Medical Terms Flashcards

Medical Terms Related to Body Functions

• Recto refers to the rectum, a crucial part of the digestive system responsible for storing and expelling waste.

• Rhino signifies the nose, an essential organ for respiration and olfaction (sense of smell).

• Son denotes sound, which relates to various medical applications such as ultrasound imaging for diagnostic purposes.

• Stomato refers to the mouth, a vital entry point for food and an important aspect of speech and other bodily functions.

• Thermo indicates temperature, particularly relevant in medical practices for monitoring bodily conditions, such as fever.

• Thrombo relates to clot, which is vital in understanding conditions such as thrombosis and its impact on circulation.

• Tracheo pertains to the thorax, indicating its connection to the respiratory system, particularly the trachea that conducts air to the lungs.

• Vascul describes blood vessels, key components of the circulatory system involved in transporting blood throughout the body.

• Vena means vein, one of the types of blood vessels responsible for returning deoxygenated blood to the heart.