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Exam 4 Week 9 Flashcards

1
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Agglutinate

A

To glue together

Agglutino- = Glued

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Barium

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Heavy metal used for contrast studies with radiography (x-rays)

(Baro- = Heavy)

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Baroreceptor

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Monitor tissue for blood pressure

Baro- = Heavy

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Callus

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Hard thickening of skin or bone

Callus = Hard

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Callous

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To become hardened

Callus = Hard

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Cerumen

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Earwax

Cera = Wax

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Ceruminolytic

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Agent that dissolves earwax

Cera = Wax

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Colloid

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Jelly-like mixture of particles in a liquid medium

Colla = Glue, jelly

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Collodion

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Nitrocellulose solution in ether or alcohol (drug solvent or wound sealant)

(Colla = Glue, jelly)

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Crystalluria

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Crystals in the urine

Crystall- = Ice

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Dura mater

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Tough, fibrous outer coat of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord

(Dura = Hard)

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Indurated

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Made hard

Dura = Hard

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Eburnation

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To make hard and dense like ivory

Ebur = Ivory

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Glioma

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Brain tumor composed of neuroglia cells

Glia, -glia = glue

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Neuroglia

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Cells that support and insulate nerve cells

Glia, -glia = glue

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Gluten

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Tough, viscous material left after wheat is washed to remove starch

(Gluten = Glue)

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Hyalosis

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A degenerative change in the vitreous humor of the eye

Hyalo- = Glassy

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Inspissated

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To become thicker as if with dehydration

Inspissatus = Thick

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Leptospirosis

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Slender spiral bacteria that causes inflammation of the kidney

(Lepto- = Delicate, Slender)

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Leptomeningitis

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Inflammation of the pia mater or arachnoid membrane of the meninges surrounding the brain or spinal cord

(Lepto- = Delicate, Slender)

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Osteomalacia

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Softening of bone

-malacia = Softening

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Emollient

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A soothing (feels soft) agent

Mollis = Soft

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Oleoresin

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An oily plant sap that may cause contact allergy (capsaicin is an oleoresin from peppers used as a liniment)

(Oleo- = Oil)

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Pachyderm

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Thick skin

Pachy- = Thick

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Pachymeningitis

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Inflammation of the dura mater of the meninges

Pachy- = Thick

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Petrous

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Pertaining to the hard part of the temporal bone

Petra = Rock hard

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Petrosal

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Referring to the petrous temporal bone

Petra = Rock hard

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Osteoporosis

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Demineralization of the bone

-porosis = porous

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Scirrhous

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Firm and fibrous

Scirrho- = Hard

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Sclera

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Dense white outer covering of most of the eye

Sclero- = Hard

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Spongiosis

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Edema of the spongy layer of the skin

Spongio- = Spongy

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Cholesterol

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A solid alcohol first discovered in gallstones

Stereo- = Solid

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Stereoscopic

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Pertaining to 3-dimensional vision

Stereo- = Solid

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Viscous

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Sticky, thick, and resistant to flow

Viscidus = Sticky

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Viscosity

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Measuring the resistance to flow

Viscidus = Sticky

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Abducent

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Drawing away from the midline; also the VI cranial nerve

Ab- = Away from

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Abduction

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(Also) drawing away from the midline

Ab- = Away from

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Adrenal

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Next to the kidney

Ac-, Ad-, Af-, Ag- = to, toward

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Adduction

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Drawing toward the midline

Ac-, Ad-, Af-, Ag- = to, toward

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Actinic

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Relating to the chemical changes caused by radiant energy (sunlight)

(Actino- = Ray, Radius)

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Actinodermatitis

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Skin inflammation caused by exposure to sunlight

Actino- = Ray, Radius

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Anatomy

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Dissecting the body to study shape and structure (dissection for a positive reason)

(Ana-, An- = Up, positive)

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Anterior

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Placed in front of

Antero- = Before

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Anterolateral

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In front of and away from midline

Antero- = Before

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Apocrinev

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a (pinched off) portion of a cell is released with a secretory product

(Apo- = Away from)

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Aponeurosis

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A sheet of fibrous tissue binding muscles together or muscle to bone

(Apo- = Away from)

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Cathode

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Negatively charged electrode

Cat-, Cata- = Down, negative

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Caudal

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Of, at, or near the tail

Cauda = Tail

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Caudad

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Toward the tail

Cauda = Tail

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Caudectomy

A

Surgical removal of the tail

Cauda = Tail; -ectomy = removal

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Cranial

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Relating to the skull

Cranio- = Upper part of head

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Craniotomy

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Surgical incision into the skull

