Mnemonics for Medical Terminology

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What does the root word 'poli/o' in relation to a gray whale performing a pole dance represent?

  • To remind you of the word part (correct)
  • To remind you of joints
  • To signify inflammation
  • To signify fungus

What does 'arthr' refer to in the context of King Arthur and his knights sitting at a round table eating elbow macaroni?

  • Colon
  • Pain
  • Joints (correct)
  • Fungus

What suffix does 'osis' represent in the context of Abby Normal's arrow?

osis

What does the suffix 'algia' relate to in the context of a fish eating algae?

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What word root does 'col' represent in the context of a coal miner suffering from constipation?

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The prefix 'hyper' can be associated with which of the following situations?

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What suffix does 'itis' represent when referring to a swollen eye?

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What does the word root 'rhin/o' refer to in the context of a rhinoceros with a human nose?

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What word root does 'myc' refer to, as illustrated by a salamander singing into a mushroom microphone?

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What does the word root 'arteri/o' signify in the context of a teary-eyed artist painting a huge red heart?

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Flashcards

poli/o meaning

Relates to gray color.

arthr meaning

Refers to joints.

osis suffix

Condition or abnormal state.

algia suffix

Refers to pain.

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col word root

Relates to the colon.

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hyper prefix

Means excessive or high.

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itis suffix

Inflammation.

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rhin/o word root

Relates to the nose.

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myc word root

Refers to fungus.

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arteri/o word root

Relates to arteries.

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Study Notes

Mnemonics for Medical Terminology

  • Pole Dance and Gray Whale
    Represents the root "poli/o" for its association with curvature or poles.

  • King Arthur and the Round Table
    The prefix "arthr" references joints; King Arthur symbolizes this while elbow represents the joints.

  • Abby Normal's Exclamation
    The suffix "osis" is remembered through Abby Normal and her brother's dramatic cry emphasizing an abnormal condition.

  • Screaming Algae
    The suffix "algia" is symbolized by algae, with the screaming connoting pain associated with "algia."

  • Constipated Coal Miner
    The root "col" connects with the colon; "coal" is a reminder of "col," linking to the miner's constipation issue.

  • Hyperactive Child
    The prefix "hyper" signifies excess or increase, illustrated by the chaotic behavior of a caffeinated child.

  • Swollen Eyepatch
    The suffix "itis" symbolizes inflammation, linked to the swollen eye under the pirate's eyepatch.

  • Rhinoceros with a Human Nose
    The word root "rhin/o" refers to the nose, with "rhinoceros" assisting in memory retention.

  • Salamander Singing Opera
    The root "myc" is represented by the mushroom; "mic" stands for the sound and links to fungus.

  • Teary-Eyed Artist and Heart
    The root "arteri/o" relates to arteries; tears link to the syllable "ter" while painting a heart emphasizes the arterial connection.

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