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What does the combining form aneurysmo/o refer to?
What is the definition of the combining form angio/o?
Vessel (usually blood or lymph)
What does vascul/o indicate?
Vessel (usually blood or lymph)
What is indicated by the combining form aort/o?
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What does the combining form arteri/o mean?
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What is the defining term for arteriol/o?
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What does the combining form atri/o stand for?
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What is ather/o associated with?
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What does the combining form cardi/o mean?
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What does coron/o refer to?
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What does the combining form electr/o refer to?
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What is the definition of embol/o?
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What does hemangi/o stand for?
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What does my/o indicate?
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What does phleb/o refer to?
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What is ven/o associated with?
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What does the combining form scler/o mean?
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What does sept/o refer to?
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What does sphygm/o indicate?
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What does sten/o mean?
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What does thromb/o signify?
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What does the combining form valv/o refer to?
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What does valvul/o indicate?
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What does vas/o refer to?
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What is the definition of ventricul/o?
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Study Notes
Medical Combining Forms and Their Meanings
- aneurysmo/o: Refers to a widened blood vessel, indicating potential vascular issues.
- angio/o: Denotes a vessel, commonly associated with blood or lymphatic systems, integral to circulatory studies.
- vascul/o: Similar to angio/o, representing blood or lymph vessels, highlighting importance in vascular health.
- aort/o: Specifically pertains to the aorta, the major artery responsible for distributing oxygenated blood.
- arteri/o: Represents arteries, crucial conduits for blood flow from the heart to various body parts.
- arteriol/o: Refers to arterioles, the smaller branches of arteries, playing a key role in regulating blood pressure.
- atri/o: Indicates the atrium, one of the heart's upper chambers that receives blood.
- ather/o: Relates to fatty plaque, often found in atherosclerosis, impacting cardiovascular health.
- cardi/o: Refers to the heart, a central organ in the circulatory system, essential for understanding cardiology.
- coron/o: Also denotes the heart, particularly in relation to coronary arteries supplying the heart muscle.
- electr/o: Refers to electricity, significant in understanding electrical activity and rhythms within the heart.
- embol/o: Denotes an embolus, a blood clot or foreign material that can obstruct blood vessels, leading to various medical conditions.
- hemangi/o: Refers to blood vessels, important in discussions about tumors or lesions arising from vascular tissues.
- my/o: Represents muscle, essential in understanding the muscular structure of the heart and its function.
- phleb/o: Relates to veins, vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- ven/o: Another term for veins, underlining the significance of venous return in circulation.
- scler/o: Refers to hardening of the sclera (the white part of the eye), indicating possible scleral diseases.
- sept/o: Indicates the septum, a wall separating the heart's chambers, crucial in heart anatomy.
- sphygm/o: Relates to pulse, essential for assessing cardiovascular health.
- sten/o: Refers to narrowing or stricture, often associated with vascular constrictions that can result in complications.
- thromb/o: Denotes a blood clot, critical in understanding thrombosis and its impacts on health.
- valv/o: Refers to a valve, an essential component in maintaining unidirectional blood flow in the heart and vessels.
- valvul/o: Another term for valve, relevant in discussions about valvular heart diseases.
- vas/o: Refers to a vessel, vas deferens, or duct, highlighting its role in both circulatory and reproductive systems.
- ventricul/o: Indicates ventricle, relevant for both cardiac and cerebral anatomy, emphasizing its role in heart function or brain structure.
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Enhance your understanding of medical terms with these flashcards from Chapter 8. This quiz covers essential combining forms related to blood vessels, which are crucial for anyone studying medicine or health sciences. Perfect for quick revision or exam preparation.
