Rehab Terms (-rrhea) Quiz
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--rrhea is a suffix that means what?

  • Narrowing of a passage
  • Rupture
  • Flow or discharge (correct)
  • Hardening of an organ

    • What does the suffix --rrhexis mean?

    Rupture

    What does --sclerosis refer to?

    A hardening of an organ or tissue

    What does the suffix -stenosis imply?

    <p>The constriction or narrowing of a passage or orifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of arthr/o?

    <p>Joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does burs/o refer to?

    <p>A fluid sac near a joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does chondr/o mean?

    <p>Cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cost/o signify?

    <p>Ribs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does crani/o pertain to?

    <p>The skull, especially the part that encloses the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix -desis mean?

    <p>Binding or fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ili/o refer to?

    <p>Illium or flank</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Rehab Terms (-rrhea) Study Notes

    • -rrhea: Suffix indicating flow or discharge, often used in medical terms to describe bodily fluids.

    • -rrhexis: Suffix meaning rupture, commonly associated with the tearing of tissues or organs.

    • -sclerosis: Refers to the hardening of an organ or tissue, often seen in conditions affecting blood vessels or nervous tissue.

    • -stenosis: Denotes the constriction or narrowing of a passage or orifice, which can impact blood flow or bodily functions.

    • arthr/o: Root word relating to joints, foundational in terms describing arthritis and joint diseases.

    • burs/o: Relates to a bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions joints, playing a critical role in facilitating movement.

    • chondr/o: Indicates cartilage, a flexible connective tissue that supports structure in joints and forms parts of the rib cage, ear, nose, and fist.

    • cost/o: Refers to the ribs, significant in respiratory anatomy and the protection of thoracic organs.

    • crani/o: Pertains to the skull, especially the structure enclosing the brain, crucial in neuroanatomy.

    • -desis: Suffix meaning binding or fixation, often used in surgical contexts, such as in arthrodesis (joint fusion).

    • ili/o: Prefix relating to the ilium or flank region, important for anatomical terminology concerning the pelvis and hip area.

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    Test your knowledge of medical suffixes and root words related to bodily functions and structures in this Rehab Terms quiz. Topics include terms like -rrhea, -stenosis, and relevant anatomical roots. Enhance your understanding of how these terms apply in a clinical context.

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