Medical Terms -otomy - peri- Flashcards

Medical Terminology - Suffixes and Prefixes

• -otomy: Surgical term meaning "cutting into" a structure.
• -ous: Indicates possession, "full of," or "pertaining to" a condition.
• ovi, ovario-: Relates to eggs or the female sex glands, specifically the ovaries.
• pan-: A prefix meaning "all," "complete," or "entire."
• pancreat-: Refers specifically to the pancreas, an important organ in digestion and metabolism.
• para-: Denotes proximity or an abnormal condition; involves concepts of "beside" or "beyond."
• -paresis: Indicates paralysis, a condition characterized by partial or complete loss of muscle function.
• -partum: Relates to birth or the process of labor.
• path-: Refers to diseases or abnormal conditions affecting health.
• ped-: Means "child," relating to pediatric medicine.
• -penia: Denotes a deficiency or an abnormal reduction in number, often used in hematology.
• pent-: Indicates the number five, commonly used in anatomical terms.
• -pepsia, -pepsis: Refers to digestion, often used when discussing digestive health.
• per-: A prefix meaning "through," "by," or indicating excessive action.
• peri-: Means "around," used to describe surrounding structures or areas.

Specific Medical Terms

• craniotomy: The surgical procedure of cutting into the skull.
• venous: Pertaining specifically to veins, related to blood circulation.
• ovariectomy: Surgical term for the removal of an ovary, often done in gynecological procedures.
• panarteritis: Involves inflammation affecting all layers of an artery, a serious vascular condition.
• pancreatitis: Refers to inflammation of the pancreas, can result from various causes including alcohol use or gallstones.
• paraplegia: A medical condition characterized by paralysis affecting the lower half of the body.
• hemiparesis: Indicates paralysis that affects one side of the body, often caused by stroke or neurological conditions.
• postpartum: Refers to the period following childbirth.
• pathology: The study and diagnosis of diseases through examination of tissues and bodily fluids.
• pediatric: Focuses on medical care and health of children and adolescents.
• erythrocytopenia: A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells, impacting oxygen transport.
• pentadactyl: Describes organisms having five digits on hands or feet, a common trait in many species.
• dyspepsia: Refers to difficulty in digestion, commonly described as indigestion.
• peraxillary: Relates to anatomical structures passing through the axilla (armpit) region.
• pericardial: Describes the area surrounding the heart, crucial for cardiac health and diseases.

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this set of flashcards focused on key prefixes and suffixes. Each card helps you understand the definitions and meanings related to the anatomy and functions of the human body. Ideal for students and professionals in the medical field.