Questions and Answers
What does the term Ost-(e,eo) refer to?
What does -Oscopy mean?
Diagnostic examination
What does -Osis indicate?
Condition or process of death
What does Ot-(o) refer to?
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What does -Otomic signify?
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What does the suffix -Ous indicate?
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What does the term Ovi-, Ovario- mean?
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What does pan- signify?
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What does pancreat/o refer to?
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What does -para mean?
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What does -partum indicate?
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What does path- (ia, o, y) refer to?
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What does Ped-(ia) signify?
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What does -Penia indicate?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
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Ost-(e,eo): Refers to "bone" and indicates the process of bone formation.
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-Osopy: Represents a diagnostic examination, commonly associated with the colon or large intestine.
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-Osis: Denotes a condition or state, specifically indicating the process leading to death.
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Ot-(o): Pertains to the "ear," including instruments used for examining the ear.
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-Otics: Relates to conditions affecting white blood cells.
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-Otomy: Indicates the surgical procedure of cutting into, specifically referencing the skull.
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-Ous: Signifies a state of being full of, containing, or relating to a specific condition.
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Ovi-, Ovario-: Refers to "egg," the female sex gland, or ovary.
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Pan-: Implies all, complete, or entire; often used in medical terms to describe inflammation affecting all layers of an artery.
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Pancreat/o: Relates specifically to the pancreas, including inflammatory conditions.
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-Para: Denotes near or beside, often used in the context of abnormalities, particularly in relation to paralysis of the lower half of the body.
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-Partum: Indicates aspects of birth or labor, especially pertaining to the period after birth.
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Path- (ia, o, y): Pertains to disease or abnormal conditions, commonly used in the context of the study of diseases.
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Ped-(ia): Relates to children, specifically addressing pediatric concerns or specialties.
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-Penia: Indicates a deficiency or abnormal reduction in number, such as a deficiency of red blood cells.
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This quiz features flashcards on key medical terminology related to bones, diagnostic examinations, and ear conditions. Each flashcard provides a specific medical term along with its definition, aiding in the understanding of essential medical vocabulary. Ideal for students in health and medical-related fields.