Definitions Flashcards
A______is always placed at the end of the term
Suffix
The suffix meaning abnormal softening is ?
-malacia
The prefix meaning deficient or decreased is ?
-hypo
The word meaning white is ?
Leuk/o
Pain,which can be observed only by the patient is a ?
Symptom
The word part meaning plaque or fatty substance is ?
Arther/o
A____is a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease diagnosis
Prognosis
The suffix meaning to rupture is?
-rrhexis
The plural of the term appendix is?
Appendexes
The body cavities are lined with specialized?
Mucus
The formation of Puss is called?
Suppuration
The term meaning wound or injury is?
Triage
The term meaning processing masculine traits is?
Virile
The term describing part of the small intestine is?
Ileum
The abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries is called?
Arteriostenosis