Cranio- = Upper part of head

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Decompose

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To break down into various compartments

De- = Away, from

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54
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Dehydrate

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To deplete of body water

De- = Away, from

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Dextrose

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Structural form of glucose that rotates to the right

Dextro- = Right hand

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Dexterity

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Grace in physical movement

Dextro- = Right hand

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Diuresis

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Excessive discharge of urine

Di- = Through

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Distal

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Away from reference point

Dis-, Di- = Away from

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Disinfection

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Treatment to destroy harmful organisms

Dis-, Di- = Away from

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Dissect

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To cut apart for the study of anatomy

Dis-, Di- = Away from

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Dorsal

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Of or near the back

Dorsal = Back

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Eccentric

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Deviating from a circle

Ec-, Ex-, Ef-, Ecto- = Out of, Outside

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External

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Outside

Ec-, Ex-, Ef-, Ecto- = Out of, Outside

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Ectoparasite

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A parasite that lives on the outside of the body

Ec-, Ex-, Ef-, Ecto- = Out of, Outside

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Deflection

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Deviation from expectation

Flex, -flect = Bend, divert

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Flexion

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The act of bending a joint or limb

Flex, -flect = Bend, divert

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Inferolateral

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Lower and away from middle

Infero- = Lower

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Lateral

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Situated at or on the side

Lateral, Latero- = Side

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Lateroabdominal

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On the side of the abdomen

Lateral, Latero- = Side

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Levorotation

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Counterclockwise rotation

Levo- = Left

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Levothyroxine

A

Left directed isomer of thyroid hormone (Active form)

Lateral, Latero- = Side

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Medial

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Relating to the middle

Media- = Middle

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Median

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A midline that divides the body into equal right and left halves

(Media- = Middle)

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Occlude

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To obstruct

Ob-, Oc- = Against, Toward

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Opisthotonus

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A spasm of the body with the head and heels bent backward

Opistho- = Behind, Backward

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Palmar

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Relating to the palm of the hand

Palm- = Flexor surface of hand

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Pernasal

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Performed through the nose

Per- = Through, excessive

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Peracute

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Very rapid and violent

Per- = Through, excessive

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Percutaneous

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Passed through the skin

Per- = Through, excessive

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Percutaneous

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Passed through the skin

Per- = Through, excessive

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Plantar

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Relating to the sole of the foot

Planta = Sole of foot

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Plantigrade

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Walking on the sole of the foot

Planta = Sole of foot

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Posterior

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Relating to the caudal end of quadrapeds and the dorsal area of primates

(Postero- = behind)

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Posterolateral

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Caudal (or dorsal) and away from the midline

Postero- = behind

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Pronate

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To turn the Palmar surface down or back

Pronus = Lying face downward

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Proximal

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Nearer to a reference point

proximal = next to, near

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Irradiation

A

The use of ionizing radiation

Radi- = ray

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Relapse

A

To regress after a partial recovery

Re- = Back, again

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Reflex

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An automatic response or reaction

Re- = Back, again

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Regurgitation

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Act of lowing backward

Re- = Back, again

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Retrograde

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Reverting to an earlier or inferior condition

retro – = backwards

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Rostral

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Referring to the nasal region

Rostrum = beak (nose region)

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Rotary

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Something that moves around an axis

Rotare = turn, revolve

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Rotator

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Muscle that aids in rotating a part of the body

Rotare = turn, revolve

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sagittal

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A plane parallel to the median plane

sagittal = arrow

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Sinister

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on the left side

sinistro – = left

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Sinistromanual

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Left – handed

sinistro – = left

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Sternum

A

breastbone

sterno – = breastbone

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Sternomastoid

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A structure that runs from the sternum to the base of the skull

(sterno – = breastbone)

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Superior

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In a higher location

Super- = Upper

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Superjacent

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Lying immediately above

Super- = Upper

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Supinate

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To turn the Palmar surface up or forward

supine = lying on back

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Transverse

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lying across

transversus = At right angle to Long axis

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Treponema

A

A genus of spiral bacteria (one causes syphilis)

Trepo- = To turn

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Ventral

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Relating to the abdominal area

ventro-, ventri- = toward the belly or abdomen

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Ventrodorsal

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Extending from the abdominal surface to the dorsal surface

ventro-, ventri- = toward the belly or abdomen

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Versicolor

A

Having a variety of colors or changing in color

Versio- = turning

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Acromegaly

A

large extremities

Acro-= extremity (arm or leg)

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Acral

A

Referring to extremities (hands, feet)

