Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does the combining form 'Aden/o' refer to?

Gland (correct)

Joint

Heart

Cancer

What does the combining form 'Arthr/o' indicate?

Stomach

Joint (correct)

Brain

Life

What does the combining form 'Bi/o' mean?

Cell

Life (correct)

White

Electricity

What does 'Carcin/o' refer to?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cardi/o' mean?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cephal/o' refer to?

Head Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cerebr/o' mean?

Brain Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cyst/o' indicate?

Bladder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cyt/o' refer to?

Cell Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dermat/o' refer to?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Electr/o' mean?

Electricity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Encephal/o' indicate?

Brain Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Enter/o' refer to?

Intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Erythr/o' mean?

Red Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gastr/o' refer to?

Stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gnos/o' mean?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gynec/o' refer to?

Woman Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hemat/o' signify?

Blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hepat/o' mean?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Lapar/o' indicate?

Abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Leuk/o' refer to?

White Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nephr/o' mean?

Kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Neur/o' indicate?

Nerve Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Onc/o' signify?

Tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Opthalm/o' refer to?

Eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Oste/o' mean?

Bone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Path/o' indicate?

Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Psych/o' mean?

Mind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ren/o' refer to?

Kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rhin/o' indicate?

Nose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sarc/o' signify?

Flesh Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Thromb/o' mean?

Clotting Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-al' mean?

Pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-algia' refer to?

Pain Signup and view all the answers

What does '-cyte' denote?

Cell Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate?

Removal Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?

Blood condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-globin' mean?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

What does '-gram' indicate?

Record Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ic' denote?

Pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ism' mean?

Condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-itis' refer to?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What does '-logist' mean?

Specialist of Signup and view all the answers

What does '-logy' denote?

Study of Signup and view all the answers

What does '-oma' signify?

Mass Signup and view all the answers

What does '-opsy' refer to?

To view Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osis' mean?

Abnormal condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scope' indicate?

Instrument to visually examine Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scopy' mean?

Process of visual examination Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Overview

Combining forms and suffixes are essential components of medical terminology.
Understanding roots and their meanings aids in deciphering complex medical terms.

Common Combining Forms

Aden/o: Refers to a gland.
Arthr/o: Pertains to joints.
Bi/o: Signifies life.
Carcin/o: Indicates cancer.
Cardi/o: Relates to the heart.
Cephal/o: Refers to the head.
Cerebr/o: Denotes the brain or largest part of the brain.
Cyst/o: Pertains to the urinary bladder.
Cyt/o: Indicates cells.
Dermat/o/Derm/o: Refers to skin.
Electr/o: Signifies electricity.
Encephal/o: Pertains to the brain.
Enter/o: Refers to the intestines.
Erythr/o: Denotes the color red.
Gastr/o: Refers to the stomach.
Gnos/o: Indicates knowledge.
Gynec/o: Pertains to women.
Hemat/o/Hem/o: Relates to blood.
Hepat/o: Refers to the liver.
Lapar/o: Pertains to the abdomen.
Leuk/o: Denotes the color white.
Nephr/o: Refers to the kidneys.
Neur/o: Pertains to nerves.
Onc/o: Indicates tumors.
Opthalm/o: Relates to the eye.
Oste/o: Refers to bones.
Path/o: Signifies disease.
Psych/o: Pertains to the mind.
Ren/o: Refers to the kidneys.
Rhin/o: Relates to the nose.
Sarc/o: Pertains to flesh.
Thromb/o: Indicates clotting.

Common Suffixes

-al: Pertaining to.
-algia: Indicates pain.
-cyte: Refers to a cell.
-ectomy: Signifies removal of a body part.
-emia: Refers to a blood condition.
-globin: Denotes a protein.
-gram: Indicates a record.
-ic: Pertaining to.
-ism: Signifies a condition.
-itis: Indicates inflammation.
-logist: Refers to a specialist in a particular field.
-logy: Studies a specific subject.
-oma: Indicates a tumor or mass.
-opsy: Signifies to view.
-osis: Refers to an abnormal condition.
-scope: An instrument for visual examination.
-scopy: The process of visual examination.

Importance of Medical Terminology

Mastery of medical terminology enhances communication among healthcare professionals.
Understanding these terms is vital for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and record-keeping.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this comprehensive flashcard quiz. Focused on combining forms and their meanings, these cards will help reinforce your understanding of essential medical vocabulary. Perfect for students in health-related courses or anyone wanting to enhance their medical language skills.