Module 1 Medical Terminology: Root Words Flashcards
(110 cards)
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What does ‘acr/o’ refer to?
A
extremities
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What does ‘eti/o’ refer to?
A
cause
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What does ‘cardi/o’ refer to?
A
heart
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What does ‘gastr/o’ refer to?
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stomach
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What does ‘cyan/o’ refer to?
A
blue
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What does ‘gram/o’ refer to?
A
record
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What does ‘cyt/o’ refer to?
A
cell
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What does ‘leuk/o’ refer to?
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white
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What does ‘dermat/o’ or ‘derm/o’ refer to?
A
skin
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What does ‘megal/o’ refer to?
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enlarged
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What does ‘duoden/o’ refer to?
A
duodenum
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What does ‘path/o’ refer to?
A
disease
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What does ‘electr/o’ refer to?
A
electric
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-algia
A
pain
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-ology
A
study of
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-ectomy
A
excision of
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-osis, -a, -y
A
condition of, usually abnormal
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-itis
A
inflammation of
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-ologist
A
one who studies, a specialist
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-ostomy
A
forming a new opening
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-otomy
A
incision into
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-tome
A
instrument that cuts
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What is a prefix?
A
A word part at the beginning of the term that changes meaning.
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What is a suffix?
A word part at the end of the term that changes meaning.
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What is a root?
The foundational meaning of a word.
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What is a combining form?
A word root with a combining form vowel.
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Cardiocele
A herniation of the heart.
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Cardiologist
A doctor specializing in the study or treatment of heart conditions.
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Cardiomyopathy
A disease of the heart muscle that affects its size, shape, and ability to pump blood.
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Cardiomegaly
Enlargement of the heart.
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Cardiotomy
Surgical incision into the heart.
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Carditis
Inflammation of the heart.
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Cyanosis
A bluish discoloration of the skin due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.
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Cytology
The study of cells.
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Dermatologist
A doctor specializing in the treatment of skin disorders.
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Dermatosis
Any disease of the skin.
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Disease
A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant.
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Duodenal
Pertaining to the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.
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Duodenitis
Inflammation of the duodenum.
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Electrocardiogram
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
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Etiological
Relating to the cause of a disease.
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Gastrectomy
Surgical removal of part or all of the stomach.
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Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach lining.
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Gastroduodenostomy
Surgical connection between the stomach and the duodenum.
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Gastroenterology
The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
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Gastromegaly
Enlargement of the stomach.
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Gastroscopy
A procedure to examine the stomach using a flexible tube with a camera.
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Gastrotomy
Surgical incision into the stomach.
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Leukemia
A type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow.
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Leukocyte
A white blood cell.
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Leukocytosis
An increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
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Pathologist
A doctor who studies the causes and effects of diseases.
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Pathology
The study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
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AVMA
American Veterinary Medical Association
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AAHA
American Animal Hospital Association
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NAVTA
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
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AAVSB
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
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CVTEA
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education & Activities
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AVTE
Association of Veterinary Technician Educators
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AALAS
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
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RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
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CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
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LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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VMD
Veterinary Medical Doctor (University of Pennsylvania)
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VA
Veterinary Assistant
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OJT
On the job trained
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What does 'ad lib' mean?
as much as wanted; freely
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What does 'prn' mean?
as needed; according to circumstances
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What does 'qid' mean?
every day
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What does 'qh' mean?
every six hours
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What does 'bid' mean?
every 12 hours
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What does 'tid' mean?
every eight hours
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What does 'ac' mean?
before meals
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What does 'pc' mean?
after meals
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What does 'gtt' mean?
drops
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What does 'po' mean?
per os; by or through the mouth
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What does 'NPO' mean?
nothing per os; nothing by mouth (no food or water)
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What does 'tab' mean?
tablet
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What does 'GI' mean?
gastrointestinal
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What does 'SG' mean?
specific gravity
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What does 'UA’ or U/A' mean?
urinalysis
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What does 'IV' mean?
intravenous
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What does 'IM' mean?
intramuscular
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What does 'SQ or subQ' mean?
subcutaneous
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What does 'ID' mean?
intradermal
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What does 'IC' mean?
intracardiac
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What does 'ml' mean?
milliliter
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What does 'cc' mean?
cubic centimeter
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What does 'mg' mean?
milligram
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What does 'mcg' mean?
microgram
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What does 'kg' mean?
kilogram
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What does 'cm' mean?
centimeter
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What does 'mm' mean?
millimeter
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Bitch
Intact female canine
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Stud
Intact male canine
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Queen
Intact female feline
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Tom
Intact male feline
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Sow
Female porcine that has given birth
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Gilt
Female porcine that has never given birth
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Boar
Intact male porcine
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Barrow
Castrated male porcine
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Heifer
Female bovine that has never been pregnant
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Cow
Female bovine that has given birth
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Bull
Intact male bovine
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Steer
Castrated male bovine
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What does ‘IO’ mesn?
Intraosseous
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What does ‘IP’ stand for?
intraperitoneal
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What does ‘IM’ stand for?
intramuscular
