Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Medical Terminology::lecture 2

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{{c2::Kary/O}} = {{c1::nucleus}}

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{{c1::-type}} = {{c2::classification}} (a suffix)

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{{c1::-type}} = {{c2::classification, form, picture}} (a suffix)

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{{c1::Karyotype}} = {{c2::classification of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell}}

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Chromosomes are arranged in {{c1::numerical}} order to determine their number & structure

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{{c1::Downs Syndrome}} is an example of abnormal karyotype, in which chromosomes number become 47 instead of normal 46.

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the suffix ism means:

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Bol/o means?

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Cat/a means ?

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the prefix Ana means?

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the prefix meta means?

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The process of breaking down complex materials to form simpler ones and released energy is {{c1::Catabolism}}

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The process of building up complex materials, such as proteins from simpler ones is {{c1::Anabolism}}

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The total of chemical processes occurring in a cell (anabolism and catabolism) is {{c1::Metabolism}}

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a group of similar cells that work together to perform a common function....

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{{c1::Hist/o}} = {{c2::tissue}}

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{{c1::log (logos)}} = {{c2::study}}

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{{c1::y}} = {{c2::process}} (hint. ism or...?)

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{{c1::ist}} = {{c2::specialist}}

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{{c1::Histology}} is the microscopic study of the structure of tissues

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{{c1::Histologist}} is the specialist in the study of tissues.

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The cell types of the body are grouped into four basic kinds of body tissues, what are these 4 tissues?

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what does Epithelial tissues do?

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{{c1::epi}} = {{c2::above or upon}}

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{{c1::thel/o}} = {{c2::nipple or cell layer}}

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the suffix {{c1::ial}} = {{c2::pertaining to}}

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what does Connective Tissues do?

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There are 5 examples of Connective Tissues, name three

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Muscle Tissues work to....?

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what are the types of Mucsle tissues?

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‚Ä¢ {{c1::Voluntary}} muscles: under your control e.g. arm and leg muscles

‚Ä¢ {{c1::Involuntary}} muscles: not under your control e.g. smooth muscles in heart & digestive system)

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{{c1::Nervous}} tissue: (react to stimuli, conduct impulses)

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what do neurons form?

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the nervous tissue Allows for conduction of {{c1::electrical impulses}} between brain and rest of the body

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the {{c1::heart}} composed of muscle tissue and connective tissue

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a combinations of different tissues in a proper order

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Medical term for internal organs is {{c1::viscerae}} (plural) / {{c1::viscus}} (singular)

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Abdominal viscera include : {{c1::liver}}, {{c2::stomach}}, {{c3::intestines}}, {{c4::pancreas}}, {{c5::spleen}} & {{c6::gallbladder}}

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{{c1::viscer/o}} = {{c2::internal organs}}

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{{c1::visceral}} = {{c2::pertaining to the internal organs}}

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A system in your body is...?

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the Pharynx belongs to what system?

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esophagus belongs to what system?

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liver belongs to what system?

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gallbladder belongs to what system?

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Pancrease belongs to what system?

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Kidneys belong to what system?

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ureters, urinary bladder and urethra belong to what system?

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larynx belongs to what system?

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trachea belongs to what system?

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bronchial tubes belong to what system?

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pituitry gland belongs to what system?

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thyroid gland belongs to what system?

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Adrenal glands belong to what system?

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ovaries and testes belong to what system?

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pancreas belongs to what system?

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the nervous system consists of {{c1::Brain}}, {{c2::spinal cord}} and {{c3::nerves}}.

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the muscle system consists of {{c1::Muscles}}, {{c2::bones}} and {{c2::joints.}}

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the skin and sense organs system consist of {{c1::Skin}}, {{c1::hair}}, {{c1::nails}}, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, {{c2::eyes}}, {{c2::ears}}, {{c2::nose}}, and {{c3::tongue}}.

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sweat glands belong to what system?

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sebaceous glands belong to what system?

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spleen and thymus belong to what system?

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the circulatory system consists of {{c1::Heart}}, {{c1::blood vessels}} (arteries, veins, capillaries) {{c2::lymphatic vessels}}, spleen and thymus.

