Medical Terminology: N-Phylaxis Flashcards

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What does the term 'narc-' refer to?

New

Sleep (correct)

Eye

Death

What does the prefix 'nas-' mean?

nose

What does the suffix '-natal' signify?

birth

What does the root 'necr-' refer to?

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What does 'neo-' mean?

new Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'neph-'?

kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does the root 'neur-' stand for?

nerve Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'noct-' mean?

night Signup and view all the answers

What does 'non-' signify?

none Signup and view all the answers

What does the root 'ocul-' refer to?

eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'odont-' stand for?

tooth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'olig-' mean?

few Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ologist' refer to?

person who does/studies Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ology' mean?

study of Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-oma' signify?

tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'onco-' refer to?

mass Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'oophor-' mean?

ovary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ophthalm-' signify?

eye Signup and view all the answers

What does '-opia' mean?

vision Signup and view all the answers

What does '-opsy' refer to?

to view Signup and view all the answers

What does 'opt-' denote?

vision Signup and view all the answers

What does 'or-' signify?

mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'orch-' mean?

testicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-oorhea'?

flow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'orth-' indicate?

normal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ost-' refer to?

bone Signup and view all the answers

What does '-oscopy' mean?

diagnostic examination Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osis' signify?

condition Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ot-' refer to?

ear Signup and view all the answers

What does '-otic' mean?

pertaining to a condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-otomy' mean?

cutting into Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ous' signify?

pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ovi-, ovario-' denote?

ovary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pan-' signify?

all Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pancreat-' refer to?

pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What does 'para-' mean?

near Signup and view all the answers

What does '-paresis' indicate?

paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What does '-partum' mean?

birth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'path-' signify?

disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ped-' mean?

child Signup and view all the answers

What does '-penia' signify?

lack of Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pent-' mean?

five Signup and view all the answers

What does '-pepsia, -pepsis' refer to?

digestion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'per-' signify?

through Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peri-' mean?

around Signup and view all the answers

What does '-pexy' refer to?

fixation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phag-' mean?

eat Signup and view all the answers

What do the suffixes '-phage' and '-phagia' refer to?

to eat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pharyng-' signify?

throat Signup and view all the answers

What does '-phas, -phasia' mean?

speech Signup and view all the answers

What does '-philia, -philic' signify?

attracted to Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phleb-' refer to?

vein Signup and view all the answers

What does '-phobia' mean?

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What does 'phon-' signify?

sound Signup and view all the answers

What does '-phylaxis' mean?

protection Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefixes and Suffixes in Medical Terminology

narc-: Derived from Greek, meaning "sleep". Commonly used in words related to sleep disorders or narcotics.
nas-: Relates to the "nose"; used in terms like "nasal".
-natal: Pertains to "birth"; often seen in obstetric terminology.
necr-: Refers to "death"; used in terms related to necrosis or necrology.
neo-: Means "new"; often used in oncology (e.g., neoplasm).
neph-: Refers to the "kidney"; associated with nephrology and kidney diseases.
neur-: Pertains to "nerve"; commonly found in neurology and similar fields.
noct-: Related to "night"; used in terms like nocturnal.
non-: Indicates "none" or absence; used in various medical contexts.
ocul-: Refers to the "eye"; seen in words like ocular or oculist.
odont-: Means "tooth"; used in dentistry-related terms.
olig-: Indicates "few" or "scanty"; common in conditions like oliguria.
-ologist: Refers to a person who studies or practices in a specific field, e.g., cardiologist.
-ology: Means "study of"; used in terms describing scientific disciplines.
-oma: Refers to a "tumor"; used in naming various types of growths.
onco-: Pertains to "mass" or "tumor"; commonly used in oncology.
oophor-: Relates to the "ovary"; part of reproductive terminology.
ophthalm-: Refers to the "eye"; seen in ophthalmology and ocular treatments.
-opia: Pertains to "vision"; found in terms like myopia.
-opsy: Means "to view"; used in biopsies and various diagnostics.
opt-: Relates to "vision"; often used in optometry.
or-: Refers to the "mouth"; used in terms like oral or oropharyngeal.
orch-: Pertains to "testicle"; used in reproductive health terminology.
-orrhea: Refers to "flow"; seen in terms such as diarrhea.
orth-: Indicates "normal" or "correct"; used in orthopedics.
ost-: Refers to "bone"; found in terms like osteopathy.
-oscopy: Means "diagnostic examination"; used in procedures like endoscopy.
-osis: Indicates a "condition" or disease process; seen in various medical diagnoses.
ot-: Refers to the "ear"; found in audiology and otitis.
-otic: Pertains to a specific condition; used in medical diagnoses.
-otomy: Means "cutting into"; used in surgical terminology.
-ous: Pertains to; often used to describe substances in a medical context.
ovi-, ovario-: Refers to the "ovary"; linked to reproductive terminology.
pan-: Means "all"; used to describe a comprehensive approach.
pancreat-: Relates to the "pancreas"; important in endocrinology and diabetes.
para-: Means "near"; often used in anatomical terms (e.g., parathyroid).
-paresis: Indicates "partial paralysis"; seen in neurological evaluations.
-partum: Refers to "birth"; used in obstetric terms like postpartum.
path-: Pertains to "disease"; widely used in pathology and diagnosis.
ped-: Means "child"; used in pediatrics and related fields.
-penia: Indicates a "lack of"; used in conditions like cytopenia.
pent-: Means "five"; used in various medical contexts.
-pepsia, -pepsis: Refers to "digestion"; found in gastrointestinal terms.
per-: Indicates "through"; often used to describe processes.
peri-: Means "around"; used in anatomical descriptions.
-pexy: Refers to "fixation"; seen in surgical procedures.
phag-: Means "eat"; commonly used in terms related to ingestion.
-phage, -phagia: Pertains to "to eat"; linked to feeding or consumption disorders.
pharyng-: Refers to the "throat"; used in otolaryngology.
-phas, -phasia: Pertains to "speech"; used in communication disorders.
-philia, -philic: Indicates being "attracted to"; used in psychological and medical contexts.
phleb-: Refers to a "vein"; key in vascular medicine.
-phobia: Pertains to "fear"; used in psychological diagnoses.
phon-: Relates to "sound"; seen in audiology-related terms.
-phylaxis: Refers to "protection"; commonly associated with allergy and preventive treatments.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards focusing on the 'n-phylaxis' group. Each card highlights a root word along with its definition, helping you build your understanding of key medical terms. Ideal for students and professionals alike.