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Which of the following medical terms indicates a deficiency or lack of something?
Which of the following medical terms indicates a deficiency or lack of something?
- Ante-
- Anti-
- Arteri-
- A- (correct)
Which prefix denotes something that is 'against' or 'opposed'?
Which prefix denotes something that is 'against' or 'opposed'?
- Arteri-
- Ante-
- Anti- (correct)
- Aden-
A doctor orders an 'antenatal' checkup for a pregnant patient. What does 'antenatal' refer to?
A doctor orders an 'antenatal' checkup for a pregnant patient. What does 'antenatal' refer to?
- Before birth (correct)
- After birth
- Related to the arteries
- During birth
A patient is diagnosed with 'arteriosclerosis'. Based on your knowledge of prefixes, what is the primary issue affecting the patient?
A patient is diagnosed with 'arteriosclerosis'. Based on your knowledge of prefixes, what is the primary issue affecting the patient?
A patient reports joint pain, and the doctor suspects 'arthritis.' What does the 'arthr-' prefix indicate is the location of the problem?
A patient reports joint pain, and the doctor suspects 'arthritis.' What does the 'arthr-' prefix indicate is the location of the problem?
An audiologist specializes in problems related to which part of the body?
An audiologist specializes in problems related to which part of the body?
What does the prefix 'auto-' signify in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'auto-' signify in medical terminology?
A bilateral surgery is scheduled for a patient. Which of the following is true about the surgery?
A bilateral surgery is scheduled for a patient. Which of the following is true about the surgery?
A patient is diagnosed with bradycardia. What does this condition primarily involve?
A patient is diagnosed with bradycardia. What does this condition primarily involve?
A doctor orders a bronchoscopy. What part of the body will be examined during this procedure?
A doctor orders a bronchoscopy. What part of the body will be examined during this procedure?
What does the prefix 'dys-' generally indicate in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'dys-' generally indicate in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-ology' refer to in medical terms like cardiology or neurology?
What does the suffix '-ology' refer to in medical terms like cardiology or neurology?
A patient's blood test indicates anemia. What does the prefix 'an-' suggest about their hemoglobin levels?
A patient's blood test indicates anemia. What does the prefix 'an-' suggest about their hemoglobin levels?
A patient experiences backache. Which part of the body is experiencing pain?
A patient experiences backache. Which part of the body is experiencing pain?
A patient's lab results show leukocytosis. What does the suffix '-cytosis' indicate about their white blood cell count?
A patient's lab results show leukocytosis. What does the suffix '-cytosis' indicate about their white blood cell count?
If 'leukocytosis' means an increased number of white blood cells, what does 'leukocytopenia' mean?
If 'leukocytosis' means an increased number of white blood cells, what does 'leukocytopenia' mean?
A surgeon performs an appendectomy. What procedure has been performed?
A surgeon performs an appendectomy. What procedure has been performed?
A patient is diagnosed with appendicitis. What does the suffix '-itis' suggest is happening with the patient's appendix?
A patient is diagnosed with appendicitis. What does the suffix '-itis' suggest is happening with the patient's appendix?
A patient is diagnosed with acromegaly. What would be the main characteristic of this disease?
A patient is diagnosed with acromegaly. What would be the main characteristic of this disease?
A patient is diagnosed with hepatomegaly. Which organ is likely enlarged?
A patient is diagnosed with hepatomegaly. Which organ is likely enlarged?
A patient is diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. Which organ is diseased?
A patient is diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. Which organ is diseased?
What pathological condition does encephalopathy describe?
What pathological condition does encephalopathy describe?
A patient is described as 'asymptomatic'. What does that mean?
A patient is described as 'asymptomatic'. What does that mean?
A doctor notes that a patient is 'acyanotic'. What does this observation suggest about the patient?
A doctor notes that a patient is 'acyanotic'. What does this observation suggest about the patient?
A patient can not produce urine so they are diagnosed with 'anuria'. What can you infer from this
A patient can not produce urine so they are diagnosed with 'anuria'. What can you infer from this
Flashcards
A- / An-
A- / An-
Lack of or deficiency of something.
