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Adj. suffix in virile is?
Adj. suffix in virile is?
ile
Singular of abdomina is?
Singular of abdomina is?
Abdomen
Plural of nucleus is?
Plural of nucleus is?
Nuclei
Plural of ovum is?
Plural of ovum is?
Adjective for parasite is?
Adjective for parasite is?
Plural of diagnosis is?
Plural of diagnosis is?
A specialist in pediatrics is a(n)?
A specialist in pediatrics is a(n)?
Singular of paralyses is?
Singular of paralyses is?
Singular of foramina is?
Singular of foramina is?
Singular of phalanges is?
Singular of phalanges is?
Which is NOT an adjective?
Which is NOT an adjective?
What means 'like or resembling a toxin'?
What means 'like or resembling a toxin'?
Singular of spermatozoa is?
Singular of spermatozoa is?
Ending '-logy' in cardiology means?
Ending '-logy' in cardiology means?
Suffix in dysentery is?
Suffix in dysentery is?
Singular of fungi is?
Singular of fungi is?
Suffix in the word insomnia is?
Suffix in the word insomnia is?
Suffix in sclerosis is?
Suffix in sclerosis is?
Which is NOT an adjective?
Which is NOT an adjective?
Which is NOT an adjective?
Which is NOT an adjective?
Plural of vertebra is?
Plural of vertebra is?
Which suffix means 'condition of'?
Which suffix means 'condition of'?
Adjective for neurosis is?
Adjective for neurosis is?
Which is NOT an adjective suffix?
Which is NOT an adjective suffix?
Anatomist means?
Anatomist means?
The prefixes ect/o- and exo- both mean?
The prefixes ect/o- and exo- both mean?
What term means easy breathing?
What term means easy breathing?
Opposite of abduct is?
Opposite of abduct is?
Cyanosis refers to?
Cyanosis refers to?
A polymorphous organism has?
A polymorphous organism has?
Opposite of premenopausal is?
Opposite of premenopausal is?
A prefix that means the same as quadr/i is?
A prefix that means the same as quadr/i is?
Erythroderma refers to?
Erythroderma refers to?
Prefix in contraception means?
Prefix in contraception means?
A pseudonym is a?
A pseudonym is a?
All are negative prefixes except for?
All are negative prefixes except for?
Prefix in disintegration means?
Prefix in disintegration means?
Which of the following pertains to correct alignment?
Which of the following pertains to correct alignment?
A neonate is?
A neonate is?
Prefix in dehydration means?
Prefix in dehydration means?
Prefix that means the same as bi- is?
Prefix that means the same as bi- is?
Prefix that means the same as contra- is?
Prefix that means the same as contra- is?
Opposite of dextro is?
Opposite of dextro is?
Telophase is the?
Telophase is the?
Opposite of hypertension is?
Opposite of hypertension is?
Which means the same as equi-?
Which means the same as equi-?
A xanthoma is?
A xanthoma is?
Prefixes hemi- and semi- mean?
Prefixes hemi- and semi- mean?
Prefix in dialysis means?
Prefix in dialysis means?
Which has four components?
Which has four components?
A binocular microscope has?
A binocular microscope has?
Which has a hard g?
Which has a hard g?
Compound words have two or more?
Compound words have two or more?
Main part of a word is?
Main part of a word is?
A prefix is found?
A prefix is found?
Correct spelling of the adjective for pharynx is?
Correct spelling of the adjective for pharynx is?
The ist in the word anatomist is a(n)?
The ist in the word anatomist is a(n)?
Which has a short vowel?
Which has a short vowel?
Passage of watery stool:
Passage of watery stool:
Adjective for thorax is?
Adjective for thorax is?
Sense most used by an auditory learner is?
Sense most used by an auditory learner is?
Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
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Suffixes:
- Common suffix in "virile" is -ile.
- Ending -logy in "cardiology" means "study of."
- Suffix in "dysentery" is -y, in "sclerosis" is -sis, and in "insomnia" is -ia.
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Singular and Plural Forms:
- Singular of "abdomina" is "abdomen."
- Plural of "nucleus" is "nuclei," plural of "ovum" is "ova," and "vertebra" plural is "vertebrae."
- Singular of "fungi" is "fungus," singular of "spermatozoa" is "spermatozoon," and singular of "phalanges" is "phalanx."
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Specializations:
- A pediatrician specializes in pediatrics.
- An anatomist specializes in anatomy.
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Adjectives and Their Context:
- Adjective for "parasite" is "parasitic" and for "neurosis" is "neurotic."
- Adjective pertaining to "thorax" is "thoracic."
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Prefixes:
- Prefix "ect/o-" and "exo-" mean "out."
- Prefix "anti-" means the same as "contra-," while "mono-" means "one" and "tetra" means the same as "quadr/i."
- Prefix for "insufficient" and "immature" means "not."
- Prefix "hemi-" and "semi-" mean "half," while "multi-" means "many."
- Prefix in "dehydration" indicates "loss" and in "dialysis" means "through."
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Conditions and Terminologies:
- "Cyanosis" refers to blue coloration of the skin.
- "Eupnea" means easy breathing, while "oligospermia" refers to low sperm count.
- "Symbiosis" describes organisms living together.
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Opposites and Relationships:
- Opposite of "abduct" is "adduct," and opposite of "premenarche" is "postmenopausal."
- Opposite of "hypertension" is "hypotension," and "dextro" is opposed by "sinistro."
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Additional Key Terms:
- A leukocyte is a white blood cell.
- A pandemic affects all people in a region.
- "Melanin" causes darkening of the skin.
- "Telophase" is the last stage of cell division.
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Miscellaneous:
- A binocular microscope features two eyepieces.
- Correct spelling of the adjective for "pharynx" is "pharyngeal."
- "Dermal" refers to skin conditions, as in "erythroderma" meaning redness of skin.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz covering key concepts from Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Learn about suffixes, singular and plural forms, and important adjectives related to medical terms. Perfect for students in healthcare or medical fields!
