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What does 'albumin/o' refer to?
What is the meaning of '-centesis'?
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
What does '-glycos/o' refer to?
The term '-graphy' refers to a process of creating a picture.
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'-uria' refers to a condition related to _____ .
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Define 'aden/o'.
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What does '-ectomy' mean?
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Match the medical terms with their meanings:
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'Hyper-' means _____ or above normal.
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The term 'hypo-' indicates a condition that is greater than normal.
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Prefixes and Suffixes
- Albumin/o: Relates to albumin, a protein found in the blood.
- Calc/i: Indicates calcium, an essential mineral for bodily functions.
- -centesis: Refers to a surgical puncture to remove fluid, commonly used in procedures like amniocentesis.
Key Root Words in Medical Terminology
- Creatin/o: Pertains to creatinine, a waste product from muscle metabolism.
- Glycos/o: Refers to sugar or glucose, important for energy metabolism.
- Hemat/o: Relates to blood, commonly referenced in conditions affecting blood cells.
- Lapar/o: Pertains to the abdomen, often used in surgical contexts.
Surgical Terms and Procedures
- -otomy: Denotes a surgical incision, often followed by the name of the organ being incised.
- -ectomy: Refers to surgical removal of a structure or organ.
- -plasty: Indicates surgical repair or reconstruction of tissues.
- -ostomy: Refers to creating a surgical opening in an organ.
Diagnostic Procedures
- -graphy: The process of taking a picture, often used in imaging techniques.
- -scope: Instrument used for visual examination of internal structures.
- -scopy: Refers to the visual examination of internal organs through endoscopy.
Conditions and Descriptions
- -uria: Pertains to urine conditions, indicating abnormalities found in urine.
- -algia: Refers to pain, often used in describing conditions like neuralgia.
- -itis: Signifies inflammation, commonly found in conditions such as arthritis.
- -osis: Indicates a condition, often referring to a disease or abnormal state.
Biological Terms
- Aden/o: Refers to glands within the body.
- Adip/o: Relates to fat tissue, pertinent in discussing obesity and metabolic conditions.
- Caud/o: Indicates a position towards the tail end of the body.
- Cephal/o: Indicates a direction towards the head.
Process and Control
- Hist/o: Pertains to tissue, significant in pathology.
- -stasis: Refers to control or maintenance, often used in conditions of homeostasis.
- -plasia: Indicates the formation or development of tissues or organs.
- Dys-: Signifies difficulty, bad, or painful situations in medical contexts.
Pathological Terms
- Path/o: Refers to disease, significant in medical diagnoses.
- Hyper-: Indicates increased or above normal levels, often seen in hyperglycemia.
- Hypo-: Indicates decreased or below normal levels, as with hypothyroidism.
- -sclerosis: Signifies abnormal hardening of tissues or organs.
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Description
Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz covering key concepts from Chapters 1, 2, and 15. You'll encounter important terms related to albumin, creatinine, and various medical procedures. Assess your understanding and reinforce your vocabulary in the field of healthcare.
