Final Ch 1-15 Flashcards
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1
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What does CA stand for in medical abbreviations?
A
cancer, carcinoma
2
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What does ED refer to?
A
emergency department
3
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What is the abbreviation for ear, nose, and throat?
A
ENT
4
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What does ER stand for?
A
emergency room
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What does GP mean?
A
general practitioner
6
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What is the meaning of GYN?
A
gynecology
7
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What does ICU stand for?
A
intensive care unit
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What does OB refer to?
A
obstetrics
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What is the abbreviation for electrocardiogram?
A
ECG, EKG
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What does EEG stand for?
A
electroencephalogram
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What type of radiation does UV stand for?
A
ultraviolet
12
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What does AMA represent in medical terms?
A
American Medical Association
13
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What is the abbreviation for blood pressure?
A
BP
14
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What does CPT stand for?
A
Current Procedural Terminology
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What does CT or CAT refer to?
A
computed tomography, computerized (computed) axial tomography
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What does Dx mean?
A
diagnosis
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What is the abbreviation for International Classification of Diseases?
A
ICD
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What does mm Hg stand for?
A
millimeters of mercury
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What is the abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging?
A
MRI
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What does OD refer to?
A
overdose (also right eye)
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What does OTC mean?
A
over-the-counter (drug)
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What is the meaning of P in medical abbreviations?
A
pulse
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What does PET stand for?
A
positron emission tomography
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What does AIDS stand for?
A
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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What does AP refer to in medical terms?
anteroposterior
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What is the abbreviation for complete blood count?
CBC, cbc
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What does CDC stand for?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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What does CSF refer to?
cerebrospinal fluid
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What is the abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid?
DNA
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What does FEMA stand for?
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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What does HIV represent?
human immunodeficiency virus
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What is the abbreviation for high-power field?
HPF
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What does IV stand for?
intravenous
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What does LLQ refer to?
left lower quadrant
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What is the abbreviation for low-power field?
LPF
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What does LUQ mean?
left upper quadrant
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What does PA stand for?
physician assistant; posteroanterior
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What is the abbreviation for red blood cell?
RBC
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What does RLQ refer to?
right lower quadrant
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What is the abbreviation for right upper quadrant?
RUQ
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What does SOB stand for?
shortness of breath
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What is the abbreviation for sexually transmitted disease?
STD
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What does STI refer to?
sexually transmitted infection
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What is the abbreviation for white blood cell?
WBC
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What does WMD stand for?
weapons of mass destruction
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Fill in the blank: The abbreviation for temperature is _______.
T
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What does WNL mean?
within normal limits
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What does BMT stand for?
bone marrow transplant
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What is the range of cervical vertebrae indicated by C1 ... C7?
first cervical vertebra to seventh cervical vertebra
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What are COX-2 inhibitors used for?
cyclooxygenase inhibitors
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What does DJD refer to?
degenerative joint disease
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What does DMARD stand for?
disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
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What does the abbreviation 'fx' represent?
fracture
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What does L1 ... L5 refer to?
first lumbar vertebra to fifth lumbar vertebra
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What does LE stand for in medical terms?
lupus erythematosus
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What does RA stand for?
rheumatoid arthritis
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Fill in the blank: The abbreviation for shortness of breath is _______.
SOB
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What does TB stand for?
tuberculosis
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What is the abbreviation for vital capacity?
VC
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What does GERD stand for?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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What does GI refer to?
gastrointestinal
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What does HIV stand for?
human immunodeficiency virus
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What does PMS refer to?
premenstrual syndrome
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What does PSA stand for?
prostate-specific antigen
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What is the abbreviation for sexually transmitted disease?
STD
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What does TUNA stand for?
transurethral needle ablation
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What does ADD stand for?
attention deficit disorder
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What does ADHD refer to?
attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
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What does CNS stand for?
central nervous system
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What is the abbreviation for cerebrospinal fluid?
CSF
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What does CVA stand for?
cerebrovascular accident
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What does DSM stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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What does OCD refer to?
obsessive-compulsive disorder
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What is the abbreviation for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation?
TENS
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What does TIA stand for?
transient ischemic attack
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What does ARF stand for?
acute renal failure
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What is the abbreviation for blood urea nitrogen?
