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What does the Greek root - pepsia mean?
Digestion
What does the Greek root - apathy mean?
Disease
The Latin root abdomin is related to what area?
The abdomen area
What does the Greek and Latin root aort refer to?
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The Greek root brachi refers to which body part?
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What Greek root word means artery?
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Which Latin root means back?
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What does the Latin root allic- relate to?
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What does the Greek root cyst(o) mean?
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The Greek root hemat- is related to what?
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What does the stem 'chondro' in 'chondritis' refer to?
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The stem 'myo' in 'myoplasm' refers to which tissue type?
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What does the stem 'hepato' in 'hepatitis' indicate?
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The stem 'adeno' in 'adenectomy' means?
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What does the stem 'myco' in 'mycosis' refer to?
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The stem 'emesis' in 'hyperemesis' means?
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The stem 'febri' in 'afebrile' refers to what condition?
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What does the stem 'encephalo' in 'encephalitis' mean?
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What does the stem 'arterio' in 'arteriosclerosis' indicate?
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The stem 'laparo' in 'laparotomy' refers to which part of the body?
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What is the specialty dealing with heart disease?
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What is the specialty that deals with the problems of aging and diseases in the elderly?
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What is the specialty dealing with blood diseases?
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What is the specialty dealing with skin ailments?
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What is the specialty dealing with nervous system disorders?
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What is the specialty dealing with mental disorders?
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What does the prefix peri- denote?
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What does the suffix -logy mean?
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The root derm/o refers to what part of the body?
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A prenatal exam is one that occurs ________ birth of a child.
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Inflammation is indicated by which suffix?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Roots and Definitions
- Pepsia (Greek origin): Refers to digestion.
- Apathy (Greek origin): Means disease.
- Abdomin (Latin origin): Related to the abdomen area.
- Aort (Greek and Latin origin): Pertains to the aorta.
- Brachi (Greek origin): Relates to the arm.
- Arteri- (Greek origin): Means artery.
- Dors- (Latin origin): Denotes back.
- Allic- (Latin origin): Relates to the big toe.
- Cyst(o) (Greek origin): Pertains to the bladder.
- Hemat- (Greek origin): Related to blood.
Medical Roots Associated with Tissues
- Chondro: Indicates cartilage (as seen in chondritis).
- Myo: Refers to muscle (as seen in myoplasm).
- Hepato: Relates to the liver (as seen in hepatitis).
- Adeno: Corresponds to gland (as seen in adenectomy).
- Myco: Indicates fungus (as seen in mycosis).
- Emesis: Means vomiting (as seen in hyperemesis).
- Febri: Refers to fever (as seen in afebrile).
- Encephalo: Indicates the brain (as seen in encephalitis).
- Arterio: Corresponds to artery (as seen in arteriosclerosis).
- Laparo: Relates to the abdominal wall (as seen in laparotomy).
Medical Specialties
- Cardiology: Focus on heart disease and cardiovascular conditions.
- Gerontology: Specializes in issues related to aging and diseases in the elderly.
- Hematology: Concerned with blood diseases.
- Dermatology: Addresses skin ailments and conditions.
- Neurology: Deals with disorders of the nervous system.
- Psychology: Focuses on mental disorders and psychological health.
Medical Prefixes and Suffixes
- Peri-: Denotes something that is around another structure.
- -logy: Indicates the study of a specific field.
- Derm/o: Refers to skin.
- Prenatal exam: Occurs before the birth of a child.
- Suffix -itis: Indicates inflammation.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental roots of medical terminology. This quiz covers various Greek and Latin prefixes and their meanings, as well as their associations with different body parts and functions. Perfect for students in medical fields looking to enhance their terminology skills.
