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What does the suffix '-cyte' mean?
What is a leukocyte?
white blood cell
What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify?
What does 'splenectomy' mean?
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What does the suffix '-emia' stand for?
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What is 'anemia'?
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What does '-emesis' mean?
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What is 'hyperemesis'?
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What does the suffix '-ism' indicate?
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What does 'inflammation' refer to in medical terms?
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What does the suffix '-logy' mean?
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What is hematology?
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What does the suffix '-megaly' signify?
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What does 'splenomegaly' mean?
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What does the suffix '-oma' indicate?
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What is 'melanoma'?
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What does the suffix '-osis' signify?
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What does '-ostomy' mean?
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What does 'ileostomy' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-otomy' signify?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Definitions
- -cyte: Refers to a cell, fundamental unit of life.
- leukocyte: A type of white blood cell involved in the immune response, essential for fighting infections.
- -ectomy: Surgical term indicating the removal of a specific body part or organ.
- splenectomy: The surgical procedure for removing the spleen, often performed due to injury or disease.
Blood-Related Conditions
- -emia: A suffix denoting a condition related to the blood.
- anemia: A condition characterized by a lack of red blood cells, leading to fatigue and weakness.
- -emesis: A term used to describe the act of vomiting.
- hyperemesis: An excessive form of vomiting, often seen in severe cases such as pregnancy complications.
Inflammatory and Study Terms
- -ism: Indicates a condition, often denoting a disease or syndrome.
- -itis: Refers to inflammation in tissues, often indicating an infection.
- -logy: The study or science of a particular subject.
- hematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders.
Growth and Enlargement Terms
- -megaly: Indicates enlargement of an organ or tissue.
- splenomegaly: The abnormal enlargement of the spleen, often a sign of disease.
- -oma: A suffix denoting tumors, can refer to both benign and malignant growths.
- melanoma: A type of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes, can be life-threatening.
Other Medical Procedures
- -osis: A suffix indicating a condition, often implying an abnormal state.
- -ostomy: Surgical creation of an opening, typically to allow the passage of bodily fluids.
- ileostomy: A specific type of ostomy that creates an opening into the ileum, part of the small intestine.
- -otomy: A surgical procedure that involves making an incision or cut into an organ or structure.
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Explore essential medical terms with this flashcard quiz covering suffixes from -cyte to -otomy. Each card provides a specific term along with its definition, aiding in the understanding of medical language. Perfect for students and professionals alike!