BUN
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What does IVP stand for?
intravenous pyelogram
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What does D&C refer to?
dilation and curettage
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What does EDD stand for?
expected delivery date
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What does HPV stand for?
human papillomavirus
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What does HRT refer to?
hormone replacement therapy
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What does UGI stand for?
upper gastrointestinal tract
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What does LGI refer to?
lower gastrointestinal tract
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What is the abbreviation for acute myocardial infarction?
AMI
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What does CHF stand for?
congestive heart failure
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What is the abbreviation for coronary artery disease?
CAD
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What does COPD stand for?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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What does HSV refer to?
herpes simplex virus
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What does AIDS stand for?
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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What does DLE stand for?
discoid lupus erythematosus
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What does TBSA refer to?
total body surface area
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What does FDA stand for?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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What does COLD refer to?
chronic airflow limitation
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What does ERCP stand for?
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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What is the abbreviation for pelvic inflammatory disease?
PID
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What does SIDS stand for?
sudden infant death syndrome
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What does TUMT refer to?
transurethral microwave thermotherapy
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What does C1-C7 refer to?
first cervical vertebra to seventh cervical vertebra
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What does IVU stand for?
intravenous urography
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What does LASIK stand for?
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
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What does GH refer to?
growth hormone
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Fill in the blank: The abbreviation for white blood cell is _______.
WBC
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What does HCG stand for?
human chorionic gonadotropin
## Footnote
HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy.
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What virus is referred to as HIV?
human immunodeficiency virus
## Footnote
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
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What does HPV stand for?
human papillomavirus
## Footnote
HPV is a group of viruses that can cause warts and cancer.
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Define illness anxiety disorder.
A condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness.
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What is IVF?
in vitro fertilization
## Footnote
IVF is a process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body.
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What does IBS stand for?
inflammatory bowel syndrome
## Footnote
IBS is a common disorder affecting the large intestine.
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What does ICU stand for?
intensive care unit
## Footnote
ICU is a special department in a hospital that provides intensive treatment.
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What is the purpose of an IUD?
To prevent pregnancy
## Footnote
An IUD is a small device inserted into the uterus.
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What does IV mean?
intravenous
## Footnote
IV refers to the administration of fluids or medications directly into a vein.
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What is an IVP?
intravenous pyelogram
## Footnote
IVP is a type of X-ray that provides images of the kidneys and urinary tract.
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What is LASIK?
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
## Footnote
LASIK is a surgical procedure to correct vision.
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What does LMP stand for?
last menstrual period
## Footnote
LMP is used to calculate the due date of a pregnancy.
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What is the significance of the left atrium?
It receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.
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Define LLQ.
left lower quadrant
## Footnote
LLQ is a term used in anatomy to refer to a specific area of the abdomen.
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What does LUQ represent?
left upper quadrant
## Footnote
LUQ is another anatomical division of the abdomen.
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What is a LINAC?
linear accelerator
## Footnote
LINAC is used in radiation therapy to treat cancer.
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What does LPF stand for?
low-power field
## Footnote
LPF is a term used in microscopy.
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What does LGI refer to?
lower gastrointestinal tract
## Footnote
LGI includes the intestines below the stomach.
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What is the LRT?
lower respiratory tract
## Footnote
LRT includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
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What is the function of lumbar vertebrae?
Support the lower back and bear weight.
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What does LE stand for?
lupus erythematosus
## Footnote
LE is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body.
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What imaging technique is referred to as MRI?
magnetic resonance imaging
## Footnote
MRI uses strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of organs.
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What does mm Hg measure?
millimeters of mercury
## Footnote
mm Hg is a unit of pressure commonly used in blood pressure readings.
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What is a myocardial infarction?
A heart attack caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
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What is the function of NSAIDs?
To reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
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What does OCD stand for?
obsessive-compulsive disorder
## Footnote
OCD is a mental health condition characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviors.
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What is the focus of obstetrics?
Pregnancy and childbirth.
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What does OD refer to in a medical context?
Overdose
## Footnote
OD indicates taking more than the recommended amount of a substance.
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What are oral contraceptives used for?
To prevent pregnancy.
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Define OTC.
over the counter (drug)
## Footnote
OTC drugs can be purchased without a prescription.
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What is a Pap test?
