Questions and Answers
What does the term 'orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o' refer to?
What does the suffix '-orexia' mean?
appetite
What is the definition of 'organ/o'?
organ
What does 'ornith/o' translate to?
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What does 'orth/o' mean?
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What does the term 'osche/o' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'oscill/o'?
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What does '-osis' indicate?
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What does 'osm/o, -osmia' relate to?
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What does 'osphresi/o, -osphresia' signify?
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What is indicated by 'oste/o'?
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What does 'ot/o' refer to?
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What does 'ov/o, ov/i' mean?
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What refers to 'ovari/o'?
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What does 'ox/o, -oxia' mean?
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What does 'oxy-' translate to?
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What does 'pachy-' indicate?
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What does '-pagus' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'palat/o'?
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What does 'pale/o' mean?
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What does 'palin-, pali-' signify?
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What does 'palliat/o' mean?
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What does 'palp/o, palpat/o' refer to?
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What does 'palpebr/o' refer to?
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What does 'palpit/o, palpitat/o' indicate?
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Study Notes
Medical Terms Related to Body Functions and Structures
- Orch/o, Orchi/o, Orchid/o: Refers to the testes, important male reproductive organs.
- -orexia: Denotes appetite, plays a key role in nutritional health and metabolism.
- Organ/o: Signifies an organ, which is a collection of tissues performing specific functions in the body.
- Ornith/o: Means bird, which may be relevant in biological classifications or studies.
- Orth/o: Indicates straight, normal, or correct, often used in medical contexts for alignment and normalcy.
- Osche/o: Pertains to the scrotum, which houses the testes and regulates their temperature.
Sensory and Physiological Terms
- Oscill/o: Means to swing, related to movement or oscillation in various contexts.
- -osis: Describes a condition, status, or an abnormal increase, often used in pathological terms.
- Osm/o, -osmia: Refers to the sense of smell, significant for taste and environmental interaction.
- Osphresi/o, -osphresia: Relates to the sense of smell or odor, crucial for sensory perception.
- Oste/o: Refers to bone, foundational for the skeletal structure and protection of organs.
- Ot/o: Indicates the ear, which is essential for hearing and balance.
Reproductive and Biological Terms
- Ov/o, Ov/i: Stands for egg or ovum, fundamental in reproduction and development.
- Ovari/o: Relates to the ovary, female reproductive glands that produce eggs and hormones.
- Ox/o, -oxia: Refers to oxygen, vital for cellular metabolism and energy production.
- Oxy-: Conveys sharp, quick, or sour characteristics, possibly relating to chemical properties.
Descriptive and Diagnostic Terms
- Pachy-: Means thick, often used to describe tissue characteristics in medical diagnostics.
- -pagus: Refers to conjoined twins, a rare developmental condition.
- Palat/o: Denotes the palate, the roof of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities.
- Pale/o: Signifies old, relating to age or historical contexts.
- Palin-, Pali-: Means recurrence or repetition, relevant in medical terminologies of conditions.
Terms Associated with Touch and Sensation
- Palliat/o: Involves soothing or relieving, important in palliative care settings.
- Palp/o, Palpat/o: Refers to touching gently, a crucial technique in physical examinations.
- Palpebr/o: Indicates the eyelid, which protects the eye and aids in moisture distribution.
- Palpit/o, Palpitat/o: Signifies flutter or throbbing, often used in context with heart rhythms and sensations.
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Test your knowledge of important medical terms with these flashcards. This quiz covers various root words related to the human body, such as terms associated with the testis, appetite, and more. Perfect for students in medical-related fields!
