Medical Terminology Flashcards

cryo: Refers to cold; often used in medical procedures involving freezing.
cut: Signifies skin; essential in understanding procedures and injuries related to the skin.
cyan: Indicates a blue color; commonly associated with oxygen deprivation in tissues.
cyst: Represents a bladder, bag, or sac; can describe fluid-filled cavities in the body.
cyt: Denotes cell; fundamental in cellular biology and pathology.

dec: Means ten; used in medical terminology related to numerical values or counts.
dent: Refers to tooth; important in dentistry and oral health discussions.
desis: Signifies surgical union or fixation; relevant in orthopedic and surgical contexts.
di: Means double or twice; applies to conditions involving duplication or paired structures.
dia: Refers to through, between, or part; used to describe processes or locations in the body.

dis: Indicates separation or away from; significant in understanding dislocations or detachment.
dors: Refers to the back; important in anatomy and describing positions relative to the body.
ec: Means outside or external; useful for describing conditions or terms that relate to external factors.
ectasis: Denotes expansion, dilation, or stretching; often used in descriptions of organs or blood vessels.

ectomy: Refers to surgical removal of a part; key in surgical terms related to organ extraction.
emisis: Denotes vomit; relates to gastrointestinal conditions and symptoms.
emia: Refers to blood; commonly used in terms describing blood conditions, like anemia.
endo: Means within or innermost; applicable for various anatomical structures or conditions.
electr: Relates to electrical; relevant in terms of nerve function and electrical activity in the heart.
enter: Refers to intestine; essential in discussions about the digestive system and gastrointestinal health.