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The suffix of 'apneic' and its meaning: _____

-ic, pertaining to

The prefix of 'apneic' and its meaning: _____

a-, away from, without

The combining form of 'apneic' and its meaning: _____

-pne/o-, breathing

The medical word definition of 'apneic': _____

<p>Pertaining to being without breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix of 'bronchopneumonia' and its meaning: _____

<p>-ia, condition, state, thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix of 'bronchopneumonia' and its meaning: _____

<p>none</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining forms of 'bronchopneumonia' and their meanings: _____

<p>bronch/o-, bronchus; pneumon/o-, lung, air</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical word definition of 'bronchopneumonia': _____

<p>Condition of inflammation or infection of the bronchi and lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix of 'bronchospasm' and its meaning: _____

<p>-spasm, sudden, involuntary muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix of 'bronchospasm' and its meaning: _____

<p>none</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining form of 'bronchospasm' and its meaning: _____

<p>bronch/o-, bronchus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical word definition of 'bronchospasm': _____

<p>Sudden, involuntary smooth muscle contraction of the bronchus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix of 'carboxyhemoglobin' and its meaning: _____

<p>-in, a substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix of 'carboxyhemoglobin' and its meaning: _____

<p>none</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining forms of 'carboxyhemoglobin' and their meanings: _____

<p>carbox/y-, carbon monoxide; hem/o-, blood; glob/o-, shaped like a globe, comprehensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical word definition of 'carboxyhemoglobin': _____

<p>A substance that carries carbon monoxide in the blood and is shaped like a globe</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix of 'cardiopulmonary' and its meaning: _____

<p>-ary, pertaining to</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix of 'cardiopulmonary' and its meaning: _____

<p>none</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining forms of 'cardiopulmonary' and their meanings: _____

<p>cardi/o-, heart; pulmon/o-, lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical word definition of 'cardiopulmonary': _____

<p>Pertaining to the heart and lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix of 'circumoral' and its meaning: _____

<p>-al, pertaining to</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix of 'circumoral' and its meaning: _____

<p>circum-, around</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining form of 'circumoral' and its meaning: _____

<p>or/o-, mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical word definition of 'circumoral': _____

<p>Pertaining to around the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix of 'oximeter' and its meaning: _____

<p>-meter, instrument used to measure</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix of 'oximeter' and its meaning: _____

<p>none</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining form of 'oximeter' and its meaning: _____

<p>ox/i-, oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical word definition of 'oximeter': _____

<p>Instrument used to measure the oxygen content in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix of 'emphysema' and its meaning: _____

<p>-ema, condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix of 'emphysema' and its meaning: _____

<p>em-, in</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining form of 'emphysema' and its meaning: _____

<p>phys/o-, inflate, distend, grow</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical word definition of 'emphysema': _____

<p>Condition in the lungs of being inflated and distended</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix of 'endotracheal' and its meaning: _____

<p>-al, pertaining to</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix of 'endotracheal' and its meaning: _____

<p>endo-, innermost, within</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining form of 'endotracheal' and its meaning: _____

<p>trache/o-, trachea, windpipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical word definition of 'endotracheal': _____

<p>Pertaining to within the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix of 'epiglottic' and its meaning: _____

<p>-ic, pertaining to</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefix of 'epiglottic' and its meaning: _____

<p>epi-, upon, above</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining form of 'epiglottic' and its meaning: _____

<p>glott/o-, glottis of the larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical word definition of 'epiglottic': _____

<p>Pertaining to above the glottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Apneic

  • Definition: Pertaining to being without breathing.
  • Suffix: -ic means "pertaining to."
  • Prefix: a- signifies "away from" or "without."
  • Combining Form: -pne/o- relates to "breathing."

Bronchopneumonia

  • Definition: Condition of inflammation or infection of the bronchi and lung.
  • Suffix: -ia indicates a "condition, state, or thing."
  • Prefix: None used in this term.
  • Combining Forms: bronch/o- refers to "bronchus" and pneumon/o- refers to "lung" or "air."

Bronchospasm

  • Definition: Sudden, involuntary smooth muscle contraction of the bronchus.
  • Suffix: -spasm means "sudden, involuntary muscle contraction."
  • Prefix: None used in this term.
  • Combining Form: bronch/o- relates to "bronchus."

Carboxyhemoglobin

  • Definition: A substance that carries carbon monoxide in the blood and is shaped like a globe.
  • Suffix: -in denotes "a substance."
  • Prefix: None used in this term.
  • Combining Forms: carbox/y- is associated with "carbon monoxide," hem/o- relates to "blood," and glob/o- signifies "shaped like a globe."

Cardiopulmonary

  • Definition: Pertaining to the heart and lung.
  • Suffix: -ary means "pertaining to."
  • Prefix: None used in this term.
  • Combining Forms: cardi/o- refers to "heart" and pulmon/o- relates to "lung."

Circumoral

  • Definition: Pertaining to around the mouth.
  • Suffix: -al signifies "pertaining to."
  • Prefix: circum- means "around."
  • Combining Form: or/o- relates to "mouth."

Oximeter

  • Definition: Instrument used to measure the oxygen content in the blood.
  • Suffix: -meter indicates "instrument used to measure."
  • Prefix: None used in this term.
  • Combining Form: ox/i- refers to "oxygen."

Emphysema

  • Definition: Condition in the lungs of being inflated and distended.
  • Suffix: -ema signifies "condition."
  • Prefix: em- means "in."
  • Combining Form: phys/o- relates to "inflate," "distend," or "grow."

Endotracheal

  • Definition: Pertaining to within the trachea.
  • Suffix: -al means "pertaining to."
  • Prefix: endo- signifies "innermost" or "within."
  • Combining Form: trache/o- refers to "trachea" or "windpipe."

Epiglottic

  • Definition: Pertaining to above the glottis.
  • Suffix: -ic signifies "pertaining to."
  • Prefix: epi- means "upon" or "above."
  • Combining Form: glott/o- relates to "glottis of the larynx."

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Test your knowledge on medical terminology with these flashcards focused on the word 'apneic' and related components. This quiz explores prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary.

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