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What does the term 'andexa' refer to?
What is an 'antrum'?
A cavity or chamber, especially within the bone.
What condition does 'asthenopia' denote?
Weakness in the eye.
What type of cells does an 'astrocytoma' consist of?
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Hypercrinia refers to excessive secretion of any endocrine gland.
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What does 'dacryogenic' pertain to?
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What does the word 'dura' mean?
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What is a 'fascia'?
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What does 'heliosensitivity' indicate?
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What is 'hypnology'?
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What does 'isocellular' refer to?
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What is 'laparogastrostomy'?
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What does 'malignant' mean?
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What is the general term for 'dementia'?
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What does 'oculopathy' refer to?
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What does 'prepartal' mean?
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What does 'podalic' mean?
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What is 'mastoscirrhus'?
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What does 'sclerosis' mean?
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What is a 'septum'?
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What is a 'sinus'?
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What does 'somatopathy' denote?
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What does 'tarsus' pertain to?
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What does 'topalgia' denote?
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What is 'trachelomyitis'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Flashcards
- Andexa: Refers to appendages of the eye and uterus; literally means "joined to."
- Antrum: A cavity or chamber, particularly within bone structures.
- Asthenopia: Condition signifying weakness of the eye, often resulting in visual discomfort.
- Astrocytoma: Tumor formed from star-shaped glial cells in the brain.
- Hypercrinia: Indicates inadequate secretion from any endocrine gland.
- Dacryogenic: Pertains to the formation of tears in the eye.
- Dura: Means "hard"; the outer protective covering of the brain and spinal cord, also known as durameter.
- Fascia: A sheet of fibrous tissue that envelops muscles and organs.
- Heliosensitivity: Refers to heightened sensitivity to sunlight exposure.
- Hypnology: The scientific study of sleep patterns and disorders.
- Isocellular: Describes a group of cells that are uniform in size or type.
- Laparogastrostomy: A surgical procedure that creates a permanent opening from the abdominal wall into the stomach.
- Malignant: A term indicating severity or danger, often used to describe aggressive forms of cancer.
- Dementia: A clinical term for the progressive deterioration of cognitive functions.
- Oculopathy: Encompasses any disease or disorder affecting the eye.
- Prepartal: Describes the period immediately preceding labor during childbirth.
- Podalic: An action or procedure performed using the foot.
- Mastoscirrhus: Refers to hard cancerous growths occurring in breast tissue.
- Sclerosis: Describes the hardening of tissue or organs.
- Septum: A general term for a dividing wall or partition within a bodily cavity.
- Sinus: A hollow cavity within the body, typically in the skull.
- Somatopathy: Denotes a physical disorder, contrasting with mental disorders.
- Tarsus: Refers to the structure and region of the ankle in the foot.
- Topalgia: Indicates localized or specific pain in a particular area.
- Trachelomyitis: Inflammation occurring within the muscles of the neck region.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz focused on lesson 7. It includes essential terms related to anatomy and eye conditions, ensuring you understand the definitions and applications of each word. Get ready to enhance your vocabulary in the medical field!
