Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does arteri/o refer to?

Joint

Surgical removal

Artery (correct)

Plaque or fatty substance

What is the meaning of arther/o?

Plaque or fatty substance

What does arthr/o represent?

Joint

What does ectomy mean?

Surgical removal Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of ostomy?

Surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface Signup and view all the answers

What does otomy refer to?

Cutting or surgical incision Signup and view all the answers

What is a fissure?

Groove or crack-like sore of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What does fistula refer to?

Abnormal passage between organs or from an organ to the body surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the ileum?

Last and longest portion of the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does ilium refer to?

Part of the hip bone Signup and view all the answers

What is an infection?

Invasion of the body by a pathogenic organism Signup and view all the answers

What does malaise mean?

Feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness Signup and view all the answers

What is exudate?

Fluid that leaks out of an infected wound Signup and view all the answers

What is inflammation?

Localized response to an injury or destruction of tissues Signup and view all the answers

What does erythema mean?

Redness of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperthermia?

Heat Signup and view all the answers

What does edema refer to?

Swelling Signup and view all the answers

What is pain in medical terms?

Key indicator of inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What does laceration mean?

Torn or jagged wound Signup and view all the answers

What is a lesion?

Pathologic change of tissues due to disease or injury Signup and view all the answers

What are mucous membranes?

Specialized membranes that line body cavities Signup and view all the answers

What is mucus?

Fluid secreted by mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

What does myc/o refer to?

Fungus Signup and view all the answers

What does myel/o mean?

Bone marrow or spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What does my/o represent?

Muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does ologist mean?

Specialist Signup and view all the answers

What does ology refer to?

Study of Signup and view all the answers

What is palpation?

Examination technique using hands to feel body parts Signup and view all the answers

What does palpitation mean?

Pounding or racing heart Signup and view all the answers

What does pyel/o refer to?

Renal pelvis, part of the kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does py/o mean?

Pus Signup and view all the answers

What does pyr/o represent?

Fever or fire Signup and view all the answers

What is supination?

Act of rotating the arm with the palm forward or upward Signup and view all the answers

What does suppuration mean?

Formation or discharge of pus Signup and view all the answers

What is triage?

Medical screening of patients Signup and view all the answers

What does trauma refer to?

Wound or injury Signup and view all the answers

What does viral mean?

Pertaining to a virus Signup and view all the answers

What does virile mean?

Having the nature of an adult male Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Overview

Arteri/o translates to artery; end arterial refers to the interior of an artery.
Ather/o means plaque or fatty substance; an atheroma is a fatty deposit in an artery wall.
Arthr/o indicates a joint; arthralgia refers to pain in one or more joints.

Surgical Terminology

Ectomy refers to surgical removal; appendectomy is the removal of the appendix.
Ostomy signifies surgical creation of an artificial opening; colostomy connects the colon to the body surface.
Otomy means cutting or incision; colotomy indicates an incision into the colon.

Pathology Terms

Fissure describes a groove or crack-like sore in the skin and normal brain folds.
A fistula is an abnormal passage between organs or from an organ to the body's surface, often due to surgery or injury.

Anatomy Terms

Ileum is the last and longest part of the small intestine.
Ilium refers to a part of the hip bone.

Infection and Inflammation

Infection is the invasion of the body by pathogenic organisms, leading to diseases.
Malaise signifies general discomfort, often an initial sign of infection.
Exudate is the fluid that leaks from an infected wound.

Key Indicators of Inflammation

Inflammation is a localized response to tissue injury.
Erythema reflects redness and is a key inflammation indicator.
Hyperthermia indicates heat, another sign of inflammation.
Edema refers to swelling, indicating inflammation.
Pain is a crucial indicator of inflammation severity.

Other Medical Terms

Laceration describes a torn or jagged wound.
Lesion represents pathologic changes in tissues from disease or injury.
Mucous membranes line body cavities; mucus is the fluid they secrete.

Specialized Medical Vocabulary

Myc/o pertains to fungus; mycosis refers to diseases caused by fungi.
Myel/o relates to bone marrow or spinal cord; myelopathy indicates pathologic changes in the spinal cord.
My/o signifies muscle; myopathy refers to muscle tissue disease.

Medical Specialists

Ologist denotes a specialist; a dermatologist specializes in skin disorders.
Ology means the study of; neonatology is the study of newborn disorders.

Examination Techniques

Palpation is the technique of examining body parts through the examiner's hands.
Palpitation refers to a racing or pounding heart sensation.

Renal and Digestive Terms

Pyel/o relates to the renal pelvis; pyelitis refers to renal pelvis inflammation.
Py/o stands for pus; pyoderma is a pus-forming bacterial skin infection.
Pyr/o means fever or fire; pyrosis, known as heartburn, is discomfort from stomach acid regurgitation.

Motion and Medical Processes

Supination is the rotation of the arm, allowing the palm to face forward or upward.
Suppuration is the formation or discharge of pus.
Triage is the medical screening process for patients to prioritize treatment needs.
Trauma indicates wounds or injuries, common in various emergencies.
Viral pertains to viruses, while virile describes properties typical of adult males.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards. Each card presents a root word or prefix and its definition, focusing on terms commonly used in the medical field. Perfect for students studying medicine or health sciences.