Papanicolaou smear, stain, or test
## Footnote
A Pap test is used to screen for cervical cancer.
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What is PID?
pelvic inflammatory disease
## Footnote
PID is an infection of the female reproductive organs.
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What is the PNS?
peripheral nervous system
## Footnote
PNS connects the central nervous system to limbs and organs.
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What does PET stand for?
positron emission tomography
## Footnote
PET is an imaging test that helps reveal how tissues and organs are functioning.
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What does PA stand for in a medical context?
posteroanterior
## Footnote
PA is a term used in radiology to describe a specific view.
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What does pH measure?
potential hydrogen, hydrogen ion concentration.
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What is PMS?
premenstrual syndrome
## Footnote
PMS refers to a group of symptoms occurring before menstruation.
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What does PSA stand for?
prostate-specific antigen
## Footnote
PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland, elevated levels may indicate prostate cancer.
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Define range of motion.
The extent to which a joint can move.
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What is the function of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen throughout the body.
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What does respiration refer to?
The process of inhaling and exhaling air.
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What is RA?
rheumatoid arthritis
## Footnote
RA is an autoimmune disorder causing chronic inflammation of joints.
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What does the right atrium do?
Receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
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What is the RLQ?
right lower quadrant
## Footnote
RLQ is used in anatomy to describe a specific area of the abdomen.
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What does RUQ refer to?
right upper quadrant
## Footnote
RUQ is another anatomical division of the abdomen.
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What is SARS?
severe acute respiratory syndrome
## Footnote
SARS is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus.
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What is the difference between STD and STI?
STD refers to sexually transmitted disease; STI refers to sexually transmitted infection.
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What is SOB an abbreviation for?
shortness of breath.
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What does SA stand for?
sinoatrial
## Footnote
SA refers to the sinoatrial node, the heart's natural pacemaker.
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What does SIDS stand for?
sudden infant death syndrome
## Footnote
SIDS is the sudden unexplained death of an infant, usually during sleep.
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What are symptoms?
Signs indicating a disease or condition.
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What does temperature refer to in a medical context?
The measure of body heat.
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What is the role of thoracic vertebrae?
Support the upper body and protect the spinal cord.
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What is T&A?
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
## Footnote
T&A is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils and adenoids.
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What does TBSA stand for?
total body surface area
## Footnote
TBSA is used to estimate the extent of burns.
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What is TENS?
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
## Footnote
TENS is a pain management technique using electrical impulses.
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What is a TIA?
transient ischemic attack
## Footnote
A TIA is a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke.
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What does TUMT stand for?
transurethral microwave thermotherapy
## Footnote
TUMT is a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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What is TUNA?
transurethral needle ablation
## Footnote
TUNA is a minimally invasive procedure to treat enlarged prostate.
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What does TUR refer to?
transurethral resection
## Footnote
TUR is a surgical procedure for removing tissue from the bladder.
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What is TURP?
transurethral resection of the prostate
## Footnote
TURP is a surgical procedure to treat prostate enlargement.
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What is tuberculosis?
An infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs.
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What does UV refer to?
ultraviolet
## Footnote
UV refers to a type of radiation that can cause skin damage.
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What is the upper gastrointestinal tract?
The part of the digestive system that includes the mouth, esophagus, and stomach.
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What does UGI stand for?
upper gastrointestinal tract.
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What is UA, U/A?
urinalysis
## Footnote
UA is a test that examines urine for various substances.
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What does UTI stand for?
urinary tract infection
## Footnote
UTI is an infection in any part of the urinary system.
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What does FDA stand for?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
## Footnote
FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating food, drugs, and medical devices.
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What is a VSD?
ventricular septal defect
## Footnote
VSD is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in the heart's septum.
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What does VC refer to in a medical context?
vital capacity
## Footnote
VC is the maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a maximum inhalation.
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What are weapons of mass destruction?
Nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons.
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What is the role of white blood cells?
To fight infections.
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What does WBC stand for?
white blood cell, white blood cell count.
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What does WNL mean?
within normal limits.
## Footnote
WNL indicates that test results fall within the expected range.
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What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization.