Aden-(o)
Aden-(o)
Relating to a gland.
Ante-
Ante-
Occurring before.
Anti-
Anti-
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Arteri-(o)
Arteri-(o)
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Arthr-(o)
Arthr-(o)
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Audi-, Audio-
Audi-, Audio-
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Auto-
Auto-
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Bi
Bi
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Brady-
Brady-
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Bronch-, Broncho-
Bronch-, Broncho-
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Dys-
Dys-
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-ology
-ology
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-ologist
-ologist
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An-
An-
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Ache
Ache
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Cytosis
Cytosis
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Cytopenia
Cytopenia
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Ectomy
Ectomy
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Itis
Itis
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Megally
Megally
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Pathy
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Study Notes
Prefixes: A-
- Means lack of or absence
- Atrophy means lack of growth
- Asymptomatic means absence of symptoms
- Acyanotic means absence of cyanosis
- Anencephaly means without head
- Anuria means absence of urine
- Anemia means deficiency of blood
- Analgesia means lack of pain
Prefixes: Aden-(o)
- Means gland
- Adenoma refers to the enlargement of a gland
- Adenocarcinoma refers to tumors of a gland
- Adenitis refers to the inflammation of a gland
Prefixes: Ante-
- Means before
- Antepartum refers to before delivery
- Antenatal refers to before birth
Prefixes: Anti-
- Means against of contra
- Antiviral is against a virus
- Antimicrobial is against microbes
- Antibiotic is against bacteria
Prefixes: Arteri -(o)
- Means artery-arterial
- Arteriosclerosis is the hardening of arteries
- Arteritis is the inflammation of an artery
Prefixes: Arthr -(o)
- Means joint
- Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint
- Arthralgia is pain at the joint
- Arthrocentesis refers to taking fluids out of a joint
- Arthrotomy refers to an opening in the joint
Prefixes: Audi-, Audio-
- Means pertaining to the ear
- Auditory relates to hearing
- Audiology is the study of hearing
Prefixes: Auto-
- Means self or for oneself
- Autoimmune relates to self immunity
Prefixes: Bi-
- Means twice
- Bilateral refers to both sides
Prefixes: Brady-
- Means slow or decrease
- Bradycardia means slow heart beat
- Bradypnea means decrease of respiratory rate
Prefixes: Bronch-, Broncho-
- Means bronchus or bronchi
- Bronchoscope is a device used to view the bronchi
- Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi
Medical Abbreviation: Dys-
- Means difficult
- Dyspnea means difficult breathing
- Dyspepsia means difficult digestion
Medical Abbreviation: -ology / -ologist
- -ology means study of something
- -ologist means specializes in a certain organ
- Cardiology is the study of the heart
- Cardiologist is a heart specialist
Medical Abbreviation: An
- Means no or low
- Anemia : low hemoglobin in the red blood cells
- Anesthesia: loss of sensation, (Disease-related or treatment-related)
Medical Abbreviation: Ache
- Means pain
- Headache: pain in the head
- Backache: pain in the back
- Bone ache: pain in certain bone
Medical Abbreviation: Cytosis
- Means increase number
- Leukocytosis: increased number of leucocytes (WBCs) in the blood
Medical Abbreviation: Cytopenia
- Means decreased number
- Leukocytopenia: decreased number of leukocytes (WBCs) in the blood.
Medical Abbreviation: Ectomy
- Means cutting or removal
- Appendectomy: excision of appendix
- Tonsillectomy: excision of tonsils
Medical Abbreviation: Itis
- Means inflammation
- Appendicitis: inflammation of appendix
- Dermatitis: inflammation of skin
Medical Abbreviation: Megally
- Means enlargement
- Acromegaly is enlargement of the extremities
- Splenomegaly is a large spleen
- Hepatomegaly large liver
Medical Abbreviation: Pathy
- Means pathologic changes
- Cardiomyopathy: pathologic changes in the cardiac muscle
- Encephalopathy: pathologic changes in the brain
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