Medical Terms Flashcards

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What does the term 'orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o' refer to?

Testis (correct)

Organ

Bone

Ovary

What does the suffix '-orexia' mean?

appetite

What is the definition of 'organ/o'?

organ

What does 'ornith/o' translate to?

bird Signup and view all the answers

What does 'orth/o' mean?

straight, normal, correct Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'osche/o' refer to?

scrotum Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'oscill/o'?

to swing Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osis' indicate?

condition, status, abnormal increase Signup and view all the answers

What does 'osm/o, -osmia' relate to?

sense of smell, odor, impulse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'osphresi/o, -osphresia' signify?

sense of smell, odor Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'oste/o'?

bone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ot/o' refer to?

ear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ov/o, ov/i' mean?

egg, ovum Signup and view all the answers

What refers to 'ovari/o'?

ovary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ox/o, -oxia' mean?

oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oxy-' translate to?

sharp, quick, sour Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pachy-' indicate?

thick Signup and view all the answers

What does '-pagus' refer to?

conjoined twins Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'palat/o'?

palate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pale/o' mean?

old Signup and view all the answers

What does 'palin-, pali-' signify?

recurrence, repetition Signup and view all the answers

What does 'palliat/o' mean?

soothe, relieve Signup and view all the answers

What does 'palp/o, palpat/o' refer to?

to touch gently Signup and view all the answers

What does 'palpebr/o' refer to?

eyelid Signup and view all the answers

What does 'palpit/o, palpitat/o' indicate?

flutter, throbbing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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!