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What does the prefix ab- mean?

  • away from (correct)
  • toward the center
  • near
  • before

    • What does the suffix -itis signify in a medical term?

  • disorder
  • disease
  • inflammation (correct)
  • narrowing

    • Which of the following best describes the prefix post-?

  • after; behind (correct)
  • against
  • with
  • before

    • What is the meaning of the suffix -pathy?

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    What does the combining form neur/o- refer to?

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    The suffix -stenosis means what?

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    Which prefix indicates an excessive amount or an increase?

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    What does the suffix -centesis denote?

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    What does the combining form 'crypt/o-' refer to?

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    Which combining form indicates a relationship to the ear?

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    What is the meaning of 'exophthalmos'?

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    What do the combining forms 'laryng/o-' and 'nas/o-' have in common?

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    Which term refers to a state of having blood in the stool?

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    What does 'dysuria' mean?

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    What does 'steatorrhea' indicate?

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    What does the combining vowel typically used in medical terms represent?

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    What is the term for extra fingers or toes in a congenital abnormality?

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    Which term describes the development of breast tissue in males?

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    What does the term embolus refer to?

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    Which condition involves chronic inflammation and fusing of the vertebrae?

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    What is the medical term for inflammation of bone and bone marrow?

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    What is the correct term for paralysis affecting both legs and the lower part of the body?

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    Following a stroke, if a patient experiences weakness on one side of the body, what is this condition called?

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    Inflammation of the inner membrane lining of the cervix is known as what?

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    What is the term for the imaginary lines that separate the body into sections?

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    Which body plane divides the body into right and left sections?

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    When moving from the trunk of the body toward the end of a limb, the movement is described as being in which direction?

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    Which term describes a condition that is above the stomach?

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    What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean in medical terminology?

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    Which of the following word parts is needed to create a medical term meaning 'pertaining to the skin'?

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    Which word parts would you use to build a medical word meaning 'condition (of the) glomerulus (with) hardness'?

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    What does 'tachycardia' break down into in terms of its components?

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    What does a BUN test measure?

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    What is the primary purpose of urinalysis (UA)?

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    Which procedure is used to diagnose skin cancer?

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    What is cystopexy?

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    A polysomnography is primarily known as what?

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    What does electromyography (EMG) measure?

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    What is the purpose of a mammogram?

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    What is a hysterectomy?

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    What is the primary function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

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    Which of the following best describes the ossicular chain?

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    What does the term myorrhaphy refer to in medical terminology?

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    What condition is indicated by the term hyponatremia?

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    What does the Apgar score assess after a newborn's birth?

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    Flashcards

    Medical Terminology

    Special vocabulary in healthcare, often from Latin and Greek word parts.

    Sagittal Plane

    Divides the body into right and left halves.

    Distal Direction

    Moving away from the trunk towards the end of a limb.

    Medial

    Toward the midline of the body.

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    Epigastric

    Above the stomach.

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    Tachycardia

    Condition of a rapid heart rate.

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    Integumentary

    Pertaining to the skin.

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    Glomerulonephritis

    Condition of the glomerulus with hardness.

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    Prefix ab-

    Away from

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    Prefix post-

    "After; behind"

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    Suffix -al

    Pertaining to

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    Suffix -pathy

    Disease

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    Suffix -centesis

    Puncture to withdraw fluid

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    Suffix -stenosis

    Narrowing

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    Combining form morph/o-

    Shape

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    Combining form neur/o-

    Nerve

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    anosmia

    Loss of the sense of smell.

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    exophthalmos

    Bulging of the eyes.

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    hematoma

    The medical term for a general bruise.

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    jaundice

    The yellow cast to the skin that indicates liver disease.

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    hematochezia

    Having blood in the stool.

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    hematemesis

    Vomiting of blood.

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    otorrhea

    Discharge from the ear.

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    dysuria

    Difficult or painful urination.

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    Polydactyly

    A congenital abnormality where a person has extra fingers or toes.

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    Gynecomastia

    Development of breast tissue in males.

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    Embolus

    A blood clot that has broken off and traveling in a blood vessel.

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    Chondroma

    A benign tumor of cartilage.

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    Ankylosing spondylitis

    Chronic inflammation leading to fusion of vertebrae.

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    Osteomyelitis

    Inflammation of bone and bone marrow.

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    Endocervicitis

    Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix.

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    Paraplegia

    Paralysis of both legs and lower body.

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    BUN

    Blood Urea Nitrogen. A blood test that measures the amount of nitrogenous waste products in the blood.

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    Urinalysis (UA)

    A test that analyzes the physical and chemical properties of urine to detect abnormalities.

