Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does the term 'angi/o' refer to?

fungus

blood vessel (correct)

cell

artery

What does the term 'arteri/o, arter/o' mean?

cell

artery (correct)

vein

blood vessel

What is the meaning of 'cyt/o'?

red blood cell

cell (correct)

protection

fungus

What does 'erythr/o' refer to?

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What does the term 'fung/o' mean?

fungus Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'hem/a/o/hermat/o'?

blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'immun/o' stand for?

immune, protection, safe Signup and view all the answers

What does 'leuk/o' refer to?

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What does 'lymph/o, lymphat/o' mean?

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What is the meaning of 'myel/o'?

spinal cord, bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'morph/o' indicate?

shape, form Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'nucle/o' refer to?

nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phag/o' mean?

eat, swallow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phleb/o' refer to?

vein Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'splen/o' mean?

spleen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thromb/o' indicate?

clot Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'thym/o'?

thymus gland Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tonsill/o' refer to?

tonsils Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tox/o' mean?

poison, poisonous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ven/i, ven/o, phleb/o' indicate?

vein Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'vir/o' mean?

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What does 'adenoid/o' refer to?

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology: Vascular and Cellular Roots

Angi/o: Refers to blood vessels, critical in understanding circulation and related disorders.
Arteri/o, Arter/o: Pertains specifically to arteries, the vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Phleb/o, Ven/i, Ven/o: Indicates veins, which return deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Cell and Blood Components

Cyt/o: Denotes cells, the basic unit of life and focal point in many medical conditions.
Erythr/o: Specifically relates to red blood cells, vital for oxygen transport in the body.
Leuk/o: Refers to white blood cells, essential for immune response and fighting infections.
Hemat/o, Hem/a/o: Represents blood in general, an important substance in various medical contexts.

Immune System and Infections

Immun/o: Relates to the immune system, protection against infections and diseases.
Myel/o: Pertains to the spinal cord and bone marrow, where blood cell production occurs.
Thym/o: Refers to the thymus gland, crucial for the development of T-cells in the immune system.

Structural and Functional Elements

Morph/o: Indicates shape or form, important when discussing cellular structure and pathology.
Nucle/o: Refers to the nucleus, the control center of the cell containing genetic material.
Phag/o: Relates to the process of eating or swallowing, often in the context of organisms like macrophages that consume pathogens.

Lymphatic System

Lymph/o, Lymphat/o: Associated with lymph, the fluid containing immune cells that circulates through the lymphatic system.
Splen/o: Pertains to the spleen, an organ involved in filtering blood and supporting the immune system.
Adenoid/o: Refers to adenoids, lymphatic tissue involved in protecting against pathogens.

Clotting and Toxins

Thromb/o: Refers to a clot, significant in discussions on thrombosis and hemostasis.
Tox/o: Denotes poison or poisonous substances, relevant in toxicology and understanding adverse effects.

Fungal and Viral Infections

Fung/o: Relates to fungi, pathogens that can cause a variety of infections.
Vir/o: Refers to viruses, important in studying infectious diseases and immune responses.

Focus on terms associated with blood and its components, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, and the processes of clotting and immune response.

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Test your knowledge of medical terms related to blood vessels, cells, and immunity with these flashcards. Each card features a term along with its definition to help you master important concepts in medical terminology.