiectasis).
- Arthr/o: Refers to a joint; key for understanding musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., arthritis).
- Bronch/o: Relates to bronchial tubes; essential for respiratory system terminology.
- -ptysis: Indicates spewing or expectoration, often used in respiratory contexts.
- Dys-: Indicates abnormality, significant in medical descriptions of dysfunctions (e.g., dysphagia).
- -pnea: Refers to breathing, used in various respiratory conditions (e.g., apnea).
- Phren/o: Relates to diaphragm or mind, important in both respiratory and psychological contexts.
- Rhin/o: Refers to the nose; important in otorhinolaryngology terminology.
- Leuk/o: Indicates white, often used in contexts related to blood cells (e.g., leukemia).
- -penia: Refers to deficiency of a substance; frequently used in hematology (e.g., leukopenia).
- Xer/o: Signifies dryness, used in dermatological and other medical contexts (e.g., xerostomia).
- Cutane/o: Refers to skin; vital for understanding dermatological conditions (e.g., cutaneous lesions).
- Kal/i: Refers to potassium, essential in discussing electrolyte balance (e.g., hypokalemia).
- Myel/o: Pertains to spinal cord or bone marrow, important in neurology and hematology contexts.
- -cyte: Refers to a cell; a fundamental concept in cellular biology.
- -blast: Indicates an embryonic or immature cell; key in developmental biology (e.g., osteoblast).
- -lysis: Means breakdown, separation, or loosening; significant in medical diagnoses (e.g., hemolysis).
- PA/Lateral: Stands for posterior-anterior view and lateral view, important in radiographic terminology.
- CT Scan: Computed Tomography scan; produces detailed images of internal organs using X-rays.
- Ultrasound (sonography): Imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize structures within the body.
- Moh's Surgery: Treatment designed for skin cancer, focusing on removing cancerous tissue while preserving healthy tissue.
- Myelogram: An X-ray study that involves dye injection into the spinal canal to assess nerve roots.
- Cardiac Enzymes: Proteins from heart muscle cells; elevated levels indicate heart muscle injury.
- Echocardiogram: A record obtained from echocardiography, crucial for assessing cardiac function.
- Linear Accelerator: Device that accelerates charged particles for medical treatment, particularly in radiotherapy.
- In Vitro: Tests or procedures conducted in a controlled environment outside a living organism.
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Utilizes magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of soft tissues and bones.
- WBC differential: Determines the number and percentage of different types of white blood cells in blood analysis.
- Hematocrit: Proportion of total blood volume composed of red blood cells, important for assessing anemia.
- Albumin Level: Reflects the main protein in blood, key in regulating osmotic pressure.
- Alopecia: Refers to hair loss; commonly discussed in dermatology.
- Diaphoresis: Indicates excessive sweating, often related to medical conditions or physical responses.
- Erythema: Redness of the skin or mucous membranes, significant in diagnosing inflammatory conditions.
- Mucositis: Inflammation of mucous membranes lining the digestive tract; often seen in chemotherapy patients.
- Fibrosis: Increased interstitial fibrous tissue; relevant in chronic diseases and organ dysfunction.
- Cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of the skin, indicative of oxygen deprivation.
- Anaphylaxis: Severe, life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate medical attention.
- Cushing Syndrome: A complex hormonal condition affecting multiple body systems, often related to cortisol levels.
- Graves Disease: Autoimmune disorder causing overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to metabolic disturbances.
- Diabetes mellitus: Disorder of carbohydrate metabolism characterized by insufficient insulin secretion or utilization.
- Gynecomastia: Excessive breast development in males; often endocrinological in nature.
- Tetralogy of Fallot: Congenital heart defect characterized by four specific heart abnormalities.
- Mitral Valve Prolapse: Disorder where mitral valve flaps close incompletely, potentially causing sounds like clicks or murmurs.
- DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis): Condition involving thrombus formation in deep veins, may be asymptomatic or cause pain.
- Anemia: Deficiency in red blood cells, leading to fatigue and weakness.
- Osteoporosis: Condition characterized by decreased bone density, common in older women.
- Osteomyelitis: Infectious disease of bone, often bacterial, leading to severe pain and potential tissue death.
- Osteomalacia: Softening of bones in adults, akin to rickets in children.
- Albinism: Genetic condition leading to a lack of pigmentation in skin, hair, and eyes.
- Psoriasis: Chronic skin disease leading to red patches covered with scales, prevalent in dermatology.
- Pruritis: Itching sensation due to nerve irritation, a common symptom in many dermatological conditions.
- Herpes: Inflammatory skin diseases caused by herpesviruses, featuring clusters of vesicles.
- Myopia: Condition where visual images focus in front of the retina, commonly known as nearsightedness.
- Otitis media: Inflammation of the middle ear, often causing pain and potential hearing loss.
- Glaucoma: Disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure leading to vision loss.
- Macular degeneration: Gradual loss of central vision, often associated with aging.
- Tinnitus: Perception of ringing or roaring sounds without external sound sources.
- Bedsore (Decubitus ulcer): Sore from prolonged pressure on the skin, common in immobile patients.
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Chronic condition causing irreversible airway obstruction.
- Ischemia: Deficient blood supply to an area, typically due to arterial blockage.
- Hodgkin's Disease: Neoplastic disease characterized by lymph node enlargement and progressive anemia.
- HIV: Virus responsible for causing AIDS, affecting immune function.
- Scoliosis: Lateral curvature of the spine, often requiring management for correction.
- Hemophilia: Serious disorder causing prolonged bleeding due to clotting factor deficiencies.
- Kaposi Sarcoma: Neoplastic disease associated with HIV and herpesvirus, often affecting skin and mucous membranes.
- Cochlea: Inner ear structure responsible for hearing by converting sound waves to nerve signals.
- Modality: Therapeutic methods or agents, exemplified by surgery or chemotherapy.
- Radiation: Controlled application of energy used in treatment to target disease processes.
- Metastasis: Spread of disease (e.g., cancer) from the primary site to other body locations.
- Remission: Period during serious illness where signs and symptoms significantly diminish or disappear.
- Orthopneic position: Sitting position propped by pillows to facilitate easier breathing.
- Humerus: Long bone in the upper arm; vital for understanding arm anatomy.
- Atrophy: Gradual muscle or tissue loss due to disuse or disease.
- Laminectomy: Surgical procedure involving removal of part of a vertebra.
- Mandible: Lower jawbone, crucial for dental and facial anatomy.
- Acetabulum: The socket in the hip joint that receives the femur.
- Bulla: A rounded, fluid-filled
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