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What does the suffix '-tripsy' mean?
What does the suffix '-tripsy' mean?
- Beyond, excessive
- Crushing (correct)
- Nourishment, development
- Eardrum
What does the term '-trophy' represent?
What does the term '-trophy' represent?
Nourishment, development
What does the prefix 'Tympan(o)-' refer to?
What does the prefix 'Tympan(o)-' refer to?
Eardrum
What do the suffixes '-ula' and '-ule' signify?
What do the suffixes '-ula' and '-ule' signify?
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What does the prefix 'Ultra-' mean?
What does the prefix 'Ultra-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'Umbilic-' pertain to?
What does the prefix 'Umbilic-' pertain to?
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What does 'Ungui-' refer to?
What does 'Ungui-' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'Un(i)-' mean?
What does the prefix 'Un(i)-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'Ur(o)-' refer to?
What does the prefix 'Ur(o)-' refer to?
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What does 'Uri(c)-' and 'Unico-' represent?
What does 'Uri(c)-' and 'Unico-' represent?
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What does 'Urin-' refer to?
What does 'Urin-' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'Uter(o)-' mean?
What does the prefix 'Uter(o)-' mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology: Affixes and Words
- -tripsy: Refers to the act of crushing, often used in medical procedures.
- -trophy: Indicates nourishment or development; relevant in growth and tissue health.
Anatomy Related Terms
- Tympan(o)-: Relates specifically to the eardrum, crucial for hearing functions.
- -ula, -ule: Denotes something small; often used in anatomical terms to indicate diminutive structures.
Prefixes Indicating Extent
- Ultra-: Means beyond or excessive, used in terms indicating extremes.
Anatomical Structures
- Umbilic-: Refers to the navel or umbilicus, significant in fetal development and anatomy.
- Ungui-: Pertains to the nails or claws; important in dermatology and anatomy.
Numerical Prefixes
- Un(i)-: Stands for one; often used in anatomical contexts to denote singular structures.
Urinary System Terms
- Ur(o)-: Pertains to urine and the urinary system; crucial for understanding renal functions.
- Uri(c)-: Refers to uric acid, relevant in metabolic processes and conditions like gout.
- Urin-: Focuses on aspects related to urine and urinary system, encompassing broader physiological functions.
Uterine Terminology
- Uter(o)-: Involves the uterus or womb; significant in reproductive health and obstetrics.
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