chapter 3 Flashcards
What is the combining form for abdomen?
abdomin/o
What does the combining form ‘acr/o’ refer to?
extremities, top, extreme point
What is the meaning of the combining form ‘adip/o’?
fat
What does ‘aden/o’ mean?
gland
Define the combining form ‘angi/o’.
vessel
What is the meaning of ‘blephar/o’?
eyelid
What does ‘cardi/o’ refer to?
heart
What is the combining form for ‘brain’?
encephal/o
What does ‘hem/o’ signify?
blood
What is the meaning of the combining form ‘my/o’?
muscle
What does the suffix ‘-algia’ mean?
pain
What is indicated by the suffix ‘-ectomy’?
excision, removal, resection
What does ‘-itis’ denote?
inflammation
Define the suffix ‘-oma’.
tumor, mass, collection of fluid
What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-pathy’?
disease condition
Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-rrhea’ refers to _______.
flow, discharge
What does ‘-stomy’ mean?
opening to form a mouth (stoma)
What does the suffix ‘-trophy’ refer to?
development, nourishment
What is the combining form for ‘kidney’?
nephr/o
What type of blood cell is referred to as erythrocyte?
Red blood cell
What are leukocytes commonly known as?
White blood cells
What are thrombocytes also known as?
platelets
What is acromegaly?
Endocrine disorder caused by excessive growth hormone after puberty
What is the significance of a laparoscope?
A lighted telescopic instrument for visual examination of the abdominal cavity
