Medical Terminology Overview

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What does the term 'cephal/o' refer to?

Ear

Skin

Head (correct)

Body

What is the definition of cephalitis?

The inflammation of the head

What does cephalosis mean?

An abnormal condition involving the head

Define cephalodystrophy.

The defective growth of the head Signup and view all the answers

What is osteoclasis?

The breaking of bone Signup and view all the answers

What does cardiosclerosis refer to?

The hardening of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'anthrop/o' mean?

Man Signup and view all the answers

Define anthropology.

The study of man Signup and view all the answers

What is an anthropologist?

One who studies man Signup and view all the answers

What does anthropomorphic refer to?

Pertaining to the shape of man Signup and view all the answers

What does som(at)/o stand for?

Body Signup and view all the answers

Define dermatoplegic.

Pertaining to the paralysis of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'epiderm(at)/o' refer to?

Outer layer of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What does cyt/o mean?

Cell Signup and view all the answers

Define osteocyte.

A cell of bone Signup and view all the answers

What does the term arthr/o refer to?

Joint Signup and view all the answers

What is arthritis?

The inflammation of the joints Signup and view all the answers

Define acredema.

The swelling of the extremities Signup and view all the answers

What does mel/o mean?

Limb Signup and view all the answers

What is cephalostenosis?

The narrowing of the head Signup and view all the answers

What does trich/o refer to?

Hair Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an otograph?

An instrument for recording the ear Signup and view all the answers

What does rhin/o mean?

Nose Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terms and Their Meanings

cephal/o: Refers to the head, used in various medical terms like "cephalitis" (inflammation of the head) and "cephalosis" (abnormal condition of the head).
cephalitis: Inflammation occurring in the head region.
cephalosis: An abnormal condition affecting the head.
cephalodystrophy: A disorder characterized by defective growth of the head.

Bone and Heart Terminology

osteoclasis: Refers to the breaking or fracture of bone.
cardiosclerosis: Describes the hardening of heart tissue, often associated with cardiac conditions.

Study of Humanity and Body

anthrop/o: Pertains to man; used in "anthropology" (the study of man) and "anthropologist" (a person who studies humanity).
anthropomorphic: Relates to attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities.

Body and Skin Terms

som(at)/o: Means body, forming terms regarding bodily functions and structures.
derm(at)/o: Refers to skin; important in terms like "dermatitis" (inflammation of the skin) and "dermatoplasty" (surgical repair of the skin).
epiderm(at)/o: Indicates the outer layer of skin, significant in terms like "epidermorrhexis" (rupture of the epidermis).

Cell and Joint Concepts

cyt/o: Means cell, leading to terms such as "cytogenesis" (production of cells) and "cytogenic" (pertaining to cell production).
arthr/o: Refers to joints, seen in terms like "arthritis" (inflammation of the joints) and "arthritometry" (measurement of joint inflammation).

Extremities and Limb Definitions

acr/o: Refers to extremities, leading to terms such as "acredema" (swelling of limbs) and "acromalacogram" (recording of softening in extremities).
mel/o: Pertains to limbs; used in terms like "melonecrosis" (death of limb tissue).

Inflammation and Medical Conditions

cephalostenosis: Refers to the narrowing of the head.
encephalitis: Indicates inflammation within the structures of the head.

Hair and Eyelid Terminology

trich/o: Relates to hair; includes terms like "trichinogenic" (producing substances related to hair) and "trichoplasia" (formation of hair).
blephar/o: Refers to eyelids, seen in "blepharotome" (an instrument to cut the eyelid) and "blepharotropic" (affecting the eyelid).

ophthalm/o: Pertains to the eye; appears in "ophthalmodysplastic" (defective formation of the eye).
ot/o: Refers to the ear, seen in "otograph" (instrument for recording the ear) and "otorrhectic" (pertaining to rupturing of the ear).

Other Relevant Terms

rhin/o: Indicates the nose, forming various medical terms related to nasal conditions.
dermatotoscopy: The examination of abnormal skin conditions, integrating various root terms focused on skin.

Combining Forms Context

Use of the combining form "x-osis" indicates an abnormal condition, generally related to the term it precedes.
Understanding the roots and combining forms helps decipher medical terms and analyze their meanings accurately in clinical settings.

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Explore key medical terms related to the human body, including definitions and relevant conditions. This quiz covers terminology associated with the head, bones, heart, and broader aspects of anthropology, providing a comprehensive understanding of the language of medicine.