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What does the suffix '-centesis' mean?
What does the prefix 'centi-' represent?
What does 'cephal/o' refer to?
Head
What does 'cerebell/o' mean?
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What does 'cerebr/o' denote?
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What is 'cerumin/o' the term for?
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What does 'cervic/o' refer to?
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What does '-chalasis' mean?
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What does 'cheil/o' refer to?
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What does 'chem/o' denote?
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What is 'chir/o' the term for?
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What does 'chlor/o' mean?
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What does '-chlorhydria' refer to?
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What does 'chol/e' denote?
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What is 'cholangi/o' the term for?
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What does 'choledoch/o' mean?
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What does 'cholecyst/o' refer to?
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What does 'chori/o' mean?
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What does 'choroid/o' denote?
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What does 'chrom/o' mean?
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What does 'chondr/o' denote?
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What does 'chron/o' refer to?
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What does 'chym/o' mean?
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What does 'cib/o' denote?
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What does '-cidal' mean?
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What does '-cide' refer to?
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What does 'cine-' denote?
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What does 'circum-' mean?
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What does 'cirrh/o' refer to?
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What does 'cis/o' mean?
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What does '-clasia' refer to?
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What does '-clasis' denote?
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What does '-clast' mean?
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What does 'clavic/o' refer to?
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What does 'clavicul/o' denote?
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What does '-cleisis' mean?
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What does '-clysis' refer to?
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What does 'co-' mean?
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What does 'coccyg/o' refer to?
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What does '-coccus' mean?
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What does 'col/o' denote?
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What does 'colp/o' mean?
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What does 'com-' refer to?
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What does 'con-' mean?
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What does 'condyl/o' denote?
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What does 'coni/o' mean?
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What does 'conjunctiv/o' refer to?
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What does 'contra-' mean?
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What does 'cor/o' denote?
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What does 'core/o' mean?
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What does 'corne/o' refer to?
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What does 'corpor/o' denote?
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What does 'crani/o' mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Word Elements: centisis-crino
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-centesis: Refers to a surgical puncture, often for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
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centi-: A prefix meaning one hundred (100), often used in measurements.
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caphal/o: Denotes the head, useful in terms like cephalalgia (headache).
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cerebell/o: Relates to the cerebellum, the brain region responsible for coordination and balance.
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cerebr/o: Refers to the brain or cerebrum, key for higher brain functions.
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cerumin/o: Pertains to cerumen, or earwax, significant for ear health.
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cervic/o: Indicates neck or cervix, important in anatomical terms related to both regions.
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-chalasis: Implies relaxation, often used in surgical and medical contexts.
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cheil/o: Refers to lips, relevant in dentistry and oral health.
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chem/o: Pertains to drugs or chemicals, foundational in pharmacology.
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chir/o: Relates to hands, relevant in various medical specialties including surgery.
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chlor/o: Indicates green, often used to describe certain types of tissues or conditions.
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-chlorhydria: Relates to the presence of hydrochloric acid, relevant in digestive health.
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chol/e: Refers to bile or gall, significant in liver function and digestion.
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cholangi/o: Pertains to bile vessels, important in the biliary system.
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choledoch/o: Indicates bile duct, essential for bile transportation from liver to gallbladder and duodenum.
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cholecyst/o: Refers to the gallbladder, significant in digestion and manipulation of bile.
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chori/o: Pertains to the chorion, essential in embryology and pregnancy.
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choroid/o: Relates to the choroid, a layer in the eye between the retina and sclera.
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chrom/o: Indicates color, often used in histology to describe stained tissues.
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chondr/o: Pertains to cartilage, key in joint structure and function.
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chron/o: Refers to time, relevant in many medical terms describing timing of conditions.
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chym/o: Implies to pour, often related to digestive processes in the stomach.
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cib/o: Refers to meals, significant in nutrition and dietary studies.
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-cidal: Indicates killing, used in terms related to antimicrobials and treatments.
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-cide: Denotes death or killing, part of terminology in medical literature on pathogens.
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cine-: Relates to motion, utilized in various medical imaging techniques.
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circum-: Means around, often used to describe anatomical structures located surrounding another.
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cirrh/o: Indicates yellow, often used in liver conditions like cirrhosis.
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cis/o: Means to cut, relevant in surgical terminology.
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-clasia: Refers to breaking, significant in discussions on fractures or surgical procedures.
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-clasis: Implies breaking, also relevant in surgical contexts.
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-clast: Denotes to break, commonly used in terms related to bone or tissue reabsorption.
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clavic/o: Relates to the clavicle, important in anatomy and injuries.
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clavicul/o: Also refers to the clavicle, emphasizing the commonality in terminology.
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-cleisis: Indicates closure, often used in surgical procedures.
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-clysis: Refers to injection, washing, or irrigation, used in medical treatments.
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co-: A prefix meaning with or together, used to describe processes that occur jointly.
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coccyg/o: Pertains to the coccyx, or tailbone, an important structure in pelvic anatomy.
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-coccus: Refers to berry-shaped bacteria, significant in microbiology.
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col/o: Indicates the colon, significant in digestive health and pathology.
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colp/o: Refers to the vagina, essential in gynecological contexts.
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com-: Another prefix meaning together, often used in terms indicating cooperation or synergy.
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con-: Similar to com-, indicates togetherness in medical terminology.
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condyl/o: Relates to condyle, a rounded projection at joints, important in musculoskeletal anatomy.
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coni/o: Refers to dust, often in contexts discussing respiratory health.
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conjunctiv/o: Pertains to the conjunctiva, important for eye health.
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contra-: Means against, often used in terms describing oppositional conditions or treatments.
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cor/o: Indicates pupil, significant in eye anatomy and function.
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core/o: Another term for pupil, emphasizing terminology variation.
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corne/o: Refers to the cornea, crucial for vision.
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coron/o: Pertains to the heart, used in cardiology.
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corpor/o: Refers to the body, significant in various medical contexts.
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cortic/o: Indicates cortex, often discussed in relation to brain and organ structures.
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cost/o: Relates to ribs, essential in thoracic anatomy.
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crani/o: Refers to skull bones or cranium, significant in neuroanatomy.
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-crasia: Refers to disease or mixture, important in pathology discussions.
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-crine: Implies to secrete, often used in terms related to endocrine functions.
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crin/o: Another term denoting secretion, significant in hormonal contexts.
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Test your knowledge of medical word elements with this set of flashcards focusing on terms like -centesis, centi-, and more. These foundational elements are essential for understanding medical terminology and enhancing your vocabulary in the health sciences.
