Questions and Answers
What does the term '-poiesis' mean?
What does 'poikil/o' refer to?
variation, irregular
What does 'poli/o' refer to?
gray (matter)
What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?
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What does 'pon/o' refer to?
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What does '-pore' or 'por/o' refer to?
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What does '-porosis' indicate?
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What does '-posia' refer to?
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What does 'posit/o' mean?
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What does the prefix 'post-' refer to?
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What does 'poster/o' refer to?
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What does 'potenti/o' mean?
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What does '-prandial' refer to?
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What does '-praxia' mean?
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What does 'pre-' indicate?
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What does 'presby-' mean?
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What does 'primi-' mean?
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What does '-privia' refer to?
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What does 'pro-' mean?
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What does 'proct/o' refer to?
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What does 'pros/o' mean?
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What does 'prosop/o' refer to?
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What does 'prostat/o' mean?
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What does 'prote/o' refer to?
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What does 'prot/o' mean?
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What does 'proxim/o' refer to?
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What does 'prurit/o' mean?
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What does 'psamm/o' refer to?
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What does 'pselaphes/o' mean?
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What does 'psuedo-' indicate?
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What does 'psor/o' refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Study Notes
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-poiesis refers to the process of formation in biological contexts, such as blood cell formation (hematopoiesis).
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poikil/o indicates variation or irregularity, often used in terms describing abnormal conditions or variations in structure.
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poli/o denotes gray matter, commonly associated with the brain and spinal cord tissue which contains many nerve cell bodies.
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poly- signifies "many" or "much," used in terms like polyuria (excessive urination).
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pon/o relates to fatigue, overwork, and pain, often discussed in conjunction with physical stress or injury.
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-pore, por/o indicates an opening or passageway, relevant in anatomy for structures like pores in skin or other membranes.
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-porosis refers to a condition of porousness or a decrease in tissue density, significant in conditions like osteoporosis.
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-posia means drinking, commonly associated with disorders related to fluid intake or consumption patterns.
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posit/o is about arrangement or place, often used in various medical terms related to positioning.
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post- implies an occurrence after or behind, frequently used in surgical terms or timelines (e.g., postoperative).
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poster/o refers to the back or behind, often utilized in anatomical directional terms (e.g., posterior).
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potenti/o indicates power or strength, relevant in contexts involving muscle function or pharmacology.
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-prandial pertains to meals, commonly used in terms related to food intake timing (e.g., postprandial).
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-praxia relates to action or activity, often applied in therapeutic or clinical contexts involving motor skills.
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pre- denotes "before" or "in front of," frequently used to describe stages or anticipatory actions in medical practice.
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presby- refers to aging or the elderly, often found in terms describing age-related conditions (e.g., presbyopia).
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primi- signifies "first," relevant in terms of stage or order in childbirth or development.
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-privia indicates loss or deprivation, often used in terms that describe a lack or absence of certain conditions.
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pro- means "before," commonly applied in various contexts within medical terminology.
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proct/o focuses on the rectum and anus, foundational in discussions regarding gastrointestinal health.
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pros/o indicates forward or anterior, utilized in anatomical positioning assessments.
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prosop/o refers to the face, commonly used in surgical or anatomical discussions related to facial structures.
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prostat/o relates specifically to the prostate gland, relevant in discussions regarding male reproductive health.
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prote/o denotes protein, fundamental in biological and nutritional contexts.
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prot/o also indicates "first," paralleling the meaning in various biological or developmental contexts.
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proxim/o means near, typically used to describe proximity in anatomy (e.g., proximal humerus).
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prurit/o signifies itching, often discussed in dermatological conditions.
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psamm/o pertains to sand or sand-like materials, relevant in context of certain types of diseases or conditions.
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pselaphes/o refers to touch, important in sensory and neurological discussions.
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pseudo- indicates false, often used to denote conditions that simulate others but are not what they seem.
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psor/o also relates to itching, particularly in dermatological terminology similar to prurit/o.
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psych/o refers to the mind, a foundational term in psychology and psychiatry discussions.
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psychr/o denotes cold, significant in medical contexts related to temperature regulation and cold-related injuries.
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Test your knowledge of medical terms related to the suffixes and prefixes used in healthcare. This set of flashcards focuses on various terms like '-poiesis', 'poikil/o', and others, along with their definitions. Perfect for students and professionals looking to enhance their medical vocabulary.
