Podcast
Questions and Answers
What does the term Ost-(e,eo) refer to?
What does the term Ost-(e,eo) refer to?
- Condition or state
- Formation of bone (correct)
- Diagnostic examination
- Instrument of examining the ear
What does -Oscopy mean?
What does -Oscopy mean?
Diagnostic examination
What does -Osis indicate?
What does -Osis indicate?
Condition or process of death
What does Ot-(o) refer to?
What does Ot-(o) refer to?
What does -Otomic signify?
What does -Otomic signify?
What does the suffix -Ous indicate?
What does the suffix -Ous indicate?
What does the term Ovi-, Ovario- mean?
What does the term Ovi-, Ovario- mean?
What does pan- signify?
What does pan- signify?
What does pancreat/o refer to?
What does pancreat/o refer to?
What does -para mean?
What does -para mean?
What does -partum indicate?
What does -partum indicate?
What does path- (ia, o, y) refer to?
What does path- (ia, o, y) refer to?
What does Ped-(ia) signify?
What does Ped-(ia) signify?
What does -Penia indicate?
What does -Penia indicate?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
-
Ost-(e,eo): Refers to "bone" and indicates the process of bone formation.
-
-Osopy: Represents a diagnostic examination, commonly associated with the colon or large intestine.
-
-Osis: Denotes a condition or state, specifically indicating the process leading to death.
-
Ot-(o): Pertains to the "ear," including instruments used for examining the ear.
-
-Otics: Relates to conditions affecting white blood cells.
-
-Otomy: Indicates the surgical procedure of cutting into, specifically referencing the skull.
-
-Ous: Signifies a state of being full of, containing, or relating to a specific condition.
-
Ovi-, Ovario-: Refers to "egg," the female sex gland, or ovary.
-
Pan-: Implies all, complete, or entire; often used in medical terms to describe inflammation affecting all layers of an artery.
-
Pancreat/o: Relates specifically to the pancreas, including inflammatory conditions.
-
-Para: Denotes near or beside, often used in the context of abnormalities, particularly in relation to paralysis of the lower half of the body.
-
-Partum: Indicates aspects of birth or labor, especially pertaining to the period after birth.
-
Path- (ia, o, y): Pertains to disease or abnormal conditions, commonly used in the context of the study of diseases.
-
Ped-(ia): Relates to children, specifically addressing pediatric concerns or specialties.
-
-Penia: Indicates a deficiency or abnormal reduction in number, such as a deficiency of red blood cells.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
