Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Medical Terminology Flashcards

cele: Refers to a type of hernia, indicating a protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.
cente: Indicates a medical procedure involving puncture, often for diagnostic purposes such as drawing fluid from a cavity.
crine: Pertains to the process of secretion, relevant to glands and their release of substances in the body.
desis: Refers to surgical fixation, typically used in procedures that stabilize joints or structures in the body.
ectomy: Means surgical removal, commonly used in terms describing the excision of organs or tissues.
emia: Signifies blood, used in compound terms to describe conditions related to the presence or quality of blood.
genesis, genic: Denote source or origin, often used in terms that describe the formation or production of substances.
gram, graph: Indicate pictures or recordings, frequently associated with imaging studies or graphical representations of data.
ia: Definition includes a disease or an unhealthy state, often used to describe conditions in medical terminology.
ic, ical, is: These suffixes mean pertaining to, indicating a relationship to a specific body part or condition.
itis: Signifies inflammation, a common suffix in various medical conditions indicating a response to injury or infection.
lysis: Refers to destruction or breakdown, used in terms describing the disintegration of cells or tissues.
malacia: Indicates softening of tissues or organs, often used to describe pathological conditions affecting firmness.
megaly: Represents enlargement, typically used in relation to organs, indicating abnormal growth or size.
oid: Means like or similar, often used in descriptions to indicate resemblance.
ology: The study of a particular subject, commonly used in medical and scientific fields to indicate specialized disciplines.
oma: Refers to a tumor, commonly used to indicate growths that can be benign or malignant.
orrhagia: Signifies hemorrhage, or an excessive flow of blood; often used in contexts relating to bleeding disorders.
orrhaphy: Means suture; refers to the surgical procedure to stitch tissues together.
oorhea: Indicates flow, often used in terms describing discharge or secretion from organs.

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Test your knowledge of important medical terminology with these flashcards. Each card presents a term along with its definition, helping you understand common medical suffixes and prefixes. Perfect for students and professionals alike!