Chapter 1.3/1.4 (quiz 2) Flashcards
Gastr/o=
Stomach
What does gastroscopy mean?
Visual examination of stomach with instrument
What does endoscopy mean?
Visual examination of the small intestines with an instrument
What does colonoscopy mean?
Visual examination of the colon with an instrument
Gnos/o=
Knowledge
Define diagnosis
Complete knowledge gained after testing and examining the patient
What is the prefix for going through the patient?
Dia-
Gynec/o=
Woman/female
What does gynecology mean?
The study of female disorders
Hemat/o=
Blood
What does hematoma mean?
Mass or swelling containing blood
What is a subdural hematoma?
Mass or swelling containing blood under the dura mater
Hepat/o=
liver
What does hepatitis mean?
Inflammation of the liver
Lapar/o=
Abdomen
What does laparotomy mean?
Incision of the abdomen
Leuk/o=
White
What is a leukocyte?
WBC
Nephr/o=
Kidney
What does nephrectomy mean?
Excision of the kidney
Neur/o=
Nerve
What does neurology mean?
The study of the nervous system and the nerves
Onc/o=
Tumor
What does oncologist mean?
Cancer specialist
Ophthalm/o=
Eye
What does ophthalmoscope mean?
Instrument used to examine the internal eye
Oste/o=
Bone