Medical Terminology Flashcards (Meno to -Graph)

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What does the term 'meno' refer to?

muscle

kidney

menstruation (correct)

death

What does 'my(o)' mean?

muscle

What does 'myel(o)' signify?

spinal cord, bone marrow

What is the meaning of 'necro'?

death Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nephr(o)' refer to?

kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does 'neur(o)' mean?

nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ocul(o)'?

eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oophor(o)' signify?

ovary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ophthalm(o)' denote?

eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'orth(o)' mean?

straight, normal, correct Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oste(o)' signify?

bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ot(o)'?

ear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ped(o)' mean?

child, foot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pharyng(o)' refer to?

pharynx Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'phleb(o)'?

vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pneum(o)' signify?

lung, air, gas Signup and view all the answers

What does 'proct(o)' mean?

rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'psych(o)' denote?

mind Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'pulmo'?

lung Signup and view all the answers

What does 'py(o)' refer to?

pus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rect(o)' mean?

rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rhin(o)' signify?

nose Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'salping(o)'?

eustachian tube, fallopian tube Signup and view all the answers

What does 'splen(o)' refer to?

spleen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sten(o)' mean?

narrow, constriction Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'stern(o)'?

sternum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stomat(o)' mean?

mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'therm(o)' signify?

heat Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'thoraco'?

chest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thromb(o)' mean?

clot, thrombus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thyr(o)' refer to?

thyroid Signup and view all the answers

What does 'toxic(o)' signify?

poison, poisonous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'toxo' mean?

poison Signup and view all the answers

What does 'trache(o)' refer to?

trachea Signup and view all the answers

What does 'urethr(o)' mean?

urethra Signup and view all the answers

What does 'urin(o)' signify?

urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'uro'?

urine, urinary tract, urination Signup and view all the answers

What does 'uter(o)' mean?

uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vas(o)' signify?

blood vessel, vas deferens Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ven(o)' mean?

vein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vertebr(o)' denote?

spine, vertebrae Signup and view all the answers

What does '-algia' mean?

pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of '-asis'?

condition, usually abnormal Signup and view all the answers

What does '-cele' refer to?

hernia, herniation, pouching Signup and view all the answers

What does '-centesis' signify?

puncture and aspiration of Signup and view all the answers

What does '-cyte' mean?

cell Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ectasis' refer to?

dilation, stretching Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ectomy' mean?

excision, removal of Signup and view all the answers

What does '-emia' signify?

blood condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-genesis' mean?

development, production, creation Signup and view all the answers

What does '-genic' indicate?

producing, causing Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of '-gram'?

record Signup and view all the answers

What does '-graph' signify?

a diagram, a recording instrument Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Study Notes

meno: Refers to menstruation, indicating a female's monthly cycle.
my (o): Pertains to muscle tissue, often referencing muscle conditions.
myel (o): Associated with the spinal cord and bone marrow, crucial for the nervous and hematologic systems.
necro: Indicates death, often used in terms like necrosis (tissue death).
nephr (o): Relates to the kidney, essential for understanding renal function.
neur (o): Refers to nerve tissue, a key component of the nervous system.
ocul (o): Pertains to the eye, relevant in ophthalmology.
oophor (o): Refers to the ovary, significant in female reproductive health.
ophthalm (o): Also relates to the eye, used interchangeably with 'ocul'.
orth (o): Signifies straight, normal, or correct, often used in orthopedics.
oste (o): Refers to bone, essential in discussions regarding skeletal health.
ot (o): Pertains to the ear, relevant in audiology.
ped (o): Indicates child or foot, commonly seen in pediatrics and foot care terminology.
pharyng (o): Relates to the pharynx, significant in respiratory and digestive health.
phleb (o): Refers to vein, important in cardiovascular discussions.
pneum (o): Pertains to lung, air, or gas, crucial in pulmonary medicine.
proct (o): Indicates the rectum, relevant in gastrointestinal health.
psych (o): Refers to the mind, central in psychology and psychiatry.
pulmo: Also pertains to the lung, similar to 'pneum'.
py (o): Indicates pus, often related to infections.
rect (o): Refers to the rectum, used similarly as 'proct'.
rhin (o): Pertains to the nose, important in ENT specialties.
salping (o): Relates to eustachian or fallopian tubes, relevant in reproductive health.
splen (o): Refers to the spleen, important for immune response.
sten (o): Indicates narrowness or constriction, often used in medical conditions involving blood vessels or passages.
stern (o): Pertains to the sternum, essential for chest anatomy and surgeries.
stomat (o): Refers to the mouth, relevant in dental and oral health.
therm (o): Indicates heat, important in discussions regarding body temperature and metabolism.
thoraco: Relates to the chest, critical in thoracic medicine.
thromb (o): Refers to a clot or thrombus, significant in hematology and cardiovascular health.
thyr (o): Indicates the thyroid gland, essential for endocrine function.
toxic (o): Pertains to poison, relevant in toxicology.
toxo: Also signifies poison, commonly used in terms like toxicity.
trache (o): Refers to the trachea, important in respiratory anatomy.
urethr (o): Indicates the urethra, crucial in urinary health.
urin (o): Pertains to urine, important in nephrology.
uro: Relates to urine, urinary tract, or urination, used in various urinary conditions.
uter (o): Refers to the uterus, significant in gynecology.
vas (o): Indicates blood vessel or vas deferens, key in both circulatory and reproductive health.
ven (o): Pertains to vein, often used in discussions about venous health.
vertebr (o): Refers to the spine or vertebrae, crucial in orthopedic studies.
-algia: Denotes pain, important in symptom descriptions.
-asis: Indicates a condition, usually abnormal, used in diagnostic terminology.
-cele: Refers to hernia, herniation, or pouching, relevant in surgical discussions.
-centesis: Denotes puncture and aspiration of a body cavity, used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
-cyte: Refers to a cell, essential in histology.
-ectasis: Indicates dilation or stretching, important in descriptions of organs or vessels.
-ectomy: Signifies excision or removal of tissue or organs, a common surgical term.
-emia: Refers to blood conditions, prevalent in hematologic discussions.
-genesis: Indicates development, production, or creation, frequently used in various scientific contexts.
-genic: Denotes producing or causing, often used to describe factors in disease causation.
-gram: Refers to a record or image, commonly used in diagnostic procedures.
-graph: Indicates a recording instrument or diagram, significant in diagnostic imaging.

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This quiz contains flashcards covering essential medical terminology from 'meno' to various suffixes including '-graph'. Each term is paired with its definition to aid in learning and retention. Perfect for students in healthcare-related fields or those studying medical terminology.