Medical Terms histo- to infra-

Study Notes

Prefixes in Medical Terminology

histo- signifies "tissue," referring to a group of cells that perform a specific function.
holo- means "entire," indicating wholeness or completeness in medical contexts.
homeo- or homo- conveys the meaning of "same," often used in relation to homeostasis or similar structures.
hyal- or hyalo- translates to "glass," commonly used to describe clear or transparent structures in the body.
hydro- refers to "water," highlighting the importance of water in biological processes.
hyo- describes a "U shaped" structure, often used in anatomical terminology.
hyper- denotes "above" or "excessive," typically indicating an increased level of a substance or condition.
hypo- indicates "under" or "deficient," usually referring to lower levels of a substance or condition.
hyster- relates to the "uterus," often used in discussions about gynecological health.
-ia is a suffix meaning "state or condition," used to describe various medical states.
Idi- indicates "one's own," often used to reference individual or unique conditions.
ile- pertains specifically to the ileocolic sphincter, which connects the ileum and colon.
ili- or ilio- relates to the "iliac" region, often connected to the pelvic area in anatomical discussions.
in- signifies a negative effect, frequently used to denote the absence or decrease of something.
infra- means "beneath," indicating a position lower than another structure or level.

Description

Este quiz explora los termos médicos desde 'histo-' hasta 'infra-'. Cada término está acompañado de su definición para ayudar a familiarizarte con el vocabulario médico básico. Ideal para estudiantes de medicina o interesados en terminología médica.