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blood vessels are 3 types, ({{c1::arteries}}, {{c2::veins}}, {{c3::capillaries}})

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the Male Reproductive system consists of {{c1::Testes}}, {{c2::ducts}}, {{c3::urethra}}, {{c1::penis}} and {{c2::prostate}}

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the Female Reproductive system consists of {{c1::Ovaries}}, {{c2::fallopian tubes}}, {{c2::uterus}}, {{c1::vagina}} and {{c3::mammary glands}}.

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. Dorsal cavities (dorso means {{c1::back}}

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(ventr/o means {{c1::belly}} side of body)

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posterior means?

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anterior means?

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{{c1::Dorsal}} body cavities protect the structures of the {{c2::nervous system}}

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what the 2dorsal cavities are?

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The cranial cavity contains the {{c1::brain}}

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The spinal (vertebral) cavity contains the {{c1::spinal cord}}

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{{c1::crani}}/o = {{c2::skull}}

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{{c1::spin}}/o = {{c2::spine}}

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what are the three ventral cavities?

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Thoracic cavity contains the {{c1::heart}} & {{c1::lungs}}

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Abdominal cavity (abdomen) mainly contains {{c1::gastrointestinal}} tract

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a partition which separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities

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.Pelvic cavity contains {{c1::reproductive}} and {{c2::excretory}} systems

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give a meaning and a terminology of abdomin/o

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give a meaning and a terminology of thorac/o

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give a meaning and a terminology of pelv/i

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The thoracic cavity is divided into two smaller cavities:

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Pleural cavity is space surrounding each {{c1::lung}}

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Mediastinum is the area between the {{c1::lungs}}

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the Mediastinum contains 5 parts what are they?

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Abdominal cavity is present below the {{c1::diaphragm}}

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what are the 5 digestive organs in the abdominal cavity?

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It is continuous with abdomen and form lower part of the abdominopelvic cavity: what cavity is this?

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the pelvic cavity contains portions of small & large {{c1::intestines}}, {{c2::Excretory}}, and {{c3::reproductive}} organs

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give the meaning and the terminology of ventr/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of dors/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of poster/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of carni/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of peritone/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of abdomin/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of pelv/i

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give the meaning and the terminology of thorac/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of trache/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of spin/o

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the Vertical {{c1::median}} plane and the horizontal {{c1::transumbilical}} plane, divide the whole abdomen into four quadrants

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the liver is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the gallbladder is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the duodenum is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the head of pancreas is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the Hepatic flexure of colon is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the part of transverse and ascending colon is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the stomach is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the spleen is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the majoraty of pancreas is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the adernal gland is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the Splenic flexure of colon is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the parts of transvers and descending colon is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the caecum is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the appendix is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the ovary is?

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in what part of the abdominopelvic quadrant the sigmoid colon is?

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for what pupose was abdominal surface is divided in nine different regions?

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the Abdominopelvic Regions below the ribs is?

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the Abdominopelvic Regions above the stomach is?

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the Abdominopelvic Regions near inward curve of spine is?

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the Abdominopelvic Region that surrounds the umbilicus is?

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the Abdominopelvic Region over the hipbone, near the groin is?

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the Abdominopelvic Region Lower middle region below the umbilical is?

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Spinal column also called the {{c1::vertebral}} column and spine

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Series of bones from neck to tailbone

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Intervertebral spaces between any two vertebrae, and also a small pad called a {{c1::disk}} or {{c1::disc}} (shock absorber)

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the Back (Spinal Column) is divided into 5 parts

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vertebrae forming the neck, (C1 to C7) is?

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12 vertebrae forming the outward curve of the spine, (T1 to T12) is?

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5 vertebrae forming the inward curve of the spine (L1 to L5) is?

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consists of 5 bones fused to form 1

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consists of 4 small vertebrae fused together, forms the end of the spine, what part of spinal column is this?

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give the meaning and the terminology of cervic/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of vertebr/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of sacr/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of sarc/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of coccyg/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of lumbo/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of ili/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of inguin/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of chondr/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of umbilic/o

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what are the Anatomical Positions ?

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All directional terms assume that the body is in the {{c1::anatomic}} position

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why do we need Anatomical body planes?

