Medical Terminology Flashcards
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What does the term 'rect-(o)' refer to?

  • Kidney
  • Nose
  • Rectum (correct)
  • Flow
  • What does 'ren-(o)' mean?

    kidney

    What does 'retro-' indicate?

    backward, in back, behind

    What is the meaning of 'rhin-(o)'?

    <p>nose, pertaining to the nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-rrhagia' indicate?

    <p>sudden or excessive flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of '-rrhaphy'?

    <p>suture of, sewing up a gap or defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-rrhea' mean?

    <p>flow, discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term '-rrhexis' refer to?

    <p>rupture of, bursting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'salping-(i,o)' refer to?

    <p>tube, Fallopian tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'sanguin-(o)' mean?

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

    What does 'sarc-(o)' refer to?

    <p>malignant (cancer) connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-sarcoma' mean?

    <p>tumor, cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'scler-(o)'?

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

    What does '-sclerosis' indicate?

    <p>dryness or hardness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of '-scope'?

    <p>examining instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-scopy' mean?

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

    What does 'recto/cele' refer to?

    <p>rupture of the rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ren/al' mean?

    <p>pertaining to the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'retro/lingual' indicate?

    <p>occurring behind or near the base of the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'rhino/plasty'?

    <p>surgical correction of the nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'rhino/rrhagia' mean?

    <p>sudden flow from the nose (nosebleed)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'angio/rrhaphy' indicate?

    <p>sewing (suturing) a gap or defect in a vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'meno/rrhea' refer to?

    <p>monthly flow or discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'hystero/rrhexis'?

    <p>rupture of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'salping/ectomy' mean?

    <p>surgical removal of Fallopian tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'sanguino/purulant' refer to?

    <p>containing blood and pus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'sarc/oma' mean?

    <p>cancerous tumor of connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'adeno/sarcoma'?

    <p>cancerous tumor of a gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'sclero/derma' refer to?

    <p>thickening or hardening of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'arterio/sclerosis' mean?

    <p>hardness of an artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'oto/scope'?

    <p>instrument for examining the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'procto/scopy' refer to?

    <p>examination of the rectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology Flashcards

    • rect-(o): Refers to the rectum, the final part of the large intestine.
    • ren-(o): Pertains to the kidney, vital for filtering blood and producing urine.
    • retro-: Indicates a position that is backward, in back, or behind a structure.
    • rhin-(o): Relates to the nose or describes aspects pertaining to the nose.
    • -rrhagia: Describes a sudden or excessive flow, often used in medical contexts to denote hemorrhaging.
    • -rrhaphy: Denotes the act of suturing or sewing up a gap or defect, commonly used in surgical terminology.
    • -rrhea: Refers to flow or discharge, frequently relating to bodily fluids.
    • -rrhexis: Indicates a rupture or bursting (of a structure or organ).
    • salping-(i,o): Refers to tubes, specifically the Fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system.
    • sanguin-(o): Pertains to blood, often used in contexts related to hematology.
    • sarc-(o): Indicates malignant (cancerous) connective tissue; often related to soft tissue sarcomas.
    • -sarcoma: Denotes a tumor or cancer, usually of connective tissues such as bones or muscles.
    • scler-(o): Refers to hardening, often regarding tissues or organs.
    • -sclerosis: Indicates dryness or a pathological hardness of tissue, commonly seen in various diseases.
    • -scope: Refers to an examining instrument used for visual inspection.
    • -scopy: Indicates the observation or examination process, often using specialized instruments.
    • recto/cele: Refers to a rupture or hernia of the rectum, which may lead to complications.
    • ren/al: Pertains to anything related to the kidney, such as renal function or renal failure.
    • retro/lingual: Describes a location occurring behind or near the base of the tongue.
    • rhino/plasty: A surgical procedure for correcting or reconstructing the nose.
    • rhino/rrhagia: Refers to a sudden flow of blood from the nose, commonly known as a nosebleed.
    • angio/rrhaphy: Surgical suturing of a defect in a blood vessel, essential in vascular surgery.
    • meno/rrhea: Describes the normal monthly flow or discharge associated with menstruation.
    • hystero/rrhexis: Refers to the rupture of the uterus, a severe medical emergency.
    • salping/ectomy: Surgical removal of a Fallopian tube, often performed due to ectopic pregnancies or infections.
    • sanguino/purulant: Describes a fluid containing both blood and pus, indicating infection or complication.
    • sarc/oma: Refers specifically to a cancerous tumor of connective tissue, highlighting its aggressive nature.
    • adeno/sarcoma: A cancerous tumor originating from glandular tissue, significant in oncology.
    • sclero/derma: A condition characterized by thickening or hardening of the skin, associated with autoimmune diseases.
    • arterio/sclerosis: Describes hardening of the arteries, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
    • oto/scope: An instrument specifically designed for examining the ear, crucial in otology.
    • procto/scopy: Examination procedure focused on the rectum, often involving visual inspection for abnormalities.

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    This quiz features flashcards covering essential medical terminology. Focused on roots and suffixes, it helps learners understand terms related to various body parts and functions. Perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals.

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