Medical Terminology Flashcards

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.