## Footnote
WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
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What does the suffix '-cidal' mean?
killing
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What is the meaning of 'cry/o'?
cold
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What does the prefix 'de-' indicate?
removal or reversal
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What does the prefix 'di-' signify?
two
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What is the meaning of 'diplo-'?
double
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What does 'dips/o' refer to?
thirst
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What does the prefix 'dist/o' mean?
far or distant
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What does 'dors/o' refer to?
back
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What is the meaning of 'duoden/o'?
duodenum
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What does 'dur/o' mean?
hard or dura mater
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What does the suffix '-dynia' indicate?
pain
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What does the prefix 'dys-' signify?
bad or abnormal
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-eal'?
pertaining to
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What does 'ech/o' refer to?
sound
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What do '-ectasia' and '-ectasis' mean?
enlargement
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What does 'CCO-' stand for?
not specified
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What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy'?
excision
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What does '-edema' refer to?
swelling
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What is the meaning of 'electr/o'?
electricity
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What does 'embol/o' signify?
embolism or obstruction
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What does '-emesis' mean?
vomiting
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What does '-emia' refer to?
blood condition
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What does the prefix 'en-' mean?
inside
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What does 'color' refer to in medical terms?
not specified
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Fill in the blank: 'coccyx' refers to the _______.
tailbone
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What does 'cochlea' refer to?
part of the inner ear
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What is the meaning of 'vagina'?
birth canal
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What does 'dust' refer to in a medical context?
not specified
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What does 'against' translate to in medical terminology?
not specified
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What does 'cornea' refer to?
the transparent front part of the eye
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What does 'body' refer to in anatomy?
the main part of an organism
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What does 'rib' refer to?
a bone in the ribcage
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What does 'secrete' mean?
to produce and release a substance
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What does 'hidden' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'skin' refer to?
the outer covering of the body
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What does 'blue' indicate in medical terms?
cyanosis or lack of oxygen
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What does 'cell' refer to?
the basic unit of life
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What does 'wee' refer to?
urination
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What does 'teeth' refer to?
hard structures in the mouth used for chewing
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What does 'two' mean?
the number 2
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What does 'through' signify?
not specified
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'extra-'?
outside or beyond
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What does 'faci/o' refer to?
face or facial
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What does 'femor/o' mean?
femur or thigh
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What does 'fet/o' refer to?
fetus
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What does 'fibr/o' mean?
fiber
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What does 'fibul/o' refer to?
fibula
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What does 'fluor/o' mean?
fluorescence or glowing
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What does 'gastr/o' refer to?
stomach
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What does '-genesis' mean?
formation or creation
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What does '-genic' signify?
producing or causing
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What does 'genit/o' refer to?
genitals
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What does 'gigant/o' mean?
giant
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What does 'gingiv/o' refer to?
gums
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What does 'gli/o' mean?
glial or supportive cells
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What does 'gloss/o' refer to?
tongue
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What does 'gon/o' signify?
reproductive or seed
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What does 'gonad/o' refer to?
gonads or sex glands
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What does 'gram/o' mean?
record or writing
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What does '-gram' indicate?
a record or image
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What does '-graph' refer to?
instrument for recording
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What does '-graphy' mean?
process of recording
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What does 'gynec/o' refer to?
female reproductive system
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What does 'hemi-' mean?
half
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What does 'hepat/o' refer to?
liver
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What does 'herni/o' signify?
hernia
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What does 'hidr/o' mean?
sweat
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What does 'hist/o' refer to?
tissue
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What does 'home/o' mean?
sameness or equilibrium
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What does 'humer/o' refer to?
humerus or upper arm bone
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What does 'hydr/o' mean?
water
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What does 'hyper-' signify?
excessive or above normal
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What does 'hypo-' mean?
deficient or below normal
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What does 'hypophys/o' refer to?
pituitary gland
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What does 'ichthy/o' mean?
fish
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What does 'ile/o' refer to?
ileum
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What does 'ili/o' signify?
ilium
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What does 'immun/o' mean?
immune or protection
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What does 'infer/o' refer to?
below
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What does 'infra-' mean?
below or beneath
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What does 'inter-' signify?
between
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What does 'intern/o' refer to?
inside
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What does 'iod/o' mean?
iodine
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What does 'ischi/o' refer to?
ischium
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What does '-ism' mean?
condition or theory
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What does '-ist' signify?
one who specializes in
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What does '-itis' refer to?
