Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does the term 'Cyto/' refer to?

Cell

What is the meaning of the word 'Epithelial'?

Epithelium

What does 'Fibr/o' denote in medical terms?

Fibrous

What does 'Hist/o' mean?

Tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Lip/o'?

Fat Signup and view all the answers

What does the root 'Myo' refer to?

Muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Neur/o' stand for?

Nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the term 'Organ/o'?

Organ Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Viscer/o' denote?

Internal organ Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Cyte' mean?

Cell Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gen' refer to?

Agent that causes Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Genic'?

Producing Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix 'Oma' indicate?

Tumor or swelling Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Osis' signify?

Abnormal condition Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pathy' stand for?

Disease Signup and view all the answers

What is denoted by 'Plasm'?

Growth or formation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sarcoma' mean?

Malignant tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Anter/o' refer to?

Front Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Caud/o' signify?

Tail or downward Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cephal/o' mean?

Head (upward) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Disto/o' indicate?

Away from the point of origin Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Dors/o'?

Back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Infer/o' denote?

Below Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Later/o' represent?

Side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Medi/o' mean?

Middle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Poster/o' mean?

Back or behind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Proxim/o' signify?

Near to Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Super/o' denote?

Above Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ventr/o' refer to?

Belly or front Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology: Cells and Tissues

Cyto/ refers to "cell," a fundamental unit of life critical in biology and medicine.
Cyte is another form denoting "cell."
Epithelial pertains to "epithelium," a tissue that forms protective layers and lines body cavities.
Hist/o signifies "tissues," groups of cells that perform specific functions in the body.
Myo translates to "muscle," relating to musculoskeletal anatomy.
Neur/o stands for "nerve," highlighting its importance in the nervous system.
Organ/o indicates "organ," which refers to structures performing specific functions within the body.
Viscer/o is used for "internal organ," emphasizing the body's vital components.

Medical Terminology: Fibrous and Fat

Fibr/o means "fibrous," describing structural tissues.
Lip/o indicates "fat," essential for energy storage and insulation.

Medical Terminology: Tissue Growth and Disease

Gen denotes "agent that causes," often used in terms like "carcinogen."
Genic refers to "producing," commonly used in genetic contexts.
Oma signifies "tumor or swelling," often used in pathology (e.g., sarcoma).
Pathy means "disease," indicating disorders involving various body systems.
Osis represents "abnormal condition," frequently used to describe diseases.

Medical Terminology: Structure and Direction

Plasm indicates "growth or formation," relevant in cellular biology.
Sarcoma identifies a "malignant tumor," often aggressive in nature.
Anter/o translates to "front," indicating direction or position.
Poster/o refers to "back or behind," used in anatomical references.
Dors/o signifies "back," while ventr/o denotes "belly or front," clarifying anatomical orientation.
Caud/o means "tail or downward," pertinent in anatomy.
Cephal/o refers to "head (upward)," important in neurological contexts.
Disto/o indicates "away from the point of origin," aiding in directional anatomy.
Infer/o translates to "below," providing a vertical position reference.
Later/o means "side," indicating lateral structures.
Medi/o indicates "middle," often used in anatomical relations.
Proxim/o signifies "near to," relevant in descriptions of location.
Super/o translates to "above," again aiding in anatomical positioning.

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Test your knowledge of key medical terminology with this set of flashcards. This quiz focuses on essential prefixes and their meanings related to cells, tissues, and organs. Improve your medical vocabulary and understanding of anatomical terms through interactive learning.