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What does the term 'rect-(o)' refer to?
What does 'ren-(o)' mean?
kidney
What does 'retro-' indicate?
backward, in back, behind
What is the meaning of 'rhin-(o)'?
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What does the suffix '-rrhagia' indicate?
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What is the meaning of '-rrhaphy'?
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What does '-rrhea' mean?
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What does the term '-rrhexis' refer to?
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What does 'salping-(i,o)' refer to?
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What does 'sanguin-(o)' mean?
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What does 'sarc-(o)' refer to?
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What does '-sarcoma' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'scler-(o)'?
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What does '-sclerosis' indicate?
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What is the meaning of '-scope'?
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What does '-scopy' mean?
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What does 'recto/cele' refer to?
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What does 'ren/al' mean?
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What does 'retro/lingual' indicate?
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What is the meaning of 'rhino/plasty'?
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What does 'rhino/rrhagia' mean?
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What does 'angio/rrhaphy' indicate?
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What does 'meno/rrhea' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'hystero/rrhexis'?
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What does 'salping/ectomy' mean?
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What does 'sanguino/purulant' refer to?
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What does 'sarc/oma' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'adeno/sarcoma'?
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What does 'sclero/derma' refer to?
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What does 'arterio/sclerosis' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'oto/scope'?
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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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