inflammation
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What does '-ium' mean?
structure or tissue
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What does '-ive' indicate?
pertaining to
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What does 'jejun/o' refer to?
jejunum
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What does 'kerat/o' mean?
cornea or hard tissue
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What does 'lacrim/o' refer to?
tears or tear ducts
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What does 'lact/o' mean?
milk
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What does 'lapar/o' refer to?
abdomen
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What does 'laryng/o' mean?
larynx or voice box
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What does 'later/o' signify?
side
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What does '-lexia' mean?
reading or language
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What does 'lingu/o' refer to?
tongue
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What does 'lip/o' mean?
fat or lipid
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What does 'lob/o' refer to?
lobe
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What does 'log/o' mean?
study or discourse
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What does '-logist' signify?
one who studies
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What does '-logy' refer to?
study of
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What does 'lumb/o' mean?
lower back
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What does 'lymph/o' refer to?
lymph or lymphatic system
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What does 'lys/o' mean?
breakdown or destruction
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What does '-lysin' signify?
substance that destroys
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What does '-lysis' refer to?
breaking down
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What does '-lytic' mean?
destroying
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What does 'uterus' refer to?
female reproductive organ
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What does 'mal-' signify?
bad or abnormal
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What does 'mid-' mean?
middle
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What does 'month' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'meninges' refer to?
membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
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What does 'mind' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'chin' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'change or next in a series' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'metacarpals' refer to?
bones of the hand
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What does 'metatarsals' refer to?
bones of the foot
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What does 'instrument used to measure' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'uterine tissue' refer to?
tissue of the uterus
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What does 'measure' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'small' mean?
not specified
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What does 'one thousand or one-thousandth' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'one or single' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'mucus' refer to?
slimy substance produced by mucous membranes
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What does 'many' mean?
not specified
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What does 'muscle' refer to?
tissue that contracts to produce movement
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What does 'fungus' refer to?
a type of organism, often pathogenic
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What does 'bone marrow' refer to?
tissue inside bones that produces blood cells
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What does 'spinal cord' refer to?
nervous tissue within the vertebral column
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What does 'eardrum' refer to?
membrane that vibrates in response to sound
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What does 'stupor' mean?
state of reduced consciousness
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What does 'nose' refer to?
organ for smelling and breathing
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What does 'birth' refer to?
the act of being born
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What does 'new' signify?
not specified
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What does 'dead' mean?
no longer alive
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What does 'death' refer to?
the end of life
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What does 'kidney' refer to?
organ that filters blood
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What does 'nerve' mean?
bundle of fibers transmitting impulses
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What does 'cause harm, injury, or pain' refer to?
not specified
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What does 'not' signify?
absence or negation
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What does 'none' mean?
not any
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What does 'midwife' refer to?
a person who assists in childbirth
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What does 'eye' refer to?
organ of vision
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What does 'teeth' mean?
hard structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing
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What does 'resembling' mean?
having similar characteristics
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What does 'little' refer to?
small in size
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What does 'few' mean?
not many
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What does 'tumor' refer to?
abnormal growth of tissue
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What does 'umbilicus' refer to?
navel or belly button
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What does 'body' refer to?
the main part of an organism
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What does 'nail' refer to?
hard covering on the tips of fingers and toes
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What does the prefix 'oophor/o' refer to?
ovary
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What does the suffix '-opia' indicate?
vision
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What does 'or/o' stand for?
mouth
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What does the suffix '-orexia' refer to?
appetite
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What does the prefix 'orth/o' mean?
straight
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What does the suffix '-ory' signify?
condition
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What does the suffix '-ose' indicate?
sugar
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What does 'OSS' refer to in medical terminology?
bone
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What does 'oste/o' represent?
bone
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What does the prefix 'ovar/o' mean?
ovary
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What does 'ox/o' refer to?
oxygen
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What does the prefix 'pan-' signify?
all
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What does 'par/o' mean?
child, foot
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What does 'para-' indicate?
around
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What does the suffix '-para' refer to?
to bear
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What does 'patell/o' stand for?
patella
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What does 'path/o' refer to?
disease
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What does the suffix '-pathy' indicate?
disease
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What does 'ped/o' mean?
foot
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What does 'pelv/i' refer to?
pelvis
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What does 'pen/o' stand for?
penis (occasionally, punishment)
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What does the suffix '-penia' indicate?
deficiency
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What does the suffix '-pepsia' refer to?
digestion
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What does the prefix 'per-' signify?
through, by
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What does 'pen-' refer to?
to hang
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What does 'periton/o' mean?
peritoneum
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What does the suffix '-pexy' indicate?
surgical fixation
359
What does the suffix '-phagy' refer to?
eating, swallowing, ingesting
360
What does 'phleb/o' represent?
vein
361
True or False: The suffix '-phobia' indicates an abnormal fear.
