Medical Terminology Flashcards (Albin/o to -tome)

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Medical Terminology Key Terms

albin/o: Refers to the color white, often used in terms related to conditions like albinism.
bi/o: Denotes life, a root in many medical terms related to biological functions.
kerat/o: Indicates hardness or horn-like characteristics; commonly used in terms relating to the cornea.
leuk/o: Another term for white, prevalent in medical contexts referring to white blood cells (leukocytes).
lip/o: Pertains to fat, featured in terms connected to obesity, lipids, and fatty tissues.
hidr/o: Relates to sweat, used in terms addressing sweating disorders or glands.
electr/o: Signifies electricity; often found in medical technology contexts.
itchy/o: Refers to scaly or dry conditions, typically associated with dermatological issues.
cutane/o: Directly refers to the skin, utilized in various dermatological terms.
cry/o: Means cold; used in terms involving cryotherapy and cold sensations.
derm/o: Another skin-related root, broadly used in dermatology.
cyan/o: Indicates the blue color, often related to cyanosis in clinical diagnoses.
diaphor/o: Refers to profuse sweating, common in discussions about hyperhidrosis.
dermat/o: A versatile term for skin, frequently used interchangeably with cutane/o.
erythr/o: Signifies the color red, commonly seen in terms associated with red blood cells (erythrocytes).
-opsy: Suffix meaning "view of," commonly used in terms like biopsy to indicate examination of tissue.
-derma: A suffix referring to skin, seen in pathologies related to skin conditions.
-tome: Instrument designation used to cut, appears in surgical contexts such as in "microtome" for thin tissue slicing.

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This quiz features flashcards for essential medical terminology from 'albin/o' to '-tome', helping students learn key prefixes and suffixes. Each term is accompanied by its definition to facilitate understanding and retention. Perfect for medical students or anyone interested in the field of medicine.