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What does the term 'Nas(o)' refer to?
What does the suffix '-natal' signify?
pertaining to birth
What is the meaning of 'necr/o'?
death
What does the term 'neo' mean?
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What does 'neph- (r, ro)' refer to?
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What does 'neur/o' stand for?
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What does 'noct/i' signify?
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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'ocul/o'?
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What does 'odont/o' refer to?
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What does 'olig/o' mean?
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What does the suffix '-ologist' refer to?
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What does '-ology' mean?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-oma'?
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What does '-oncol/i' signify?
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What does 'oophor/o' stand for?
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What does 'opthalm/o' mean?
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What does the suffix '-opia' signify?
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What does '-opsy' stand for?
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What does 'opt- (ic)' refer to?
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Study Notes
Nas(o) - Opt/ic Flashcards Study Notes
- Nas(o): Refers specifically to the nose, an essential component of the respiratory system.
- -natal: Indicates a relationship to birth, often used in terms like prenatal or postnatal.
- Necr/o: Denotes death, frequently used in medical contexts discussing cell death or necrosis.
- Neo: Signifies 'new,' commonly used in terms like neonatal or neoplasm.
- Neph- (r, ro): Pertains to the kidney, integral to the urinary system and fluid regulation.
- Neur/o: Relates to nerves and the nervous system, encompassing both peripheral and central nervous system components.
- Noct/i: Refers to night, often used in medical terms associated with sleep or nocturnal physiology.
- Non-: A prefix meaning 'not,' used to negate medical terms.
- Ocul/o: Pertains to the eye, foundational in discussions of vision and ocular health.
- Odont/o: Relates to the tooth, frequently used in dentistry and oral health contexts.
- Olig/o: Indicates a small quantity or scanty condition, relevant in various medical diagnoses.
- -ologist: Denotes a specialist in a particular field of study or medicine, such as cardiologist or biologist.
- -ology: Refers to the study of a specific field, such as biology or psychology.
- -oma: Indicates a tumor or mass, important in oncology and pathological diagnoses.
- -oncol/i: Refers to a mass or bulk, often used in the context of tumors and cancers.
- Oophor/o: Pertains to the ovary, key in reproductive health and gynecology.
- Opthalm/o: Relates to the eye, used interchangeably with ocul/o in medical terminology.
- -opia: Refers to sight, often used in terms related to vision impairments, such as myopia or hyperopia.
- -opsy: Indicates examination or view, commonly used in medical diagnostics, such as biopsy.
- Opt- (ic): Pertains to vision or the eye, foundational in optometry and ophthalmology.
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Explore essential medical prefixes and suffixes with this flashcard study set. Each term relates to critical bodily functions and systems, including respiratory, urinary, and nervous systems. Perfect for students and professionals seeking to enhance their medical vocabulary.