True
362
What does 'phon/o' mean?
voice
363
What does 'phot/o' refer to?
light
364
What does 'phren/o' mean?
mind, diaphragm
365
What does 'physi/o' indicate?
nature
366
What does the suffix '-physis' refer to?
growth
367
What does 'pil/o' mean?
hair
368
What does 'pituitar/o' represent?
pituitary
369
What does the suffix '-plasia' indicate?
development or formation of tissue
370
What does 'plast/o' mean?
repair
371
What does the suffix '-plasty' refer to?
surgical repair
372
What does 'pleur/o' mean?
pleura
373
What does the suffix '-poiesis' indicate?
formation
374
What does the suffix '-poietin' refer to?
substance that stimulates production
375
What does 'poly-' signify?
many
376
What does 'post-' mean?
after
377
What does 'poster/o' refer to?
behind
378
What does 'pnea' indicate?
breathing
379
What does 'pneum/o' mean?
lung, air
380
What does 'pre-' signify?
before
381
What does 'presby/o' mean?
aged
382
What does 'primi-' refer to?
first
383
What does 'pro-' mean?
before
384
What does 'proct/o' indicate?
anus, rectum
385
What does 'pseud/o' mean?
false
386
What does 'psych/o' refer to?
mind
387
What does the suffix '-ptosis' indicate?
prolapse, downward displacement
388
What does 'pub/o' mean?
pubis
389
What does 'pupill/o' indicate?
pupil
390
What does 'py/o' mean?
pus
391
What does 'pyel/o' refer to?
renal pelvis
392
What does 'radi/o' signify?
radiation, x-ray
393
What does 'rect/o' mean?
rectum
394
What does 'ren/o' indicate?
kidney
395
What does 'retin/o' mean?
retina
396
What does 'retro-' signify?
behind
397
What does 'rhin/o' refer to?
nose
398
What does the suffix '-rrhage' indicate?
bursting forth
399
What does the suffix '-rrhagia' mean?
excessive discharge
400
What does the suffix '-rrhea' signify?
flow, discharge
401
What does the suffix '-rrhexis' refer to?
rupture
402
What does 'sacr/o' mean?
sacrum
403
What does 'scapul/o' refer to?
scapula
404
What does 'scop/o' mean?
to look, examine
405
What does the suffix '-scope' indicate?
instrument for viewing
406
What does the suffix '-scopy' refer to?
visual examination
407
What does 'scrot/o' mean?
scrotum
408
What does 'seb/o' signify?
sebum
409
What does 'semi-' mean?
half
410
What does 'seps/o' refer to?
infection
411
What does 'sept/o' mean?
septum
412
What does 'set/o' indicate?
tendon
413
What does 'sial/o' refer to?
saliva
414
What does 'silic/o' signify?
silica
415
What does 'son/o' mean?
sound
416
What does the suffix '-spasm' indicate?
involuntary contraction
417
What does 'spin/o' refer to?
spine
418
What does 'spir/o' mean?
breath
419
What does 'splen/o' indicate?
spleen
420
What does the suffix '-stasis' signify?
stopping, controlling
421
What does the suffix '-static' refer to?
pertaining to standing
422
What does 'stern/o' mean?
sternum
423
What does the suffix '-stomy' indicate?
surgical opening
424
What does 'sub-' mean?
under
425
What does 'super-' signify?
above
426
What does 'supra-' refer to?
above
427
What does 'super/o' mean?
above
428
What does 'tachy-' indicate?
fast
429
What does 'tars/o' refer to?
tarsus
430
What does 'therm/o' mean?
heat
431
What does 'thorac/o' signify?
chest
432
What does the suffix '-tome' indicate?
to cut
433
What does the suffix '-tomy' refer to?