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. Sagittal plane or {{c1::(lateral plane)}}

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Frontal plane or {{c1::(coronal plane)}}

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Transverse plane or {{c1::(cross-sectional plane)}}

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what is the Vertical plane which divides the body or structure into two parts right and left

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what are the Vertical lines which divides the body or structure into equal right and left portions?

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what is the Vertical plane which divides the body or structure into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections

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what is the Horizontal plane which divides body or structure into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts?

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Anterior (Ventral)- means to the {{c1::front (belly)}} side of the body

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Posterior (Dorsal) - means the {{c1::back}} side of the body

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Superior means {{c1::above}} another structure

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cephalic (cranial) means {{c1::towards}} the head

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Inferior means {{c1::below}} another structure

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caudal means {{c1::towards the tail}} or {{c2::lower end}} of body away from the head

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{{c1::caud}}/o = {{c2::tail}}

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Medial means near to the {{c1::median}} plane

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Lateral {{c1::away}} from median plane or near to the {{c1::side}}

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{{c1::later}}/o= {{c2::side}}

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Proximal means {{c1::near}} the point of attachment to the trunk, OR {{c1::near}} the beginning of a structure

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Distal means {{c1::away}} from the point of attachment to the trunk OR {{c1::far}} from the beginning of a structure.

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{{c1::dist}}/o = {{c2::far}}

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{{c1::Proxim}}/o= {{c2::nearest}}

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Superficial means on or near the {{c1::surface}}

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Supine ‚Äì Body is lying on {{c1::back}} and face is directed {{c1::upwards}}

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Prone - Body is Lying on {{c1::belly}} and Face is directed {{c1::downwards}}

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This position used for gynecological examinations and removal of stones from the urinary tract

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give the meaning and the terminology of caud/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of later/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of medi/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of dist/o

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give the meaning and the terminology of proxim/o

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-tomy = {{c1::incision}}

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This is an emergency procedure to remove foreign body from the windpipe

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This procedure is used to cut a diseased or injured portion of the skull.

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This procedure is used for inspection of lymph nodes in the region between the lungs

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what does Mediastinoscopy mean?

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This procedure is used for open heart surgery or removal of lungs

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This procedure is used for inspection of abdominal organs

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what does Peritoneoscopy mean?

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Removal of bulging intervertebral disc, what procedure is this?

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It is used for removal of squamous cell carcinoma of voice box.

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the suffix -algia means?

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arthragia means?

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otalgia means?

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neuralgia means?

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myalgia is pain in the {{c1::muscle}}

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pleuralgia is pain in the {{c1::pleural cavity /chest wall}}

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the suffix -cele means?

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{{c1::hernia}} is a condition in which part of an organ is displaced or protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it.

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name 3 examples of a -cele suffix

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{{c2::Omphal}} /o = {{c1::umbilicus/navel}}

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what does the suffix -centesis mean?

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what does Thoracentesis mean?

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what does Amniocentesis mean?

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what does Abdominocentesis mean?

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Abdominocentesis is also known as abdominal {{c1::paracentesis}}

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is -coccus plural?

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what is the plural form of -coccus ?

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the suffix -coccus/cocci gives the meaning:

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{{c1::strept}}/o = {{c2::twisted chains of rounds}}

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{{c1::staphyl}}/o = {{c2::clusters of rounds}}

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what does Diplo mean?

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Cyte (cell): {{c1::Erythrocyte}}(Red blood cell), {{c2::leukocyte}}(White blood cell), {{c3::Thrombocyte}} (Platelet/clotting cell)

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{{c1::phag}} / o = {{c2::eating, swallowing}}

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what does Polymorphonuclear means?

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phagocytes are classified as Mononuclear cells. true?

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what are the cells that are pertaining to one nucleus? name 3

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the suffix -dynia means?

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the suffix -ectomy means?

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{{c1::pleurodynia}}- pain in the pleural cavity/ chest wall (hint. root + suffix)

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excision of the larynx = {{c1::Laryngectomy}}

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what is mastectomy?

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what is tonsillectomy?

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how do we pronounce the "g" in laryngectomy and laringitis?

