MedTerm Diminutive Suffixes

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What is the definition of the term 'culus'?

Little mass of substance (correct)

Little body

Little key

Little mouse

What does 'cle' refer to?

Little mouse

What does 'corpuscle' mean?

Little body

What does 'clavicle' translate to?

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What is the meaning of 'ventricle'?

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Define 'auricle'.

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What is a 'cuticle'?

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What does '-ellum' indicate in 'cerebellum'?

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What does the term 'patella' refer to?

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What is a 'scalpel'?

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Define 'morsel'.

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What does 'bacillus' refer to?

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What does 'tonsil' mean?

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What does '-ille' signify in 'pastille'?

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What does 'alveolus' denote?

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What does 'modiolus' mean?

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Define 'nucleolus'.

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What does 'arteriola' refer to?

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What is a 'bronchiole'?

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What does 'vacuole' mean?

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What is the meaning of 'calculu's?

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What does 'stimulus' translate to?

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What does 'hamulus' refer to?

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What is 'uvula'?

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What does 'venule' mean?

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What does 'granule' refer to?

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Study Notes

Diminutive Suffixes in Medical Terminology

Common suffixes include -culus, -cle, -corpuscle, -clavicle, -ventricle, -auricle, among others.
These suffixes often indicate something small or diminutive in structure or function.

Key Terms and Definitions

Molecule: Refers to a little mass of substance, derived from -culus.
Muscle: Means little mouse, referencing the shape of contracted muscle; suffixed with -cle.
Corpuscle: Denotes a little body, used historically for blood cells.
Clavicle: Translates to little key, attributed to its shape resembling a key.
Ventricle: Indicates little belly, specifically a lower chamber of the heart.
Auricle: Represents a small ear, related to heart atria's ear lobe-like appendage.
Cuticle: Translates to little skin, referring to the outer layer of skin.
Cerebellum: Means little brain, a region at the back of the brain.
Patella: Refers to little pan or knee pan, commonly known as the knee cap.
Scalpel: Denotes a little knife, a surgical instrument used for incisions.

Additional Terms on Diminutive Structures

Morsel: Signifies little bite, often in reference to small food portions.
Bacillus: Translates to little rod, indicating a genus of bacteria, suffixed with -illus.
Tonsil: Means a little almond, related to lymphatic tissue in the throat.
Pastille: Refers to a little loaf, often associated with a small medicated tablet.
Alveolus: Indicates a small pit, commonly an air cell in the lungs.
Modiolus: Means small measure, referring to a conical structure in the ear's cochlea.
Nucleolus: Represents a little kernel, a rounded mass within the cell's nucleus.

Arteriola: Translates to little artery, a minute artery leading to capillaries.
Bronchiole: Indicates little windpipe, branching from the bronchi.
Vacuole: Refers to a little empty space, representing cavities in cell protoplasm.
Calculus: Means a little stone, relating to abnormal mineral formations in the body.
Stimulus: Denotes a little goal, indicating factors causing a biological response.
Hamulus: Refers to a little hook, describing hook-shaped anatomical structures.
Uvula: Means a little grape, the small structure in the throat.
Venule: Indicates a little vein, a small vein that connects to capillaries.
Granule: Translates to a little grain, describing small grain-like structures in various contexts.

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Test your knowledge of medical terms that feature diminutive suffixes. This quiz covers the meanings behind various terms and their origins, helping you understand their significance in medical language. Perfect for students or anyone interested in medical terminology.