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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean in surgical terminology?
What does the prefix 'anti-' mean in surgical terminology?
- external
- before
- against (correct)
- within
Which prefix signifies a condition of slowness in medical terms?
Which prefix signifies a condition of slowness in medical terms?
- brisk
- brady (correct)
- meta
- poly
The term 'omni-' is not listed in the provided prefixes. Which prefix means 'all'?
The term 'omni-' is not listed in the provided prefixes. Which prefix means 'all'?
- extra
- bi
- pan (correct)
- poly
Which prefix translates to 'before'?
Which prefix translates to 'before'?
What does the prefix 'poly-' refer to in surgical terminology?
What does the prefix 'poly-' refer to in surgical terminology?
Which of the following prefixes means 'external'?
Which of the following prefixes means 'external'?
What does the prefix 'neo-' mean in a medical context?
What does the prefix 'neo-' mean in a medical context?
Which prefix indicates 'both' in surgical terminology?
Which prefix indicates 'both' in surgical terminology?
What does the prefix 'nephr' refer to?
What does the prefix 'nephr' refer to?
Which term refers to an incision into the ear drum?
Which term refers to an incision into the ear drum?
What does the suffix 'ectomy' signify?
What does the suffix 'ectomy' signify?
Which prefix indicates a relationship to women?
Which prefix indicates a relationship to women?
What body part is referred to by the prefix 'dors'?
What body part is referred to by the prefix 'dors'?
What medical term refers to inflammation of the gums?
What medical term refers to inflammation of the gums?
What does the prefix 'hydro' indicate?
What does the prefix 'hydro' indicate?
What anatomical structure does 'enter' refer to?
What anatomical structure does 'enter' refer to?
What does the root 'aden' mean in surgical terminology?
What does the root 'aden' mean in surgical terminology?
Which of the following root words means 'heart'?
Which of the following root words means 'heart'?
What does the root 'arthr' refer to?
What does the root 'arthr' refer to?
Which root word is associated with 'gall bladder'?
Which root word is associated with 'gall bladder'?
The term 'angioplasty' includes a root that means what?
The term 'angioplasty' includes a root that means what?
What does the root 'cephal' mean?
What does the root 'cephal' mean?
Which root means 'abdominal'?
Which root means 'abdominal'?
What does the prefix 'tachy' imply about a medical condition?
What does the prefix 'tachy' imply about a medical condition?
Which term refers to the surgical removal of a testicle?
Which term refers to the surgical removal of a testicle?
What does the prefix 'pneumo' relate to?
What does the prefix 'pneumo' relate to?
Which term relates to the disease of the renal pelvis?
Which term relates to the disease of the renal pelvis?
What does 'rhizotomy' refer to in medical terms?
What does 'rhizotomy' refer to in medical terms?
Which term describes inflammation of the ear?
Which term describes inflammation of the ear?
What does the suffix 'ectomy' signify in surgical terminology?
What does the suffix 'ectomy' signify in surgical terminology?
What is the medical term for removal of the thyroid gland?
What is the medical term for removal of the thyroid gland?
Which suffix indicates inflammation?
Which suffix indicates inflammation?
What does 'anemia' refer to in medical terms based on its suffix?
What does 'anemia' refer to in medical terms based on its suffix?
Which medical term relates to the surgical creation of an opening in the urethra?
Which medical term relates to the surgical creation of an opening in the urethra?
Which term indicates procedures dealing with the fallopian tubes?
Which term indicates procedures dealing with the fallopian tubes?
Which term means a surgical creation of an artificial opening?
Which term means a surgical creation of an artificial opening?
Which suffix indicates a scientific study or field of medicine?
Which suffix indicates a scientific study or field of medicine?
What does 'ptosis' refer to in medical terminology?
What does 'ptosis' refer to in medical terminology?
What does 'centesis' refer to in a medical context?
What does 'centesis' refer to in a medical context?
Which suffix refers to the process of loose or flowing dissolution?
Which suffix refers to the process of loose or flowing dissolution?
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Study Notes
Prefixes in Surgical Terminology
- Prefixes often indicate location, direction, or characteristics related to the surgical procedure.
- Examples include:
- A (without, not) - asepsis
- Ab (away from) - abduction
- ante (before) - antenatal
- peri (around) - pericardium
- tachy (rapid speed) - tachycardia
- trans (through, across) - translaminar
Roots in Surgical Terminology
- Roots provide essential meanings often related to bodily structures or conditions.
- Key roots include:
- cardi (heart) - cardiology
- neuro (nerve) - neuroma
- hepa (liver) - hepatitis
- oste (bone) - osteotomy
- gastro (stomach) - gastrostomy
- phleb (vein) - phlebotomy
Suffixes in Surgical Terminology
- Suffixes typically denote a condition, a process, or an action associated with surgical terminology.
- Important suffixes include:
- ectomy (excision of) - appendectomy
- itis (inflammation) - blepharitis
- plasty (surgical repair) - gastroplasty
- ostomy (artificial opening) - colostomy
- algia (pain) - neuralgia
- oma (tumor) - osteoma
Importance of Terminology in Surgical Nursing
- Mastery of surgical terminology is crucial for effective communication and assistance in the surgical environment.
- Understanding prefixes, roots, and suffixes enhances clarity in discussions regarding procedures, diagnoses, and patient care.
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