Medical Terminology Flashcards
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What does the term Dent/I refer to?

Tooth

What does the term Lith/o mean?

Stone

What is the meaning of the suffix -prandial?

Meal

What does Christ/o stand for?

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

What does the term Cheezia refer to?

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

What does the suffix -Ase indicate?

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

What is the meaning of Lip/o?

<p>Lipid/ fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Steat/o mean?

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

What is the function of a Protease?

<p>Enzyme that breaks down protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Stomat/o refer to?

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

What does Bucc/o stand for?

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

What does Hepat/o refer to?

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

What function does Amylase serve?

<p>Enzyme that breaks down starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Amyl/o mean?

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

What does Giniv/o refer to?

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

What does Chol/e stand for?

<p>Bile, gall</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Iasis mean?

<p>Abnormal condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dental and Surgical Terms

  • Dent/i: Refers specifically to "tooth," highlighting dental health and anatomy.
  • Stomat/o: Pertains to the "mouth," which is critical for digestive processes and oral health.
  • Bucc/o: Relates to the "cheek," an important anatomical structure in the oral cavity.

Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Terms

  • Lith/o: Means "stone," commonly used in medical terms related to calculi or stones, often within various organs.
  • -prandial: Indicates a relationship to "meal," often seen in terms like postprandial, which refers to after meals.
  • Chol/e: Denotes "bile" or "gall," important in digestion and fat emulsification.
  • Lip/o: Represents "lipid" or "fat," crucial for understanding metabolic processes and nutrition.
  • Steat/o: Also signifies "fat," important in the context of obesity and other health conditions.

Enzymes in Digestion

  • -Ase: A suffix indicating an "enzyme," essential for various biochemical reactions in the body.
  • Amylase: Enzyme that specifically breaks down "starch," critical for carbohydrate digestion.
  • Protease: Enzyme responsible for breaking down "protein," fundamental for protein metabolism.

Other Relevant Terms

  • Christ/o: Refers to "lip," relating to both anatomy and conditions associated with the lip area.
  • Hepat/o: Pertains to the "liver," a vital organ for metabolism, detoxification, and bile production.
  • Gingiv/o: Indicates "gum," important for oral health and the support of teeth.
  • Iasis: Denotes an "abnormal condition," often used in various medical terminologies to describe disease states.
  • Cheezia: Refers to "detection," relevant in diagnostic processes.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on medical terminology related to anatomy and biochemistry. Each card presents a medical word along with its definition, covering various prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Perfect for students in health-related fields looking to enhance their vocabulary.

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