Medical Terminology Flashcards
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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does GLUC/O stand for?

  • sugar, glucose (correct)
  • knowledge
  • condition of knowing
  • gluteus (buttocks)
  • What does GLUTE/O refer to?

    gluteus (buttocks)

    What does GLYC/O represent?

  • glucose, sugar (correct)
  • record, recording
  • angle
  • condition of knowing
  • What does GLYCOS/O mean?

    <p>glucose, sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GNATH/O stand for?

    <p>jaw, entire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of GNOS/O?

    <p>knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does -GNOSIA signify?

    <p>condition of knowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GON/O refer to?

    <p>seed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of GONAD/O?

    <p>gonad, sex organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GONI/O stand for?

    <p>angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does -GRAM mean?

    <p>record, recording</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GRANUL/O signify?

    <p>little grain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • GLUC/O refers to sugar or glucose, essential for energy in living organisms.
    • GLYC/O also means glucose or sugar, highlighting its role in metabolism.
    • GLYCOS/O indicates glucose or sugar, used in various biochemical contexts.

    Gluteal and Jaw Terms

    • GLUTE/O pertains to the gluteus or buttocks, associated with movement and posture.
    • GNATH/O denotes the jaw, indicating its relevance in anatomy and dentistry.

    Knowledge and Understanding Terms

    • GNOS/O relates to knowledge, often entailing comprehension and awareness.
    • -GNOSIA signifies a condition of knowing, relevant in medical and psychological contexts.

    Seed and Reproductive Terms

    • GON/O means seed, often used in biological and reproductive discussions.
    • GONAD/O refers to gonads or sex organs, crucial for reproduction and hormonal functions.

    Angular and Recording Terms

    • GONI/O indicates angle, applicable in geometry, anatomy, and various medical terms.
    • -GRAM implies a record or recording, utilized in diagnostic and research contexts.

    Granular Term

    • GRANUL/O signifies little grain, relevant in histology and material sciences, indicating fine or granular textures.

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    Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology with these flashcards focused on prefixes and root words related to glucose, the jaw, and knowledge. Each card presents a term along with its definition to enhance your understanding of medical language.

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