Medical Terms Flashcards melan/o to xeno-

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Medical Prefixes and Suffixes

melan/o: Refers to "black" or "dark" in medical terminology, often associated with pigmentation.
myc/o: Denotes "fungus," commonly used in conditions relating to fungal infections.
necr/o: Indicates "death," frequently found in terms related to tissue death (necrosis).
pil/o: Pertains to "hair," used in discussions about hair-related conditions or treatments.
onych/o: Refers to "nail," often seen in dermatological terms related to nail diseases.
py/o: Represents "pus," associated with infections and inflammatory conditions.
phot/o: Means "light," relevant in contexts of light sensitivity or phototherapy.
scler/o: Signifies "hard," often used to describe hardening conditions, such as sclerosis.
rhytid/o: Refers to "wrinkle," commonly used in cosmetic and dermatological terms.
trich/o: Also means "hair," illustrating its relevance in multiple aspects of hair biology and pathology.
seb/o: Denotes "oil," often in reference to sebaceous glands and related skin disorders.
vesic/o: Relates to "bladder," typically used when discussing bladder conditions or anatomical structures.
ungu/o: Another term for "nail," demonstrating the versatility in terminology for nails in medical language.
xer/o: Refers to "dry," including conditions related to dryness of skin or other tissues.
allo-: Indicates "other" or "different from usual," often used in contexts of transplant or grafting procedures.
xeno-: Means "strange" or "foreign," relevant in discussions of xenotransplantation or reactions to foreign substances.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this flashcard quiz covering terms from 'melan/o' to 'xeno-'. Each card provides a root word along with its definition, helping you strengthen your understanding of essential medical vocabulary. Ideal for students and professionals in the medical field!