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What does '-ologist' mean?
What is the meaning of '-ology'?
Study of
What does '-oma' refer to?
Tumor
What condition does the suffix '-osis' indicate?
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What is the meaning of '-ostomy'?
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What does '-otomy' mean?
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What does '-pathy' signify?
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What does the suffix '-pause' indicate?
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What is the meaning of '-pexy'?
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What does '-plasty' mean?
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What does 'Path/o' refer to?
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What does 'Py/o' mean?
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What does 'Pyr/o' signify?
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What does 'Sarc/o' refer to?
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What does 'Carcin/o' represent?
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What does 'Onc/o' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'Cutane/o'?
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What does 'Hidr/o' signify?
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What does 'Seb/o' refer to?
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What does '-plegia' mean?
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What does '-pnea' indicate?
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What is the meaning of '-ptosis'?
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What does '-rrhage' mean?
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What is the meaning of '-rrhaphy'?
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What does '-rrhea' signify?
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What does '-rrhexis' mean?
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What is the meaning of '-sclerosis'?
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What does '-scope' refer to?
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What does '-scopy' indicate?
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What does 'Retin/o' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'Scler/o'?
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What does 'Tympan/o' mean?
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What does 'Cyst/o' signify?
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What is the meaning of 'Lith/o'?
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What does 'Nephr/o' indicate?
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What does 'Pyel/o' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'Ren/o'?
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What does 'Ureter/o' mean?
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What does 'Urethr/o' signify?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Suffixes and Prefixes
- -ologist: Refers to a specialist in a particular field, indicating expertise in a certain area of study.
- -ology: Denotes the study or branch of knowledge related to a specific subject or discipline.
- -oma: Indicates the presence of a tumor, which can be benign or malignant.
- -osis: Signifies an abnormal condition or disease state, often used to describe pathological processes.
- -ostomy: A surgical procedure that creates an opening from an organ to the outside of the body, commonly for waste removal.
- -otomy: Refers to a surgical incision made into an organ or part of the body, often to access areas within.
- -pathy: A suffix meaning disease, often utilized in relation to specific ailments.
- -pause: Indicates a stopping or interruption in a process or function.
- -pexy: Refers to surgical fixation, often of an organ to stabilize or ensure its proper positioning.
- -plasty: Means surgical repair or reconstruction of a part of the body.
- Path/o: A combining form that signifies disease, frequently used in medical terminology to describe disorders.
- Py/o: Translates to pus, typically in the context of infections or inflammatory processes.
- Pyr/o: Indicates fever, a common symptom of illness.
- Sarc/o: Refers to flesh, often pertaining to connective or muscular tissue.
- Carcin/o: Denotes cancerous conditions, reflecting malignant processes.
- Onc/o: A combining form for tumor, covering various types of neoplasms.
- Cutane/o: Refers to skin, commonly used in dermatological terms.
- Derm/o: Another term for skin, often seen in medical and anatomical contexts.
- Hidr/o: Relates to sweat, frequently used in discussions about sweat glands and conditions.
- Seb/o: Pertains to sebum, the oily substance produced by sebaceous glands.
- -plegia: Indicates paralysis, often specifying the affected area of the body.
- -pnea: Relates to breathing, used to describe respiratory conditions or functions.
- -ptosis: Refers to prolapse or sagging, often concerning organs or tissues.
- -rrhage: Signifies bleeding or the flow of blood, often extensive or uncontrolled.
- -rrhaphy: Indicates surgical suturing or stitching of tissues.
- -rrhea: Refers to discharge, especially bodily fluids, often in a pathological context.
- -rrhexis: Specifies rupture, commonly referring to the breaking or bursting of an organ or tissue.
- -sclerosis: Indicates abnormal hardening of tissue, often leading to loss of elasticity.
- -scope: A device or instrument used for visual examination of internal structures.
- -scopy: Refers to the procedure of visual examination facilitated by a scope.
- Retin/o: Pertains to the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.
- Scler/o: Refers to the white part of the eye (sclera) and can also indicate hardness in tissues.
- Tympan/o: Related to the eardrum, vital for auditory functions.
- Cyst/o: Denotes a cyst, a sac-like pocket of tissue containing fluid or other material.
- Lith/o: Refers to calculus or stone, often in relation to kidney stones or gallstones.
- Nephr/o: Refers to the kidney, utilized in terms concerning renal function and disorders.
- Pyel/o: Relates to the renal pelvis, the funnel-shaped structure within the kidney.
- Ren/o: Another term for kidney, commonly used in various medical contexts.
- Ureter/o: Pertains to the ureter, the duct that conveys urine from the kidney to the bladder.
- Urethr/o: Also denotes the urethra, the tube through which urine exits the body.
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Explore key medical terminology with this flashcard quiz focusing on suffixes and their meanings. Each card breaks down essential terms such as 'ologist', 'oma', and 'pathy'. Perfect for students in the health sciences looking to enhance their vocabulary.