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    Biopsy

    A diagnostic procedure where a small sample of tissue is removed and examined under a microscope.

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    Cystopexy

    Surgical procedure to fix the bladder to the abdominal wall.

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    Polysomnography

    A comprehensive sleep study to diagnose sleep disorders.

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    Electromyography (EMG)

    A test that measures the electrical activity of muscles in response to nerve stimulation.

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    Mammogram

    X-ray imaging of the breasts to detect abnormalities.

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    Radiography

    The use of X-rays to visualize internal structures, particularly bones and joints.

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    Epiglottis

    A small, leaf-shaped flap of cartilage that covers the opening of the windpipe (trachea) during swallowing, preventing food from entering the lungs.

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    Ossicular Chain

    A collection of three tiny bones in the middle ear: the malleus, incus, and stapes. They transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

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    Tibia

    The larger bone of the lower leg, commonly known as the shin bone.

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    Myorrhaphy

    Surgical repair or suture of a muscle.

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    Hyponatremia

    A medical condition characterized by a low level of sodium in the blood.

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    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology

    • Medical terminology is a specialized vocabulary used in healthcare.
    • It's often formed from Latin and Greek word parts.

    Anatomical Directions and Body Planes

    • Anatomical directions describe locations in the body relative to other structures.
    • Body planes are imaginary lines drawn through the body to divide it into sections.

    Body Planes

    • Sagittal plane divides the body into right and left sections.

    Anatomical Directions

    • Videos provide further information.

    Moving from Trunk to Limb End

    • Moving from the trunk of the body towards the end of a limb is in a distal direction.

    Terms related to Body Position

    • Medial: Towards the midline.
    • Epigastric: Above the stomach.

    Word Building (Tachycardia)

    • Tachycardia: Prefix tachy- (fast) + root cardi/o (heart) + suffix -ia (condition).
    • Meaning: Condition of a rapid heart rate.

    Word Parts for Medical Terms

    • integument/o-, -ary: For terms related to the skin.
    • Additional details are in the text.

    Medical Terms

    • Tonsillitis: tonsill/o- and -itis
    • Prefix ab-: Away from.
    • Prefix post-: After, behind.
    • Prefix tachy-: Fast.
    • Further definitions are provided.

    Medical Terms Including Prefixes/Suffixes

    • Additional terms and their definitions are detailed.

    Additional Medical Terms

    • hypo-, poly-: Prefixes that indicate amount, quantity, or speed.
    • Suffixes like -al, -pathy, -centesis, -scope, and their meanings.
    • Additional terms and their meanings are provided

    Prefixes and their meanings

    • Medical terms like prefixes can be categorized into: Location, medical specialties, degree, quantity, amount, number or speed.

    Medical Suffixes

    • Suffix -blast means immature cell
    • Suffix -metry means "process of measuring"
    • Suffix -pathy means disease.
    • Suffix -centesis means puncture to withdraw fluid,
    • Suffix -scope means instrument used to examine,
    • Additional terms with suffixes are detailed.

    Combining Forms

    • Urine and urinary system (urin/o-)
    • Liver (hepat/o-)
    • Navel; umbilicus (umbilic/o-)
    • Fingernail, toenail (ungu/o-)
    • Spinal cord, myel/o-.
    • Additional combining forms are described.

    Other Medical Terms and Meanings

    • Additional medical terms and their meanings (e.g., anosmia, exophthalmos, hematoma, jaundice, vitiligo, steatorrhea)
    • Further medical terms and their definitions are listed.

    Medical Terms

    • Terms related to gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems.
    • Terms related to procedures

    Medical Abbreviations

    • MI, HPV, BPH
    • Definitions for each abbreviation are provided.

    Common Terms

    • Epiglottis, ossicular chain, lymph nodes etc
    • Definitions for each abbreviation are provided.

    Body Anatomy

    • Details about specific body parts and their function are included.

    Medical Procedures

    • Definitions and explanations of medical procedures and techniques are included.

    Medical Conditions and Diseases

    • The details explained in the text.

    Diagnostic Procedures

    • Specific procedures like urinalysis (UA), biopsy, and polysomnography
    • Additional diagnostic procedures and their explanations
    • Details of terms related to medical procedures.

    Medical Imaging

    • Radiography, procedures, and the details.

    Other terms

    • Terms like gynecomastia, embolus, chondroma, ankylosing spondylitis, osteomyelitis, endocervicitis, paraplegia, BUN, etc.
    • Further medical conditions and disease descriptions and definitions are listed.
    • Further terms (e.g., electromyography (EMG), mammogram, hysterectomy, circumcision etc, and their definitions.

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