Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Medical Prefixes and Suffixes

-desis: Refers to surgical union or fixation, commonly used in orthopedic and surgical contexts.
dextr-: Indicates direction 'to the right,' utilized in anatomical terminology to describe relative positions.
Di-: Means 'double' or 'twice,' frequently applied in terms describing two entities or occurrences.
Dia-: Signifies 'through,' 'between,' or 'part,' often found in terms related to processes or pathways.
Dis-: Denotes 'separation' or 'away from,' used to describe conditions or actions that involve distancing or separation.
Dors-: Refers to 'to the back' or 'back,' used in anatomical terms to specify location on the body.
Duoden-: Relates specifically to the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine, important in digestive processes.
Dys-: Indicates 'difficult,' 'painful,' or 'bad,' utilized to describe conditions that are abnormal or problematic.
E-: Means 'without,' often used as a prefix indicating the absence of a certain condition or characteristic.
Ec-: Refers to 'outside' or 'external,' used in medical terms to describe location or origin.
-ectasis: Describes 'expansion,' 'dilation,' or 'stretching,' often used in contexts involving the enlargement of organs or vessels.
-ectomy: Denotes 'surgical removal of,' frequently seen in terms for surgical procedures involving the excision of body parts.
Electr-: Pertains to 'electrical,' relevant in discussions of physiological processes involving electricity or electrical stimulation.
-emesis: Refers to 'vomit,' commonly found in medical terminology related to nausea or vomiting conditions.
-emia: Indicates 'blood,' used to describe conditions related to the presence or quality of blood in medical terms.

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Explore essential medical terminology with flashcards focusing on prefixes and suffixes used in the medical field. This quiz covers terms like -desis, dextr-, di-, dia-, dis-, dors-, and duoden-. Enhance your understanding of anatomical terms and their meanings.