Medical Terminology Flashcards

Study Notes

Medical Terminology - Suffixes and Roots

-ose: Indicates a condition characterized by fullness or pertaining to something.
-plasm: Refers to the formation or development of cells and tissues.
-somes: Denotes bodies or structures within a cell.
-type: Indicates a classification, type, or depiction of a particular entity.

Anatomical Roots and Their Meanings

Abdomin/o: Relates to the abdomen, the cavity that houses digestive organs.
Acr/o: Pertains to extremities, suggesting the outermost parts of the body or high points.
Acu/o: Describes a sharp, intense, or sudden condition, often used in medical contexts to indicate acute situations.
Aden/o: Refers to glands, essential for secretion and regulation in the body.
Adip/o: Denotes fat, often related to tissue type and energy storage.
Amni/o: Relates to the amnion, the protective sac surrounding the embryo during pregnancy.
Angi/o: Pertains to vessels, typically referring to blood or lymphatic vessels.
Arteri/o: Specifically indicates arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Arthr/o: Refers to joints, the connections between bones that enable movement.
Axill/o: Relates to the armpit area, an important region for lymph nodes and blood vessels.
Bi/o: Represents life, often used in terms related to living organisms.
Blephar/o: Pertains to the eyelid, a crucial structure for protecting the eye.

Description

Test your knowledge of medical terms with this flashcard quiz. This quiz focuses on common suffixes and prefixes used in the medical field, providing definitions to enhance your understanding. Perfect for students in health-related fields.