Medical Terms (iatr/o-kary/o) Flashcards

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

Treatment (correct)

Fish

Jaundice

Specialist

What is the meaning of 'ichthy/o'?

fish

What does the suffix '-ician' signify?

specialist

Define 'icter/o'.

jaundice Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ide/o' represent?

idea, mental images Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'idi/o'?

individual, distinct, unknown Signup and view all the answers

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

ileum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ili/o' mean?

ilium Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'immun/o'?

protection, immune Signup and view all the answers

What does 'infra-' mean?

below, beneath Signup and view all the answers

Define 'inguin/o'.

groin Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'inter-'?

between Signup and view all the answers

What does 'intra-' mean?

within Signup and view all the answers

What does 'iod/o' refer to?

iodine Signup and view all the answers

Define 'ion/o'.

ion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ipsi-' mean?

same Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ir/o, irid/o' refer to?

iris Signup and view all the answers

What does 'isch/o' mean?

suppress, restrain Signup and view all the answers

Define 'ischi/o'.

ischium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'is/o' mean?

equal Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ist' signify?

specialist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ithy-' mean?

erect, straight Signup and view all the answers

What does '-itis' refer to?

inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ixod/i' refer to?

ticks Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jaund/o' mean?

yellow Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jejun/o' refer to?

jejunum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'juxta-' mean?

near Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kal/i' refer to?

potassium Signup and view all the answers

Define 'kary/o'.

nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Study Notes

iatr/o: Relates to treatment or a physician, indicating medical intervention.
ichthy/o: Pertains to fish, used in terms related to fish biology or pathology.
-ician: Suffix that denotes a specialist in a particular field, often used in medical professions.
icter/o: Refers to jaundice, a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin.
ide/o: Signifies ideas or mental images, encompassing concepts related to thought processes.
idi/o: Represents individuality or distinctiveness, often used in contexts of unique disease presentations.
ile/o: Indicates the ileum, the last part of the small intestine involved in digestion and absorption.
ili/o: Refers to the ilium, the uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis critical for support and movement.
immun/o: Denotes immunity or protection, central to discussions around the immune system and vaccinations.
infra-: A prefix meaning below or beneath, often describing anatomical positions.
inguin/o: Related to the groin area, used in various medical terms involving the lower abdomen.
inter-: Indicates a position between, frequently used to describe anatomical locations or relationships.
intra-: Means within or inside, commonly used in contexts involving bodily structures or processes.
iod/o: Represents iodine, an essential element in various biochemical processes and nutrition.
ion/o: Denotes an ion, a charged particle important in physiology and chemistry.
ipsi-: Refers to the same side, used in anatomical descriptions.
ir/o, irid/o: Pertains to the iris, the colored part of the eye that regulates light entry.
isch/o: Indicates suppression or restraint, often associated with medical conditions or treatments.
ischi/o: Relates to the ischium, part of the pelvis providing structural support.
is/o: Means equal, frequently used in contexts comparing structures or conditions.
-ist: A suffix denoting a specialist, similar in meaning to -ician, used for healthcare professionals.
ithy-: Signifies erect or straight, often used in descriptions of anatomical structures.
-itis: Suffix indicating inflammation, a common term in diagnosing various medical conditions.
ixod/i: Refers to ticks, specifically in discussions around diseases transmitted by these parasites.
jaund/o: Relates to yellow, connected to jaundice and other conditions characterized by yellow pigmentation.
jejun/o: Indicates the jejunum, the middle portion of the small intestine involved in digestion and absorption.
juxta-: Means near or adjacent, often used to describe proximity in anatomical terms.
kal/i: Refers to potassium, an essential electrolyte crucial for various bodily functions.
kary/o: Relates to the nucleus, the cell's control center that houses genetic material.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz focusing on words from 'iatr/o' to 'kary/o'. Each flashcard presents a medical prefix or suffix alongside its definition, helping you expand your understanding of healthcare vocabulary. Perfect for students and professionals alike.