incision
434
What does 'ton/o' mean?
tone, tension
435
What does 'tonsill/o' indicate?
tonsils
436
What does 'top/o' mean?
place
437
What does 'trache/o' refer to?
trachea
438
What does 'trans-' signify?
across
439
What does 'tri-' mean?
three
440
What does 'trich/o' indicate?
hair
441
What does the suffix '-tripsy' refer to?
surgical crushing
442
What does the suffix '-tropic' indicate?
having an affinity for
443
What does the suffix '-tropin' mean?
stimulating hormone
444
What does 'uln/o' refer to?
ulna
445
What does 'ultra-' signify?
beyond
446
What does 'ungu/o' mean?
nail
447
What does 'uni-' indicate?
one
448
What does 'ur/o' refer to?
urine
449
What does the suffix '-uria' signify?
urination
450
What does 'urin/o' mean?
urine
451
What does 'uter/o' indicate?
uterus
452
What does 'vag/o' mean?
vagina
453
What does 'vas/o' refer to?
vessel
454
What does 'ven/o' signify?
vein
455
What does 'venule' mean?
small vein
456
What does 'vertebra' refer to?
spinal bone
457
What does 'viscera' mean?
internal organs
458
What does 'vulva' indicate?
external female genitalia
459
What does 'yellow' signify in medical terminology?
jaundice
460
What does 'dry' refer to?
xerosis
461
What does 'animal' mean?
zoo
462
What does 'tibi/o' refer to?
tibia
463
What does the suffix '-tic' indicate?
pertaining to
464
What does 'tom/o' mean?
to cut
465
What is the meaning of the prefix 'agora-'?
related to the marketplace or public space
## Footnote
Often used in terms related to social interactions or gatherings.
466
What does the suffix '-metry' indicate?
the process of measuring
## Footnote
Commonly used in medical and scientific fields.
467
Define 'painful'.
causing discomfort or suffering
## Footnote
Often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms.
468
What is the primary function of the pancreas?
produces digestive enzymes and hormones
## Footnote
Important for digestion and blood sugar regulation.
469
Fill in the blank: The term '______' refers to the study of the structure and function of the nervous system.
neuroanatomy
470
What is the significance of the term 'homeostasis'?
the maintenance of stable internal conditions
## Footnote
Crucial for the survival of organisms.
471
True or False: The term 'dys-' indicates normal function.
False
## Footnote
'Dys-' refers to difficulty or abnormality.
472
What does 'myel/o' refer to in medical terminology?
spinal cord or bone marrow
## Footnote
Used in terms related to the nervous system and blood production.
473
What is the meaning of 'neuroglia'?
supportive cells in the nervous system
## Footnote
They provide support and protection for neurons.
474
Fill in the blank: The suffix '-ectomy' signifies the _______ of a body part.
removal
475
What does the prefix 'hyper-' denote?
excessive or above normal
## Footnote
Commonly used in medical terms to indicate an abnormal increase.
476
What is 'secretion'?
the process of producing and releasing substances
## Footnote
Essential for various bodily functions, including digestion and metabolism.
477
Define 'venule'.
small vein
## Footnote
Carries blood from capillaries to larger veins.
478
What does 'suture' refer to in anatomy?
a stitch or seam in the body
## Footnote
Often used to refer to the closure of a wound.
479
What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?
under or below
## Footnote
Used in various medical terms to indicate a lower position.
480
What is the role of 'sebum'?
oil produced by sebaceous glands
## Footnote
Helps to lubricate and protect the skin.
481
Fill in the blank: The term '______' refers to the surgical repair of a body part.
plasty
482
What is the meaning of 'erythr/o'?
red
## Footnote
Often used in terms related to red blood cells.
483
What does 'pathology' study?
the study of diseases
## Footnote
Focuses on the causes, development, and consequences of diseases.
484
True or False: 'Tissue' refers to a group of similar cells working together.
True
## Footnote
Tissues are the building blocks of organs.
485
What does 'ventral' refer to?
the front or belly side of the body
## Footnote
Opposite of dorsal.
486
Define 'pulmonary'.
related to the lungs
## Footnote
Often used in terms related to respiratory health.
487
What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?
inflammation
## Footnote
Commonly found in terms describing conditions affecting organs or tissues.
