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What is the meaning of the term 'tome'?
What does the term 'tomy' refer to?
Process of cutting or incision
What is the definition of the word 'toxic'?
Poison
What does the term 'tresia' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'tripsy'?
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What does the word 'trophy' signify in medical terminology?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Suffixes
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Tome: Refers to an instrument used for cutting, commonly found in surgical contexts.
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Tomy: Indicates the process of cutting or making an incision, often used in surgical terminology to describe procedures.
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Toxic: Relates to poison, signifying harmful substances that can cause damage or illness in living organisms.
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Tresia: Denotes an opening, a term often used to describe natural or surgical openings in anatomical structures.
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Tripsy: Refers to surgical crushing, often used in the context of procedures that involve breaking down stones or solid structures within the body.
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Trophy: Implies nourishment or development, frequently used to describe the growth and maintenance of tissues or organs.
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This quiz features essential medical terminology suffixes that are crucial for understanding medical vocabulary. Each flashcard presents a suffix along with its definition, helping you memorize and apply these terms effectively in a medical context.
