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What does the term 'angi/o' refer to?
What does the term 'arteri/o, arter/o' mean?
What is the meaning of 'cyt/o'?
What does 'erythr/o' refer to?
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What does 'leuk/o' refer to?
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What does 'lymph/o, lymphat/o' mean?
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What does 'morph/o' indicate?
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What does the term 'nucle/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.
Summary of Blood-Related Terms
- Focus on terms associated with blood and its components, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, and the processes of clotting and immune response.
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