Medical Terminology: Prefixes & Suffixes

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What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

one

few

many, much (correct)

none

What is the meaning of 'polyuria'?

excessive urination

What does 'post-' signify?

after, behind (correct)

many, much

false

before, in front of

What does 'postoperative' refer to?

after operation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'preoperative' mean?

before surgery Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

before, in front of Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Pro' denote?

in front, forward Signup and view all the answers

What does 'procto' refer to?

rectum, rectal, anus Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'procephalic'?

in front of the head Signup and view all the answers

What is a Proctoscope?

instrument for examining the anus and rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'Pseudo-' indicate?

false Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pseudoappendicitis' mean?

false inflammation of the appendix Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Psychology'.

study of the mind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Psych/i, psych/o' pertain to?

mind Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ptosis' refer to?

drooping Signup and view all the answers

What is 'viseroptosis'?

drooping down or displacement of internal organs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plumono' mean?

lung Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pulmonary' refer to?

pertaining to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Py/o' indicate?

pus Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Pyogenic'.

producing pus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pyel/o' refer to?

renal pelvis of kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pryo' mean?

heat, fever Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pyrogenic' mean?

produced by fever Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Quadri, quadra' mean?

four Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'radio'?

radiation, x-Rays Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Recto' refer to?

rectum Signup and view all the answers

Define 'quadraplegia'.

paralysis of all four extremities Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pyelolithotomy' mean?

incision of the renal pelvis to remove a stone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Reno' mean?

kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Renal' refer to?

pertaining to the kidney Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'radiologist'?

person who studies radiographs Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'retro-' mean?

backward, behind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'retrolingual' mean?

behind the tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rhin/o' refer to?

nose Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhaphy' mean?

suture of, sewing up of a gap or defect Signup and view all the answers

What does 'angiorrhaphy' refer to?

sewing (suturing) a gap or defect in a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'rectocele'?

rupture of the rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhagia' mean?

flow, discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rhinorrhagia' refer to?

rapid flow from the nose (nosebleeds) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rhinoplasty' mean?

surgical correction of the nose Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medial Terminology Prefixes and Suffixes

poly- signifies "many" or "much."
post- refers to "after" or "behind."
pre- indicates "before" or "in front of."
Pro means "in front" or "forward."
Pseudo denotes something "false."
-ptosis relates to "drooping."
Quadri, quadra represent the number "four."
radio pertains to "radiation" or "X-rays."
retro describes something "backward" or "behind."

Conditions and Procedures

polyuria is characterized by excessive urination.
postoperative refers to the period following an operation.
preoperative indicates the phase prior to surgery.
procto relates to the rectum, rectal area, or anus.
proctoscope is an instrument used for examining the anus and rectum.
pseudoappendicitis is the false inflammation of the appendix.
viseroptosis refers to the drooping or displacement of internal organs.
quadraplegia indicates paralysis affecting all four extremities.
pyelolithotomy involves incision to the renal pelvis for stone removal.

Body Systems and Specialties

psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
Psych/i, psych/o pertains to mental processes.
plumono and pulmonary relates to the lungs and respiratory system.
py/o means "pus," while pyogenic indicates the ability to produce pus.
pyel/o references the renal pelvis of the kidney.
Reno indicates "kidney," with renal signifying something related to the kidneys.
radiologist is a specialist who interprets radiographs.

Medical Conditions and Symptoms

rectocele refers to a rupture of the rectum.
-rrhagia describes excessive flow or discharge.
rhinorrhagia is a rapid flow of blood from the nose, commonly known as a nosebleed.
rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting the structure of the nose.
pyrogenic indicates something produced in relation to fever, often linked with infection.

Anatomical Terms

retrolingual refers to the anatomical position behind the tongue.
rhin/o pertains to the nose.
angiorrhaphy describes the surgical procedure for suturing a gap or defect in a blood vessel.

Each term enhances understanding of medical language used in various clinical settings, allowing for better communication and comprehension among healthcare professionals.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology prefixes and suffixes with this flashcard quiz. You'll learn the meanings of common prefixes like 'poly-' and 'post-', as well as examples like 'polyuria' and 'postoperative'. Enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary.