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What does the term 'stomatitis' describe?
What does the term 'stomatitis' describe?
Which Greek root is associated with the term 'mouth'?
Which Greek root is associated with the term 'mouth'?
What is the Latin term for 'mouth'?
What is the Latin term for 'mouth'?
What does the suffix 'itis' denote in medical terminology?
What does the suffix 'itis' denote in medical terminology?
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Which of the following terms pertains specifically to the mouth?
Which of the following terms pertains specifically to the mouth?
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What does the word root 'dermat' primarily refer to?
What does the word root 'dermat' primarily refer to?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?
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Which term describes something that pertains to the skin?
Which term describes something that pertains to the skin?
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What does 'nephr' relate to in medical terminology?
What does 'nephr' relate to in medical terminology?
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What does the term 'nephroma' indicate?
What does the term 'nephroma' indicate?
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Which of the following best describes 'renal'?
Which of the following best describes 'renal'?
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If a patient has 'dermatitis', what condition are they experiencing?
If a patient has 'dermatitis', what condition are they experiencing?
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What would a term with the root 'cutaneous' imply?
What would a term with the root 'cutaneous' imply?
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What does the prefix 'an-' signify in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'an-' signify in medical terminology?
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What does the suffix '-itis' mean?
What does the suffix '-itis' mean?
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Which of the following combinations represents a condition of excessive heat?
Which of the following combinations represents a condition of excessive heat?
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What does the prefix 'hypo-' imply in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'hypo-' imply in medical terms?
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What does the term 'gastromegaly' refer to?
What does the term 'gastromegaly' refer to?
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Which of the following word roots means 'bone'?
Which of the following word roots means 'bone'?
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What is indicated by the suffix '-oma'?
What is indicated by the suffix '-oma'?
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Which term refers to the condition of not feeling sensation?
Which term refers to the condition of not feeling sensation?
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What does the prefix 'peri-' indicate?
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Which prefix refers to a condition of having too many or much of something?
Which prefix refers to a condition of having too many or much of something?
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What does the term 'Hepatitis' refer to?
What does the term 'Hepatitis' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?
What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?
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Which suffix typically indicates a condition?
Which suffix typically indicates a condition?
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What does the prefix 'brady-' signify?
What does the prefix 'brady-' signify?
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Which of the following terms refers to against bacteria?
Which of the following terms refers to against bacteria?
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The prefix 'dys-' is used to indicate what type of condition?
The prefix 'dys-' is used to indicate what type of condition?
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Which term refers to the act of preventing conception?
Which term refers to the act of preventing conception?
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What type of graft is referred to as a 'homograft'?
What type of graft is referred to as a 'homograft'?
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What does the prefix 'homo-' indicate in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'homo-' indicate in medical terminology?
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What does the term 'heterograft' refer to?
What does the term 'heterograft' refer to?
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Which prefix indicates a condition that is harmful or painful?
Which prefix indicates a condition that is harmful or painful?
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What characterizes the term 'anesthesia'?
What characterizes the term 'anesthesia'?
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Which type of anesthesia involves a complete loss of sensation?
Which type of anesthesia involves a complete loss of sensation?
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What does the prefix 'contra-' imply?
What does the prefix 'contra-' imply?
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What is the effect of 'antibacterials'?
What is the effect of 'antibacterials'?
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Which term best describes the process of 'dystocia'?
Which term best describes the process of 'dystocia'?
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Which term refers to the inflammation of the stomach?
Which term refers to the inflammation of the stomach?
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What does the prefix 'mal-' indicate in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'mal-' indicate in medical terms?
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-dynia'?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-dynia'?
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Which of the following describes a surgical puncture to withdraw fluid from a joint?
Which of the following describes a surgical puncture to withdraw fluid from a joint?
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What does the prefix 'pan-' suggest in a medical term?
What does the prefix 'pan-' suggest in a medical term?
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Which condition refers to false pregnancy?
Which condition refers to false pregnancy?
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What does 'hemat/o' refer to in medical terminology?
What does 'hemat/o' refer to in medical terminology?
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Which medical condition involves rapid breathing?
Which medical condition involves rapid breathing?
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Which medical term means study of blood?
Which medical term means study of blood?
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What does the suffix '-itis' generally indicate?
What does the suffix '-itis' generally indicate?
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What is the meaning of 'homeo/plasia' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of 'homeo/plasia' in medical terminology?
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What term describes the inflammation of multiple joints?
What term describes the inflammation of multiple joints?
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What does the prefix 'pseudo-' signify in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'pseudo-' signify in medical terms?
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What is the medical term for vomiting blood?
What is the medical term for vomiting blood?
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What is the purpose of performing arthrocentesis?
What is the purpose of performing arthrocentesis?
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Which suffix denotes excision or removal?
Which suffix denotes excision or removal?
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The suffix '-lysis' is associated with which of the following meanings?
The suffix '-lysis' is associated with which of the following meanings?
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What does the suffix '-rrhaphy' indicate in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-rrhaphy' indicate in medical terms?
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Which suffix would most likely relate to a procedure that involves crushing?
Which suffix would most likely relate to a procedure that involves crushing?
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Which suffix indicates an instrument used for recording data?
Which suffix indicates an instrument used for recording data?
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What does the suffix '-scopy' typically refer to?
What does the suffix '-scopy' typically refer to?
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Which of the following suffixes means pain?
Which of the following suffixes means pain?
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If a patient has 'lymph/edema', what does this indicate?
If a patient has 'lymph/edema', what does this indicate?
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What does the suffix '-rrhea' refer to?
What does the suffix '-rrhea' refer to?
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Which suffix indicates a condition of disease?
Which suffix indicates a condition of disease?
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What does the suffix '-phagia' relate to?
What does the suffix '-phagia' relate to?
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Which term describes a condition of fear of blood?
Which term describes a condition of fear of blood?
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What does the suffix '-plegia' denote?
What does the suffix '-plegia' denote?
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Which term indicates a disease related to the kidney?
Which term indicates a disease related to the kidney?
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What does the suffix '-al' signify in medical terminology related to the kidney?
What does the suffix '-al' signify in medical terminology related to the kidney?
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What does the root 'cutane' refer to in medical terms?
What does the root 'cutane' refer to in medical terms?
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Which medical term describes inflammation of the skin?
Which medical term describes inflammation of the skin?
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Which of the following terms would indicate a condition directly associated with the skin?
Which of the following terms would indicate a condition directly associated with the skin?
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What is the appropriate interpretation of 'cutaneous' in relation to the body?
What is the appropriate interpretation of 'cutaneous' in relation to the body?
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Which of the following terms refers to a tumor associated with the kidney?
Which of the following terms refers to a tumor associated with the kidney?
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Which combination describes the condition relating to inflammation of the skin?
Which combination describes the condition relating to inflammation of the skin?
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What does the Latin term 'oris' refer to in anatomical terminology?
What does the Latin term 'oris' refer to in anatomical terminology?
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Which of the following terms suggests inflammation specifically associated with oral tissues?
Which of the following terms suggests inflammation specifically associated with oral tissues?
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In medical terminology, what does the word root 'stomat' primarily relate to?
In medical terminology, what does the word root 'stomat' primarily relate to?
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What does the suffix '-itis' denote in medical terms when combined with the root for mouth?
What does the suffix '-itis' denote in medical terms when combined with the root for mouth?
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Which correct analysis can be derived from combining the root 'stomat' and the suffix '-itis'?
Which correct analysis can be derived from combining the root 'stomat' and the suffix '-itis'?
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What does the prefix 'brady-' specifically relate to in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'brady-' specifically relate to in medical terminology?
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Which term accurately describes a type of graft that is derived from a different species?
Which term accurately describes a type of graft that is derived from a different species?
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What is the medical term for a condition that indicates painful or difficult childbirth?
What is the medical term for a condition that indicates painful or difficult childbirth?
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Which term refers to a transplant of tissue from the same species?
Which term refers to a transplant of tissue from the same species?
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What does the prefix 'eu-' convey in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'eu-' convey in medical terms?
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What does the prefix 'dys-' indicate about a condition?
What does the prefix 'dys-' indicate about a condition?
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What is indicated by the medical suffix '-algia'?
What is indicated by the medical suffix '-algia'?
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Which of the following terms specifies a technique that prevents pregnancy?
Which of the following terms specifies a technique that prevents pregnancy?
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What is the significance of the prefix 'homo-' in a medical term?
What is the significance of the prefix 'homo-' in a medical term?
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Which of the following indicates a condition of normal breathing?
Which of the following indicates a condition of normal breathing?
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What term describes the loss of sensation?
What term describes the loss of sensation?
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In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-tomy' refer to?
In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-tomy' refer to?
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What does the term 'malnutrition' refer to?
What does the term 'malnutrition' refer to?
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Which of the following terms describes inflammation of the stomach and intestine?
Which of the following terms describes inflammation of the stomach and intestine?
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What condition does 'pseudocyesis' refer to?
What condition does 'pseudocyesis' refer to?
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Which term refers to the surgical puncture to withdraw fluid from a joint?
Which term refers to the surgical puncture to withdraw fluid from a joint?
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Which organ is most commonly associated with the term 'hematemesis'?
Which organ is most commonly associated with the term 'hematemesis'?
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What does 'homeoplasia' describe in medical terms?
What does 'homeoplasia' describe in medical terms?
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Which of the following conditions is related to the prefix 'pan-'?
Which of the following conditions is related to the prefix 'pan-'?
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Which term describes inflammation of the meninges around the brain?
Which term describes inflammation of the meninges around the brain?
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What does the suffix '-logy' signify in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-logy' signify in medical terminology?
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Which of the following terms is best associated with joint inflammation?
Which of the following terms is best associated with joint inflammation?
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What does the suffix '-dynia' suggest in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-dynia' suggest in medical terms?
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What does the prefix 'pseudo-' convey in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'pseudo-' convey in medical terminology?
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by rapid breathing?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by rapid breathing?
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Which procedure is performed to relieve joint pain by removing excess fluid?
Which procedure is performed to relieve joint pain by removing excess fluid?
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What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate in medical terminology?
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The term '-rrhage' describes which medical condition?
The term '-rrhage' describes which medical condition?
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Which suffix indicates an instrument used for recording data in medicine?
Which suffix indicates an instrument used for recording data in medicine?
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What medical procedure involves crushing a stone in the urinary tract?
What medical procedure involves crushing a stone in the urinary tract?
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The suffix '-phobia' is associated with which condition?
The suffix '-phobia' is associated with which condition?
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Which suffix implies a surgical procedure to create an opening?
Which suffix implies a surgical procedure to create an opening?
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Which term would relate to a surgical procedure that alters the size or shape of the ear?
Which term would relate to a surgical procedure that alters the size or shape of the ear?
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What does the suffix '-algia' typically signify?
What does the suffix '-algia' typically signify?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper-' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper-' in medical terminology?
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Which suffix is associated with 'dilation or expansion' of structures in the body?
Which suffix is associated with 'dilation or expansion' of structures in the body?
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Which suffix would indicate a condition of enlargement when attached to a word root?
Which suffix would indicate a condition of enlargement when attached to a word root?
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Which of the following terms describes a condition pertaining to the kidney?
Which of the following terms describes a condition pertaining to the kidney?
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What does the suffix '-scopy' refer to within a medical context?
What does the suffix '-scopy' refer to within a medical context?
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Which phrase describes a medical condition defined by excessive vomiting?
Which phrase describes a medical condition defined by excessive vomiting?
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What does the medical term 'gastroenteritis' imply?
What does the medical term 'gastroenteritis' imply?
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What does the root word 'oste/' primarily refer to?
What does the root word 'oste/' primarily refer to?
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What condition does the suffix '-emia' correlate with?
What condition does the suffix '-emia' correlate with?
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Which suffix indicates a condition of hernia or swelling?
Which suffix indicates a condition of hernia or swelling?
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Which medical term refers to the condition of excessive urine production?
Which medical term refers to the condition of excessive urine production?
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What is the function of the prefix 'intra-' in medical terminology?
What is the function of the prefix 'intra-' in medical terminology?
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What does the term 'hepatomegaly' involve?
What does the term 'hepatomegaly' involve?
