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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.