Medical Terminology Flashcards
(91 cards)
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What does peridontal mean?
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surrounding teeth
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anti = ?
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opposing/against
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What does arthr/o mean? What does arthritis mean?
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joint/articulation; inflammation in joints
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Cardi- = ?
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heart
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cephal = ?; cephalic vein = ?
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head; major vein near head
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derm/dermat = ?; dermatophytosis =?
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skin; ringworm
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Cranial: ?
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toward the front or head of the animal
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Caudal: ?
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toward the back or tail of animal
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Anterior: ?
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directed toward front
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Posterior: ?
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directed toward back
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Medial: ?
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directed toward the middle
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Lateral: ?
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directed toward the outside of animal
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Dorsal: ?
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toward back of animal
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Ventral: ?
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directed toward the underside or belly
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Proximal: ?
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closer to origin
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Distal: ?
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away from origin
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Caprine = ?
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goat
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Ovine = ?
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sheep
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Brady: ?; bradycardia = ?
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slow; a slow heartbeat
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Tachy: ?; Tachycardia = ?
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fast; fast heartbeat
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Epi: ?; epidermis = ?
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upon; skin layer that lies upon the dermis
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Peri: ?; pericardium = ?
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surrounding; tissue surrounding the heart
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Trans: ?; Transtracheal = ?
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across; across the trachea
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Hyper: ?; Hypertension = ?
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excessive; high blood pressure
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Hypo: ?; hypothyroid = ?
under/beneath; low/decreased thyroid function
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Micro: ?; Microscope = ?
small; instrument used to view very small objects
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Macro: ?; Macrocyte = ?
large; large cell found in the bloodstream
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Mono: ?; Monocular = ?
one; instrument with one eyepiece
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Uni: ?; Unilateral = ?
one; only on one side
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Poly: ?; Polycystic = ?
many; many sacs or bladder like pockets
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Neo: ?; Neoplasia = ?
new; new growth, such as in the case with cancer
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Pre: ?; Preoperative = ?
before; period prior to the operation
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Post: ?; Postoperative = ?
after; period after operation
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Sub: ?; Subcutaneous = ?
below; located or placed beneath skin
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Ecto: ?; Ectoparasites = ?
outside; parasites found outside body
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Esophag/o = ?; esophagitis = ?
esophagus; inflammation of esophagus
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Gastr/o = ?; gastroenteritis = ?
stomach; inflammation of stomach and intestines
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Enter/o = ?; Enterotomy = ?
intestines; to surgically cut into intestines
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Hepat/o = ?; Hepatitis = ?
liver; inflammation of liver
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Chol/e = ?; Cholitis = ?
gall bladder; inflammation of gall bladder
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Dent/o = ?; Dental = ?
teeth; pertaining to teeth
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Gingiv/o = ?; Gingivectomy = ?
gums; to surgically remove a portion of gums
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Duoden/o = ?; Gastroduodenal = ?
duodenum which is the beginning portion of small intestine; pertaining to the stomach and duodenum
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Pancreat/o = ?; Pancreatitis = ?
pancreas; inflammation of pancreas
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Cyto = ?; Cytology = ?
cells; study of cells
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Cardi/o = ?; Cardiology = ?
heart; study of heart
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Hemat/o = ?; Hematology = ?
blood; study of blood
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Arteri/o = ?; Arterial = ?
artery; pertaining to an artery
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Splen/o = ?; Splenectomy = ?
spleen; to surgically remove spleen
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My/o = ?; Myocardia = ?
muscle; muscular tissues of the heart
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Chondr/o = ?; Chondritis = ?
cartilage; inflammation of cartilage
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Crani/o = ?; Cranial = ?
head; relating to skull or cranium
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Arthr/o = ?; Arthroscope = ?; Arthrocentesis = ?
joint; an instrument used to view inside a joint; removal of fluid from a joint
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Orth/o = ? ; Orthopedic surgeon = ?
correct/straighten; surgeon who fixes broken bones
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Oste/o = ?; Osteotomy = ?
bone; to cut bone
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Cervic/o = ?; Cervical = ?
neck; referring to the neck
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Thorac/o = ?; Thoracentesis = ?
chest; removal of fluid from the chest
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Trache/o = ?; Tracheotomy = ?
windpipe; to cut the windpipe or trachea
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Pulmon/o = ?; Pulmonary exam = ?
lungs; exam for lungs
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Pneum/o = ?; Pneumonia = ?
air/lungs; inflammation of lungs
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Bronch/o = ?; Bronchopneumonia = ?
bronchus; a pneumonia involving the bronchi and lungs
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Cerebr/o = ?; Cerebral = ?
cerebrum; referring to cerebrum of the brain
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Encephal/o = ?; Encephalitis = ?
brain; inflammation of brain
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Neur/o = ?; Neurologic = ?
nerve; pertaining to nervous system
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Rhin/o = ?; Rhinitis = ?
nose; inflammation of nose
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Dermat/o = ?; Dermatitis = ?
skin; inflammation of skin
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Ophthalm/o = ?; Ophthalmic = ?
eye; pertaining to eyes
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Ot/o = ?; Otoscope = ?
ear; instrument used to see inside ears
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Nephr/o = ?; Nephrology = ?
kidneys; study of kidneys
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Cyst/o = ?; Cystitis = ?
urinary bladder; inflammation of urinary bladder
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Hyster/o = ?; Hysterectomy = ?
uterus; surgical removal of uterus
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Ovari/o = ?; Ovariohysterectomoy = ?
ovary; surgical removal of ovaries and uterus
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Urethr/o = ?; Urethrostomy = ?
urethra; creation of a surgical opening into the urethra
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Aden/o = ?; Adenoma = ?
glands; benign epithelial tumor having a glandular origin
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Hist/o = ?; Histology = ?
tissues; study of tissues
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Umbilic/o = ?; Umbilical hernia = ?
umbilical cord; tissue opening at the site of the umbilical cord
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Adren/o = ?; Adrenalectomy = ?
adrenal; surgical removal of an adrenal gland
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Lymph/o = ?; Lymphadenitis = ?
lymph fluid; inflammation of lymph glands
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Abdomin/o = ?; Abdominocentesis = ?
abdominal cavity; procedure of tapping the abdomen with a needle
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Path/o = ?; Pathology = ?
disease; study of diseases
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-pathy: ?
disease of an organ
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-ology: ?
the study of
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-ectomy: ?
to cut out
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-tomy: ?
to cut into
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-ostomy: ?
to form a new opening
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-plasty: ?
surgical repair of
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-scope: ?
instrument to view something
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-algia: ?
pain
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-osis: ?
condition or process of an organ
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-metra: ?
uterus
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