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how do we pronounce th "g" in laryngotomy?

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the suffix -emia means?

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{{c1::Anemia }} is a blood condition of reduced oxygen delivery to tissues because of low hemoglobin concentration or deficiency of red blood cells.

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plas/o = {{c1::formation}}

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Isch/o = {{c1::to hold back}}

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{{c1::Ischemia}} is a condition of holding back blood from an organ or a tissue due to narrowing or obstruction of blood vessels.

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what does the suffic -genesis mean?

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what is the a condition of producing cancer?

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what is the condition of producing disease?

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{{c1::angiogenesis}} is a condition of producing vessels

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{{c1::agenesis}} is the condition of producing nothing

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what does the suffix -genic mean?

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what is the meaning of carcinogenic?

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give the term that give the meaning pertaining to producing bone:

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what does the suffix -itis mean?

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{{c1::bronchitis}} is an inflammation of bronchial tubes

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{{c1::tonsillitis}} is an inflammation of tonsilis

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{{c1::Thrombophlebitis}} is swelling (inflammation) of a vein. A blood clot in the vein can cause this swelling

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what does phlebitis mean in the term Thrombophlebitis?

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what does the -gram suffix mean?

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electroencephalogram means?

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myelogram means?

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Mammogram means?

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what does the suffix -graph mean?

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give an example of te suffix -graph

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what does the suffix -graphy mean?

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{{c1::angiography}} is an x-ray recording of blood vessels after injecting a contrast dye

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{{c1::morphology}} is study of the shape

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{{c1::ophthalmology}} is the study of the eye

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the suffix -lysis mean?

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what is the term that describe the condition breakdown of red blood cells with release of hemoglobin

Answer 353

what is lipolysis?

Answer 354

give the meaning of Hemodialysis

Answer 355

what does the suffix -malacia mean?

Answer 356

Osteomalacia is the condition of {{c1::bone softening}}

Answer 357

Chondromalacia is the condition of {{c1::cartilage softening}}

Answer 358

what does the suffix -megaly mean?

Answer 359

the enlargement of extremities is called what?

Answer 360

what is the splenomegaly?

Answer 361

what does suffix -oma mean?

Answer 362

what is myoma?

Answer 363

what is myosarcoma?

Answer 364

Myel/o means {{c1::spinal cord or bone marrow}}

Answer 365

Multiple myeloma Many (malignant) tumor of {{c1::bone marrow}}

Answer 366

Tumor (mass) of blood (under the skin). what term describe that?

Answer 367

to view/process of viewing, what suffix gives this meaning?

Answer 368

what is necropsy/autopsy ?

Answer 369

what does -osis

Answer 370

what does necrosis mean?

Answer 371

what is leukocytosis?

Answer 372

what kind of condition is the hydronephrosis?

Answer 373

what does the suffix -pathy mean?

Answer 374

‚Ä¢ {{c1::cardiomyopathy}} is the disease of the heart muscle

Answer 375

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Answer 376

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Answer 377

what does the suffix -penia mean?

Answer 378

erythropenia means what?

Answer 379

what does neutropenia mean?

Answer 380

the decrease in the number of platelets, what term describe this?

Answer 381

what is pancytopenia?

Answer 382

what does the suffix -phobia mean?

Answer 383

what term means fear of heights ?

Answer 384

what term means fear of public or open places?

Answer 385

Necrophobia mean?

Answer 386

{{c1::agor}}/o = {{c2::market place}}

Answer 387

what does the suffix -plasia mean?

Answer 388

{{c1::achondroplasia}} is a disorder in which the bones of arms and legs fail to grow to normal size due to a defect in cartilage and bone

Answer 389

the suffix -sclerosis means {{c1::hardening}}

Answer 390

arteriosclerosis is {{c1::hardening of arteries}}

Answer 391

{{c1::atherosclerosis}} is a form of arteriosclerosis where deposits of fat collect in arterial wall

Answer 392

what does athero means?

Answer 393

the suffix -plasty means what?

Answer 394

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Answer 395

what is angioplasty?

Answer 396

what does the suffix -ptosis mean?

