Medical Terminology Flashcards: -scopy to -stomy

Questions and Answers

What does the term '-scopy' refer to?

Artificial opening

Cut

Observation (correct)

Sound

What does '-sect' mean?

Cut

What does the prefix 'semi-' signify?

Half, part

What is the meaning of 'sep-'?

Poison, rot, infection Signup and view all the answers

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

Left Signup and view all the answers

What does 'soma- (t, to)' mean?

Body Signup and view all the answers

What does '-son' refer to in medical terminology?

Sound Signup and view all the answers

What does '-spasm' indicate?

Involuntary contraction Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sperm- (ato)' refer to?

Spermatozoa, male germ cell Signup and view all the answers

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

Spleen Signup and view all the answers

What does '-stasis' mean?

Stoppage, maintaining a constant level Signup and view all the answers

What does 'steno-' refer to?

Contracted, narrow Signup and view all the answers

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

Sternum, breast bone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stoma- (t)' signify?

Mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does '-stomy' mean?

Artificial opening Signup and view all the answers

What is being examined in 'procto/scopy'?

Rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bi/sect' refer to?

To cut into two parts Signup and view all the answers

What does 'semi/cartilagin/ous' mean?

Partly of cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What does 'septic/emia' indicate?

Blood infection Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sinistr/ocular' refer to?

Left eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'somato/genic' mean?

Originating in the body Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sono/gram' refer to?

An image produced by sound waves Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myo/spasm' indicate?

Contraction of muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'spermat/uria' refer to?

Discharge of sperm in the urine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'spleno/megaly' mean?

Abnormal enlargement of the spleen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'homeo/stasis' mean?

Maintaining the same constant level Signup and view all the answers

What does 'steno/sis' indicate?

Condition of narrowing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sterno/cost/al' refer to?

Pertaining to the ribs and breastbone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stomat/ology' mean?

Scientific study of the mouth and its disorders Signup and view all the answers

What does 'colo/stomy' refer to?

Creating an opening in the colon or large intestines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Concepts

-scopy refers to observation, commonly used in terms related to examination techniques, such as endoscopy.
-sect signifies a cut, utilized in surgical terminology.
semi- denotes half or part, indicating a division or partial condition.
sep- (ti, tic) indicates poison, rot, or infection, often used in contexts related to disease.
sinistr-(o) is associated with the left side of the body.
soma- (t, to) relates to the body, used in various anatomical or physiological terms.
son-(o) refers to sound, commonly found in diagnostic imaging terms like ultrasound.
-spasm implies involuntary contraction, frequently used in muscle-related conditions.
sperm- (ato) describes spermatozoa or male germ cells, crucial in reproductive biology.
splen-(o) pertains to the spleen, an important organ in the immune system.

Conditions and Processes

-stasis explains stoppage or maintaining a constant level, often used in physiological contexts.
steno- indicates a condition of contraction or narrowing, often in reference to blood vessels or ducts.
stern-(o) relates to the sternum or breastbone, important in anatomy and skeletal studies.
stoma- (t) means mouth, commonly used in terms related to surgical openings and digestive tract.
-stomy defines an artificial opening, typically used in surgical procedures.

Specific Terms and Their Meanings

procto/scopy involves the examination of the rectum, a procedure performed in gastroenterology.
bi/sect means to cut into two parts, often relevant in surgical techniques or dissections.
semi/cartilagin/ous indicates a structure that is partly cartilaginous, used in anatomy.
septic/emia identifies a blood infection, significant in understanding systemic infections.
sinistr/ocular translates to the left eye, important in ophthalmology.
somato/genic refers to conditions originating in the body, often relevant in medical diagnosis.

Diagnostic Techniques

sono/gram is an image produced by sound waves, commonly associated with ultrasound imaging.
myo/spasm describes the contraction of muscle, often seen in muscle disorders.
spermat/uria is the discharge of sperm in the urine, a condition that may indicate reproductive issues.
spleno/megaly refers to the abnormal enlargement of the spleen, often detected during physical examinations.
homeo/stasis emphasizes the concept of maintaining stable internal conditions in the body.

Anatomical Conditional Terminology

steno/sis indicates a condition of narrowing, often used to describe pathological conditions in tubes or passages.
sterno/cost/al pertains to the ribs and breastbone (sternum), significant in thoracic anatomy.
stomat/ology is the scientific study of the mouth and its disorders, a specialized field in dentistry and medicine.
colo/stomy describes the surgical creation of an opening in the colon or large intestine, often used in managing bowel conditions.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Explore essential medical terminology with this comprehensive flashcard quiz focused on suffixes from '-scopy' to '-stomy'. Each card provides a specific term and its definition, allowing you to test and enhance your knowledge in medical language. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.