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What does the Latin root 'manu-' mean?
What does the Latin root 'manu-' mean?
- Relating to the heart
- Relating to fat
- Relating to the eyes
- Relating to the hand (correct)
What does the Greek root 'lipo-' mean?
What does the Greek root 'lipo-' mean?
- Relating to fat (correct)
- Relating to the hand
- Relating to nerves
- Relating to the eyes
What does the Greek root 'ophthalmo-' mean?
What does the Greek root 'ophthalmo-' mean?
- Relating to nerves
- Relating to the heart
- Relating to the eyes (correct)
- Relating to the neck
What does the medical abbreviation CXR stand for?
What does the medical abbreviation CXR stand for?
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What does the Greek root 'neuro-' mean?
What does the Greek root 'neuro-' mean?
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What does the Greek root 'trachel' mean?
What does the Greek root 'trachel' mean?
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What does the Latin root 'ren-' mean?
What does the Latin root 'ren-' mean?
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What does the Greek root ' entero-' mean?
What does the Greek root ' entero-' mean?
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What does the Greek root 'cardi-' mean?
What does the Greek root 'cardi-' mean?
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Study Notes
Root Words in Medical Terminology
- Latin root manu-: Refers to the hand. Example: "manuscript," a text printed by hand.
- Greek root lipo-: Pertains to fat. Example: "liposuction," a surgical procedure to remove fat.
- Greek root ophthalmo-: Relates to the eyes. Example: "ophthalmologist," a doctor specializing in eye health.
- Greek root neuro-: Concerns nerves. Example: "neurologist," a doctor specializing in nerve disorders.
- Greek root trachel-: Refers to the neck. Example: "trachea," a part located in the throat.
- Latin root ren-: Relates to the kidneys. Example: "renal failure," which indicates kidney failure.
- Greek root entero-: Pertains to the intestine. Example: "enteroclysis," an X-ray procedure for the small intestine.
- Greek root cardi-: Relates to the heart. Example: "cardiac arrest," commonly referred to as a heart attack.
Medical Abbreviation
- CXR: Stands for Chest X-ray. Although usage is declining, it's still recognized in medical terminology.
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