Answer 397

prolapse of the upper eyelid is the meaning of what term? (hint. -ptosis)

Answer 398

{{c1::Nephroptosis}} is the prolapse of the kidney

Answer 399

the suffix {{c1::-Ptosis}} alone is commonly used to indicate drooping of the eyelids or the breast.

Answer 400

the suffix {{c1::- scope}} means an instrument for visual examination

Answer 401

what is the Laparoscope?

Answer 402

what is the term for the instrument that is used to visually examine the eye?

Answer 403

the process of visual examination is the meaning of what suffix?

Answer 404

{{c1::endoscopy}} is the visual examination of interior of a hollow organ or canal

Answer 405

{{c1::Laparoscopy}} is the visual examination of the abdomen

Answer 406

what is the cystoscopy?

Answer 407

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Answer 410

what does the suffix -stasis mean?

Answer 411

what does hemostasis mean?

Answer 412

what is hemostasis?

Answer 413

{{c1::metastasis}} is the spread of a malignant tumor beyond its original site to a secondary organ or location

Answer 414

meta = {{c1::change, beyond}}

Answer 415

what does the suffix -tomy mean?

Answer 416

laparotomy is the what?

Answer 417

what does phlebotomy mean?

Answer 418

incision of the trachea is called:

Answer 419

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Answer 421

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Answer 422

what does the suffix -stomy mean?

Answer 423

what is colostomy?

Answer 424

{{c1::tracheostomy}} is a new opening of the trachea to the outside of the body

Answer 425

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Answer 427

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Answer 428

‚Ä¢ {{c1::hydrotherapy}} is treatment with water

Answer 429

‚Ä¢ {{c1::chemotherapy}} is treatment with drugs or chemicals

Answer 430

{{c1::radiotherapy}} is treatment with high energy x-ray

Answer 431

what does the suffix -trophy mean?

Answer 432

what is the term for (an increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to enlargement of cells) ?

Answer 433

what is the meaning of atrophy ?

Answer 434

what is the difference between -trophy and -plasia

Answer 435

the sshort suffix -er gives what meaning?

Answer 436

{{c1::radiographer}} is a health care professional who operates radiological equipment

Answer 437

the suffix -ia mean?

Answer 438

what does leukemia mean?

Answer 439

what does pneumonia mean?

Answer 440

what does the two suffixes -ole and -ule mean?

Answer 441

what is the term foe a small artery?

Answer 442

what is the term for small veins?

Answer 443

what does the suffix -um, ium mean?

Answer 444

what does pericardium mean?

Answer 445

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Answer 446

what does the suffix -us mean?

Answer 447

what is mucus?

Answer 448

{{c1::esophagus}} is a tube leading from the throat to stomach

Answer 449

what does the suffix -y mean?

Answer 450

{{c1::nephropathy}} is a disease condition of the kidney

Answer 451

what does entropathy mean?

Answer 452

what does Inguinal mean?

Answer 453

what does Pulmonary mean?

Answer 454

what does Axillary mean?

Answer 455

give an example of the suffix -ac / iac

Answer 456

give an example of the suffix al

Answer 457

give an example of the suffix -ar

Answer 458

give an example of the suffix -ary

Answer 459

give an example of the suffix -eal

Answer 460

give an example of the suffix -ic, ical

Answer 461

give an example of the suffix -ous

Answer 462

give an example of the suffix -tic

Answer 463

what does Laryngeal mean?

Answer 464

what does chronic mean?

Answer 465

{{c1::Pathologic}} means pertaining to the study of disease

Answer 466

the {{c1::mucous}} membrane is an epithelial membrane that secretes mucus and lines the tubular organs of the body

Answer 467

necrotic means?

Answer 468

what does the suffix -genic mean?

Answer 469

what does the suffix -oid mean?

Answer 470

what does the suffix -ose mean?

Answer 471

{{c1::Adenoids}} is the enlarged lymphatic tissue in the upper part of the throat near the nasal passage

Answer 472

what does Mucoid mean?

Answer 473

what does Adipose mean?

Answer 474

{{c1::Osteogenic}} is pertaining to produce in or by bones

Answer 475

carp/o means?

Answer 476

cib/o means?

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