Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does 'Cyt/o' refer to?

Organ

Cell (correct)

Tissue

Skin

What is the meaning of 'Epitheli/o'?

Skin

What does 'Fibr/o' mean?

Fibrous

What is the definition of 'Hist/o'?

Tissue Signup and view all the answers

The term 'Lip/o' refers to what substance?

Fat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'My/o' signify?

Muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Neur/o'?

Nerve Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Organ/o' stand for?

Organ Signup and view all the answers

The term 'Viscer/o' relates to what?

Internal organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Cyte'?

Cell Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gen' mean?

Agent that causes Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Genic'?

Producing Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Oma'.

Swelling Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Osis' signify?

Abnormal condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Pathy'?

Disease Signup and view all the answers

The term 'Plasm' refers to what?

Growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Sacroma'?

Malignant tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Superior' mean?

Above Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Inferior'.

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What does 'Ventral' mean?

Towards belly or front Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Dorsal'?

Near the back Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Anterior'.

Situated in the front Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Posterior' mean?

Situated in the back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Carnial' refer to?

Near the head Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Caudal'.

Near sacrum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Medial' mean?

Toward midline of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Lateral'?

Towards side farther from the midline Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Proximal' mean?

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Define 'Distal'.

Farther from the origin Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cells and Tissues

Cyt/o: Refers to a cell, the basic unit of life.
Cyte: Another term for cell, often used in compound words related to cell types.
Hist/o: Refers to tissue, which is a group of similar cells working together for a common function.

Types of Tissues and Structures

Epitheli/o: Pertains to skin, the outer protective layer of the body.
Fibr/o: Related to fibrous tissue, which provides support and strength to different structures in the body.
My/o: Indicates muscle tissue, essential for movement and stability.
Organ/o: Refers to organs, which are made up of different types of tissues working together to perform specific functions.
Viscer/o: Relates to internal organs, such as those within the abdominal cavity.

Medical Terminology – Conditions and Characteristics

Gen: An agent that causes or initiates a process, particularly in biological contexts.
Genic: Describes something that produces or causes another thing, often used in genetics (e.g., carcinogenic).
Oma: Refers to a swelling or tumor, often indicating the presence of a mass.
Osis: Denotes an abnormal condition or disease, often used in medical diagnoses (e.g., leukocytosis).
Pathy: Indicates disease, typically used in contexts describing various types of illnesses or disorders.
Plasm: Refers to growth, especially in cellular contexts, often suggesting a cellular component (e.g., cytoplasm).

Sacroma: Specifically refers to malignant tumors that arise from connective tissue and are highly aggressive.

Anatomical Terminology

Superior: Indicates a position above another structure.
Inferior: Refers to a position below another structure.
Ventral: Denotes the front or belly side of a body structure.
Dorsal: Refers to the back side of a body structure.
Anterior: Pertains to the front of the body.
Posterior: Indicates the back of the body.

Directional and Positional Terms

Carnial: Reference point near the head region.
Caudal: Describes a position near the sacrum or tail end of the body.
Medial: Indicates a position closer to the midline of the body.
Lateral: Refers to a position farther from the midline of the body.
Proximal: Indicates a position nearer to the origin of a structure, commonly used in limb anatomy.
Distal: Describes a position farther from the origin of a structure.

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This quiz focuses on medical terminology related to cellular components and tissues. Each flashcard presents a word prefix along with its definition. Perfect for students and professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of medical vocabulary.