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Which of the following describes a medical condition pertaining to pregnancy?
Which of the following describes a medical condition pertaining to pregnancy?
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What does the prefix 'dys-' typically indicate?
What does the prefix 'dys-' typically indicate?
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What condition does the term 'anesthesia' describe?
What condition does the term 'anesthesia' describe?
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Which prefix signifies a condition that is harmful or damaging?
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Which term refers to a condition characterized by double vision?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
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Skin:
- dermatos (Gr): dermat - inflammation of the skin; a term describing a skin disease.
- cutane/ous (L): pertaining to the skin; describes anatomical structure.
- cutis (L): cutane - pertaining to the skin; describes anatomical structure.
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Kidney:
- nephros (Gr): nephr - tumor of the kidney; a term describing a kidney disease.
- renes (L): ren - pertains to the kidney; describes anatomical structure.
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Mouth:
- Stomatos (Gr): stomat - inflammation of the mouth; describes inflammatory conditions of the mouth.
- Oris (L): or/al - pertains to the mouth; describes an anatomical structure.
Combining Forms
- erythr/o: red
- gastr/o: stomach
- hepat/o: liver
- immun/o: immune, immunity, safe
- nephr/o: kidney
- oste/o: bone
Suffixes and Medical Words
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-itis (inflammation):
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver
- Osteoarthritis: Inflammation of bones and joints
- Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
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-megaly (enlargement):
- Gastromegaly: Enlargement of the stomach
- Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver
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-oma (tumor):
- Gastroma: Tumor of the stomach
- Hepatoma: Tumor of the liver
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-algia (pain):
- Neuralgia: Pain of a nerve
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-dynia (pain):
- Gastrodynia: Pain in the stomach
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-logy (study of):
- Hematology: Study of blood
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-centesis (surgical puncture):
- Arthrocentesis: Surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid.
Prefixes
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Epi-: Above, upon
- epigastric: pertaining to above the stomach
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Hypo- Below, deficient
- hypodermic: pertaining to under the skin
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Infra-: Below
- infracostal: pertaining to below the ribs
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Para-: Beside, near, beyond
- Paranasal: near the nose
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Anti-: Against
- antibacterial: against bacteria
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Contra-: Against
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contraception: against conception
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Eu-: Good, normal
- Eupnea: Normal breathing
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Mal-: Bad
- malnutrition: bad nutrition
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Pan-: All
- panarthritis: Inflammation of all joints
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Retro-: Backward, behind
- retroversion: turning backward
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hemi-: one half
- Hemigleia: paralysis of one half of body
Other relevant terms
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-emia: blood condition (e.g., anemia)
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-rrhagia: profuse bleeding (e.g., menorrhagia)
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-rrhea: discharge, flow (e.g., diarrhea)
- -cele: hernia, swelling (e.g., hydrocele)
- -ectasis: dilation, expansion (e.g., bronchiectasis)
- -edema: swelling (e.g., lymphedema)
- -emesis: vomiting (e.g., hematemesis)
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-stenosis: narrowing, stricture (e.g., arteriosclerosis)
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-sclerosis: hardening (e.g., arteriosclerosis)
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-pathy: disease (e.g., cardiomyopathy)
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-penia: decrease, deficiency (e.g., erythrocytopenia)
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-phagia: eating, swallowing (e.g., dysphagia)
- -phobia: fear (e.g., hematophobia)
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-plasia: formation of new tissue (e.g., homeoplasia)
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-tome: instrument for cutting (e.g., osteotome)
- -tomy: incision (e.g. tracheotomy)
- -stomy: surgical opening (e.g., tracheostomy)
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-plasty: surgical repair (e.g., rhinoplasty)
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-tripsy: crushing (e.g., lithotripsy)
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-graph: record, writing (e.g, electrocardiogram)
- -scope: instrument used for visual examination within (e.g., endoscopy)
- -gram: record or writing (e.g., electrocardiogram
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This quiz covers essential medical terminology related to the skin, kidneys, and mouth, including Greek and Latin origins. It also explores combining forms and suffixes commonly used in medical vocabulary. Test your understanding of these important concepts in healthcare.
