Chapter 1 - Intro to Medical Terminology Flashcards
Study word parts and spelling for Unit 1 (Chapters 1, 2, and 15)
1
Q
-algia
A
Pain, suffering
2
Q
-dynia
A
Pain
3
Q
-ectomy
A
Surgical removal, cutting out
4
Q
-gram
A
Picture or record
5
Q
hyper-
A
excessive, increased
6
Q
hypo-
A
deficient, decreased
7
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
8
Q
-osis
A
abnormal condition, disease
9
Q
-ostomy
A
The surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface
10
Q
pre-
A
Before, in front of
11
Q
-plasty
A
Surgical Repair
12
Q
-rrhage
A
Bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge
13
Q
-rrhaphy
A
Surgical suturing
14
Q
-sclerosis
A
Abnormal hardening
15
Q
-rrhea
A
Flow or discharge
