Medical Terminology Lesson 7

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What does the term 'andexa' refer to?

Appendages of the eye and uterus (correct)

Cavity within bone

Sensitivity to sunlight

A type of tumor

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?

Star-shaped cells. Signup and view all the answers

Hypercrinia refers to excessive secretion of any endocrine gland.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dacryogenic' pertain to?

Tear of the eye. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'dura' mean?

Hard. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'fascia'?

A sheet of fibrous tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'heliosensitivity' indicate?

Sensitivity to sunlight. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'hypnology'?

The study of sleep. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'isocellular' refer to?

Composition of cells of the same size or kind. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'laparogastrostomy'?

Creation of a permanent opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'malignant' mean?

Bad. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general term for 'dementia'?

Mind deterioration. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oculopathy' refer to?

Any disease of the eye. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prepartal' mean?

Occurring just before labor. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'podalic' mean?

Being accomplished by means of the foot. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'mastoscirrhus'?

The hard cancer of the breast. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sclerosis' mean?

Hardening of a part. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'septum'?

A dividing wall. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'sinus'?

A hollow cavity in the body. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'somatopathy' denote?

A bodily disorder as distinguished from a mental one. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tarsus' pertain to?

The ankle region of the foot. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'topalgia' denote?

Fixed or localized pain. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'trachelomyitis'?

An inflammation of the muscle within the neck. Signup and view all the answers

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!