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What does the prefix Ocul-(o) refer to?
What does the prefix Ocul-(o) refer to?
What does Odont-(o) mean?
What does Odont-(o) mean?
Tooth
What is an -Ologist?
What is an -Ologist?
Person who does / studies
What does -Ology stand for?
What does -Ology stand for?
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What does -Oma mean?
What does -Oma mean?
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What does Once-(i) refer to?
What does Once-(i) refer to?
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What does Oophor-(o) mean?
What does Oophor-(o) mean?
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What is the meaning of Ophthaim-(o)?
What is the meaning of Ophthaim-(o)?
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What does -Opia refer to?
What does -Opia refer to?
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What does -Ospy mean?
What does -Ospy mean?
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What does -Opt-(ic) refer to?
What does -Opt-(ic) refer to?
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What does Or-(o) stand for?
What does Or-(o) stand for?
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What does Orch-(ido) refer to?
What does Orch-(ido) refer to?
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What does -Orrhea mean?
What does -Orrhea mean?
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What does orth-(o) indicate?
What does orth-(o) indicate?
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Study Notes
Ocular and Dental Terminology
- Ocul-(o): Refers specifically to the eye, used in various medical terms related to vision and eye disorders.
- Odont-(o): Pertains to teeth, commonly used in dentistry-related terminology.
Terminology Related to Specialists and Studies
- -Ologist: Denotes a specialist or an individual who studies a particular field.
- -Ology: Indicates the study or science of a specific subject; foundational in many scientific disciplines.
Pathology and Medical Conditions
- -Oma: Signifies a tumor or swelling; a prefix used in oncology to describe different types of tumors.
- Once-(i): Represents a mass or bulk, often associated with tumors in medical terminology.
Reproductive Health Terminology
- Oophor-(o): Refers to the ovary, specifically linked to female reproductive health and related conditions.
- Orch-(ido): Pertains to the testicles, important in male reproductive health terminology.
Vision and Eye Examination Terms
- Ophthaim-(o): Another term for the eye; often interchangeable with ocul-(o).
- -Opia: Relates to vision, frequently used in terms describing visual impairments.
- -Ospy: Indicates the action of viewing; associated with procedures like endoscopy.
- -Opt-(ic): Connects to vision or the eye, forming terms related to optical health.
General Oral Terminology
- Or-(o): Denotes mouth; used in various terms related to oral health and dentistry.
Fluid and Discharge Terms
- -Orrhea: Refers to flow or discharge, often used in medical contexts to describe abnormal bodily discharges.
Normality and Alignment Terms
- Orth-(o): Signifies normality or being straight; commonly used in orthopedics and orthodontics.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards focused on prefixes and suffixes related to the human body. Learn important terms like 'Ocul-(o)' for eye and 'Odont-(o)' for tooth, among others. Perfect for students in healthcare fields or anyone interested in medical language.
