Definitions Flashcards

1
Q

A______is always placed at the end of the term

A

Suffix

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2
Q

The suffix meaning abnormal softening is ?

A

-malacia

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3
Q

The prefix meaning deficient or decreased is ?

A

-hypo

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4
Q

The word meaning white is ?

A

Leuk/o

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5
Q

Pain,which can be observed only by the patient is a ?

A

Symptom

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6
Q

The word part meaning plaque or fatty substance is ?

A

Arther/o

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7
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A____is a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease diagnosis

A

Prognosis

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8
Q

The suffix meaning to rupture is?

A

-rrhexis

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9
Q

The plural of the term appendix is?

A

Appendexes

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10
Q

The body cavities are lined with specialized?

A

Mucus

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11
Q

The formation of Puss is called?

A

Suppuration

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12
Q

The term meaning wound or injury is?

A

Triage

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13
Q

The term meaning processing masculine traits is?

A

Virile

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14
Q

The term describing part of the small intestine is?

A

Ileum

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15
Q

The abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries is called?

A

Arteriostenosis

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16
Q

Basin the word part that indicates color the term ____ means blue skin coloration due to the lack of oxygen.

A

Cyanosis

17
Q

A____ is a specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases , disorders and problems associated with aging.

A

Gerontologist

18
Q

The prefix____ means bad ,difficult or painful.

A

-dys