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What does the term 'Arthralgia' mean?

Pain in a joint or joints

What does the suffix 'Rrhapy' mean?

To suture

What is the meaning of the prefix 'Hyper'?

Excessive, increased

What does 'Ectomy' refer to in medical terminology?

<p>Surgical removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Arterionecrosis'.

<p>Tissue death of an artery or arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Laceration'?

<p>A torn, ragged wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Symptom' mean?

<p>Evidence of a disease that can only be observed by the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'Colostomy'.

<p>Surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Diarrhea'?

<p>Abnormal frequency of loose or watery stools</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Hypo' signify?

<p>Deficient, decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tonsillectomy' refer to?

<p>Surgical removal of the tonsils</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Viral'.

<p>Pertaining to a virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Chronic' mean?

<p>Disease or symptom that lasts for a long time</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Trauma'?

<p>Wound or injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'Acronym'?

<p>Word formed from the initial letter, or letters, of the major parts of a compound term</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'Postnatal'.

<p>Time and events after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Inflammation'?

<p>Localized response to injury or destruction of tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Diagnosis'.

<p>Identification of the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ileum' refer to?

<p>Part of the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Algia' mean?

<p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Neuritis'?

<p>Inflammation of a nerve or nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Appendectomy' mean?

<p>Surgical removal of the appendix</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'Suturing'.

<p>Closing by stitching</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Hypertension'?

<p>Higher than normal blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Appendicitis'.

<p>Inflammation of the appendix</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cardiac' relate to?

<p>Pertaining to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Prognosis'?

<p>Probable course and outcome of a disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Sclerosis' mean?

<p>Abnormal hardening</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Arteriosclerosis'.

<p>Abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Rrhage' refer to?

<p>Bursting forth, bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rrhea' mean?

<p>Abnormal flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Itis' denote?

<p>Inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Stenosis' mean?

<p>Abnormal tightening or narrowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Tonsillitis'.

<p>Inflammation of the tonsils</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Peri' mean?

<p>Surrounding</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Abdominocentesis'?

<p>Surgical puncture into the abdomen to remove fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gastralgia' refer to?

<p>Pain in the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Hemorrhage'?

<p>Loss of a large amount of blood in a short time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Edema'.

<p>Swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Malacia'?

<p>Abnormal softening</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Myelo' mean?

<p>Bone marrow and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Plasty' signify?

<p>Surgical repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Prenatal' refer to?

<p>Time and events before birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Triage' mean?

<p>Medical screening to determine the priority of treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rrhexis' mean?

<p>To rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Ilium'?

<p>Part of the hipbone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Dys' indicate?

<p>Bad, difficult, or painful</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Syndrome'?

<p>Set of signs and symptoms that occur together</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Arteriogram' refer to?

<p>Radiographic study of the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Acute' mean?

<p>Rapid onset of disease and a relatively short duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Flashcards

  • Arthralgia: Pain located in one or more joints; important for identifying joint-related issues.

  • Rrhapy: A suffix used in medical terminology meaning to suture; significant in surgical contexts.

  • Hyper: A prefix indicating excessive or increased conditions; often precedes terms related to medical conditions.

  • Ectomy: A suffix meaning surgical removal of a part; frequently used in names of surgical procedures.

  • Arterionecrosis: Indicates tissue death affecting arteries; crucial for understanding vascular health concerns.

  • Laceration: Refers to a torn, ragged wound; essential for recognizing types of injuries.

  • Symptom: A subjective indication of a disease experienced by the patient; crucial in diagnosis.

  • Colostomy: A surgical procedure that creates an opening between the colon and the body surface; important for patients with bowel issues.

  • Diarrhea: Characterized by an abnormal increase in frequency of loose or watery stools; a common gastrointestinal condition.

  • Hypo: A prefix denoting deficiency or decrease; relevant in various medical terms indicating lower than normal states.

  • Tonsillectomy: The surgical removal of the tonsils; commonly performed to treat inflammation or infections.

  • Viral: Relating to a virus; important in distinguishing between types of infections.

  • Chronic: Describes diseases or symptoms lasting for an extended period; crucial for understanding long-term health issues.

  • Trauma: Refers to physical wound or injury; fundamental in emergency medical situations.

  • Acronym: A word formed from the initial letters of a series of words; commonly used in medical terminology for efficiency.

  • Postnatal: Refers to the time and events occurring after birth; significant for maternal and infant care.

  • Inflammation: The body’s localized response to tissue injury; vital in understanding conditions like arthritis.

  • Diagnosis: The process of identifying a disease; foundational for determining appropriate treatments.

  • Ileum: The last part of the small intestine; crucial in digestion and nutrient absorption discussions.

  • Algia: A suffix meaning pain; commonly used alongside other terms to specify types of pain.

  • Neuritis: Inflammation of one or more nerves; important for neurological assessments.

  • Appendectomy: Surgical procedure involving the removal of the appendix; typically performed in cases of appendicitis.

  • Suturing: The method of closing wounds by stitching; key in surgical practices.

  • Hypertension: A state of elevated blood pressure; essential of cardiovascular health monitoring.

  • Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix; a common acute abdominal condition requiring prompt treatment.

  • Cardiac: Pertaining to the heart; critical in understanding cardiovascular diseases.

  • Prognosis: The expected course and outcome of a disease; important for patient education and treatment planning.

  • Sclerosis: A suffix indicating abnormal hardening; relevant in diseases affecting tissue flexibility.

  • Arteriosclerosis: Specifically refers to hardening of arterial walls; significant in discussions about heart health.

  • Rrhage: A suffix used to refer to bursting forth, especially bleeding; crucial in trauma and surgical discussions.

  • Rrhea: A suffix indicating abnormal flow; often used in conjunction with other terms describing fluid output.

  • Itis: A suffix indicating inflammation; prevalent in describing many diseases, such as arthritis and tonsillitis.

  • Stenosis: A suffix meaning abnormal narrowing; important in conditions affecting blood vessels or passageways.

  • Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils; often requires assessment for potential tonsillectomy.

  • Peri: A prefix meaning surrounding; used in various anatomical terms.

  • Abdominocentesis: A surgical procedure to remove fluid from the abdomen; significant in diagnosing abdominal conditions.

  • Gastralgia: Pain in the stomach; useful for evaluating gastrointestinal disorders.

  • Hemorrhage: The rapid loss of a large amount of blood; critical in emergency medicine.

  • Edema: Indicates swelling; commonly associated with various pathological conditions.

  • Malacia: A suffix meaning abnormal softening; important in conditions affecting tissue integrity.

  • Myelo: Combines form related to bone marrow or spinal cord; significant in hematological and neurological studies.

  • Plasty: A suffix meaning surgical repair; frequently appears in reconstructive surgeries.

  • Prenatal: Pertains to the time before birth; critical for maternal health and fetal development monitoring.

  • Triage: Medical process for prioritizing patient treatment; essential in emergency care.

  • Rrhexis: A suffix meaning to rupture; important in understanding different types of injuries.

  • Ilium: Refers to a part of the hipbone; significant in orthopedic assessments.

  • Dys: A prefix indicating bad, difficult, or painful conditions; essential for describing various health issues.

  • Syndrome: A collection of signs and symptoms that occur together; used in diagnosis of specific medical conditions.

  • Arteriogram: A radiographic study focused on the arteries; important in vascular diagnostics.

  • Acute: Describes conditions with a rapid onset and short duration; key in differentiating from chronic issues.

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