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What does the suffix '-dynia' mean?
What does the suffix '-dynia' mean?
- Tumor
- Pain (correct)
- Suturing
- Inflammation
The suffix '-oma' indicates which of the following?
The suffix '-oma' indicates which of the following?
- Tumor (correct)
- Cutting
- Repair surgically
- Formation
What does '-malacia' refer to?
What does '-malacia' refer to?
- Excision
- Inflammation
- Softening (correct)
- Decreased density
The term '-penia' describes:
The term '-penia' describes:
What does '-itis' mean?
What does '-itis' mean?
What does 'Osteodynia' refer to?
What does 'Osteodynia' refer to?
Define 'Osteoma'.
Define 'Osteoma'.
What does 'Osteomalacia' refer to?
What does 'Osteomalacia' refer to?
What is 'Osteopenia'?
What is 'Osteopenia'?
Define 'Osteoporosis'.
Define 'Osteoporosis'.
What does 'Osteoitis' refer to?
What does 'Osteoitis' refer to?
What does '-rrhaphy' mean?
What does '-rrhaphy' mean?
Define '-plasty'.
Define '-plasty'.
What does '-genesis' signify?
What does '-genesis' signify?
What is the meaning of '-ectomy'?
What is the meaning of '-ectomy'?
What does '-tomy' refer to?
What does '-tomy' refer to?
Define 'Osteorrhaphy'.
Define 'Osteorrhaphy'.
What does 'Osteoplasty' refer to?
What does 'Osteoplasty' refer to?
What is 'Osteogenesis'?
What is 'Osteogenesis'?
Define 'Ostectomy'.
Define 'Ostectomy'.
What does 'Osteotomy' mean?
What does 'Osteotomy' mean?
What does '-logy' signify?
What does '-logy' signify?
What does '-logist' refer to?
What does '-logist' refer to?
Define 'Osteology'.
Define 'Osteology'.
What is an 'Osteologist'?
What is an 'Osteologist'?
What does '-al' signify?
What does '-al' signify?
What does '-oid' mean?
What does '-oid' mean?
Define 'Osteal'.
Define 'Osteal'.
What does 'Osteoid' refer to?
What does 'Osteoid' refer to?
Study Notes
Medical Terms Related to Bone Conditions
- -dynia: Refers to pain.
- -oma: Indicates a tumor.
- -malacia: Signifies softening of tissue.
- -penia: Denotes decreased density.
- -pirosis: Relates to decreased mass.
- -itis: Indicates inflammation.
Specific Bone Conditions
- Osteodynia: Pain specifically in the bones.
- Osteoma: A tumor located in the bone.
- Osteomalacia: Characterized by the softening of bone tissue.
- Osteopenia: Refers to decreased bone density, a precursor to osteoporosis.
- Osteoporosis: Condition marked by a significant decrease in bone mass, leading to increased fracture risk.
- Osteoitis: Inflammation occurring within bone tissue.
Surgical and Formation Terminology
- -rrhaphy: The process of suturing.
- -plasty: Involves a surgical repair of structures.
- -genesis: Refers to the formation or development of a structure.
- -ectomy: Signifies the surgical excision of an organ or tissue.
- -tomy: Indicates the process of cutting.
Surgical Procedures on Bones
- Osteorrhaphy: Refers to the suturing of a broken bone.
- Osteoplasty: Surgical repair of bone structure.
- Osteogenesis: The process of bone formation.
- Ostectomy: The surgical excision or removal of bone.
- Osteotomy: Refers to the cutting of bone to treat various conditions.
Specializations and Related Terms
- -logy: Defines a branch of medical science or study.
- -logist: Refers to a specialist within a specific field.
- Osteology: The study of bones and the skeletal system, focusing on diagnosis.
- Osteologist: A specialist dedicated to the study and treatment of bones.
Adjectival Forms
- -al: Suffix converting nouns into adjectives.
- -oid: Suffix indicating resemblance; used to convert nouns into adjectives.
- Osteal: An adjective that pertains specifically to bones.
- Osteoid: An adjective describing something that resembles bone.
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Description
Test your knowledge of medical terminology associated with bone conditions. This quiz focuses on important suffixes and their meanings, as well as specific bone-related conditions. Ideal for students in medical or health-related fields.
