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What does the term 'cephal/o' refer to?
What is the definition of cephalitis?
The inflammation of the head
What does cephalosis mean?
An abnormal condition involving the head
Define cephalodystrophy.
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What is osteoclasis?
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What does cardiosclerosis refer to?
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What does the prefix 'anthrop/o' mean?
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Define anthropology.
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What is an anthropologist?
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What does anthropomorphic refer to?
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What does som(at)/o stand for?
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Define dermatoplegic.
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What does 'epiderm(at)/o' refer to?
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What does cyt/o mean?
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Define osteocyte.
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What does the term arthr/o refer to?
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What is arthritis?
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Define acredema.
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What does mel/o mean?
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What is cephalostenosis?
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What does trich/o refer to?
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What is the function of an otograph?
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What does rhin/o mean?
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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).
Eye and Ear Related Terms
- 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.