Medical Terms #8 -plasia, prosp(o)- Flashcards

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What does the suffix -plasia mean?

paralysis

surgical repair, reconstruction

more, excessive, multiple

formation, development (correct)

What does the term -plasty refer to?

stroke or seizure

surgical repair, reconstruction (correct)

denoting a grey color

production

What does the suffix -plegia signify?

more, excessive, multiple

air, breath, lung

paralysis (correct)

of or pertaining to the ribs

What does the prefix pleio- indicate?

more, excessive, multiple Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix pleur- refer to?

of or pertaining to the ribs Signup and view all the answers

What does -plexy indicate?

stroke or seizure Signup and view all the answers

What does the term pne- or pneum- mean?

air, breath, lung Signup and view all the answers

What does pod-, -pod-, -pus refer to?

of or pertaining to the foot, -footed Signup and view all the answers

What does -poiesis signify?

production Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix polio-?

denoting a grey color Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix poly- stand for?

denotes a 'plurality' of something Signup and view all the answers

What does por(o)- refer to?

pore, porous Signup and view all the answers

What does porphyr(o)- denote?

denotes a purple color Signup and view all the answers

What does post- imply?

denote something as 'after' or 'behind' Signup and view all the answers

What does pre-, pro- mean?

denote something as 'before' Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of presby(o)-?

old age Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix prim- denote?

the first or most important Signup and view all the answers

What does proct(o)- mean?

anus, rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does the term prosop(o)- refer to?

face Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'cap'?

capsule Signup and view all the answers

What does CAD stand for?

coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What does EC refer to?

enteric coated Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of oint?

ointment Signup and view all the answers

What does qod stand for?

every other day Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terms Overview

-plasia: Refers to formation or development of tissues or cells.
-plasty: Indicates surgical repair or reconstruction of a body part.
-plegia: Signifies paralysis, the loss of the ability to move.

Prefixes and Suffixes

pleio-: Means more, excessive, or multiple; indicates abundance.
pleur-: Relates to the ribs or pleura, the membrane around the lungs.
-plexy: Represents a stroke or seizure, often in a neurological context.

Respiratory and Foot Terms

pne-, pneum-: Pertains to air, breath, or lungs, common in respiratory terminology.
pod-, -pod-, -pus: Associated with the foot or footedness in anatomical terms.

Production and Color Indicators

-poiesis: Denotes production, often used in medical terms related to the formation of blood cells.
polio-: Refers to a grey color, often used in medical conditions affecting pigmentation.

Quantity and Structural Terms

poly-: Indicates plurality, referring to many or multiple entities or structures.
por(o)-: Relates to pores or a porous structure, significant in biology.
porphyr(o)-: Denotes a purple color, often linked to certain biological compounds.

post-: Means 'after' or 'behind', frequently used in descriptions of time or order.
pre-, pro-: Indicate 'before' in time or place; useful in anatomical or temporal descriptions.
presby(o)-: Refers to old age, often in gerontology and aging studies.

Importance and Anatomical References

prim-: Signifies 'first' or 'most important', relevant in hierarchy characterization.
proct(o)-: Pertains to the anus or rectum, important in gastrointestinal terminology.
prosop(o)-: Means face, used in various medical contexts involving facial anatomy.

Abbreviations and Terms

cap: Short for capsule, commonly refers to a form of medication or supplement.
CAD: Stands for coronary artery disease, a significant heart condition.
EC: Abbreviation for enteric coated, describing a type of medication designed to be absorbed in the intestine.
oint: Refers to ointment, a topical preparation for skin application.
qod: Abbreviated term for 'every other day', typically used in medication dosing.

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Description

This quiz focuses on medical terms related to the suffixes '-plasia', '-plasty', and other key prefixes and suffixes. Each term comes with its definition to help you understand their significance in medical terminology. Perfect for students in healthcare or those interested in learning more about medical language.