Acro-= extremity (arm or leg)

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Antebrachium

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Forearm (from elbow to wrist)

Ante- = before

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Antemortem

A

Before death

Ante- = before

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Anteroventral

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Lower aspect of front

Antero- = front

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Antibiotic

A

Against microbes

Anti- = against

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Antisepsis

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Against infection

Anti- = against

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Apicotomy

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Incision into a pointed structure

Apico- = apex, summit

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Archencephalon

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Primitive front and middle part of brain

Archi-, Archeo- = first

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Axilla

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Armpit area

Axillo- = armpit

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Basisphenoid

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Relating to the body of the Sphenoid bone

Basio- = base, foundation

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Basioccipital

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Bone in the base of the skull in front of foreman magnum

Basio- = base, foundation

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Bathypnea

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Deep breathing

Bathy- = deep

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Cecal

A

Relating to saclike cavity with one opening; blind ended pouch

(cecum = blind end)

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Centrifugal

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fleeing the center

Centro-, Centri- = center

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Circumferential

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A line around a closed circle

Circum- = around

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Circumcision

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Circular incision to remove the prepuce (penile sheath)

Circum- = around

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Cortex

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Outer layer of an organ

cortex = Shel

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bicuspid

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Having two points (e.g. bicuspid teeth, biscuspid valves)

cuspis = at the point, triangular

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Tricuspid

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Having three points

cuspis = at the point, triangular

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Decubital

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Relating to a bedsore

decubitus = lying down

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Ectopic

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An abnormal location for an organ or body part

ectopia = displaced

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Empyema

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Pus in a body cavity, especially the chest

Endo-, Em-, Ento- = inside, within

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Endometrium

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Glandular mucous membrane that lines the inside of the uterus

(Endo-, Em-, Ento- = inside, within)

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Epidural

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On or over the Dura Mater of the spinal cord

Epi- = Above, Upon

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Epidermis

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Outermost part of the skin

Epi- = Above, Upon

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epidemiology

A

Study of the cause, distribution, and control of diseases in groups of people

(if groups of animals = epizootiology is the proper term)

(Epi- = Above, Upon)

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Esophoria

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Tendency for eyes to deviate inwardly

Eso- = Within

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Exocytosis

A

Intracellular vesicles are secreted by fusion with the other cell membrane

(Exo- = Outside, Outward)

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Exophthalmos

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Abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

Exo- = Outside, Outward

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Extracorporeal

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Located or occurring outside the body

Extra- = Outside

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Extravasation

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Forcing blood or lymph out of vessels and into the surrounding tissue

(Extra- = Outside)

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Fundus

A

Portion of a hollow organ that is furthest from its opening (e.g. fundus of eye, fundus of the stomach)

(Fundus = Base, Bottom)

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Hypsodont

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Teeth with high crowns and short roots

Hypsi-, Hypso- = High

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Inferolateral

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Lower and to the side

inferior = lower

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Infraorbital

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Located beneath the orbit of the eye

Infra- = Below

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Infraspinatus

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Muscle beneath the spine of the scapula (shoulder blade)

Infra- = Below

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Inguinal

A

Referring to the groin

Inguino- = groin

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Intercostal

A

Between the ribs

Inter- = Between

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Intercellular

A

Between cells

Inter- = Between

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Intracerebral

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Within the cerebrum (large globe of brain)

Intra- = Within

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Intracellular

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Within a cell

Intra- = Within

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Juxtaposition

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Located or placed side-by-side

Juxta- = Near

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Juxtaglomerulus

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Near the glomerulus (kidney filter)

Juxta- = Near

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locus

A

A place, a location

Locus, Loco- = Place

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Locomotor

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Relating to movement from one place to another

Locus, Loco- = Place

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Macula lutea

A

A yellow spot on the retina that mediates the clearest, most detailed vision

(Macula = Small Spot)

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Macula densa

A

A spot of dense cells near the glomerulus that secretes the hormone renin

(Macula = Small Spot)

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Mediolateral

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From the middle toward the side

Medio-, Med- = Middle

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Medulla

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The inner core of an organ

Medullo- = Marrow, Inside

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Mesentery

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Folds of peritoneum that connect organs to the dorsal, inner abdominal wall

(Meso- = Middle)

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Mesojejunum

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Mesentery of the jejunum portion of the small intestines

Meso- = Middle

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Nidus

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A point of origination or accumulation

Nidus = Nest

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Tentorium

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A membranous covering or partition

-orium = A place

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Sensorium

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Sensory portion of the body

-orium = A place

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Parathyroid

A

By the thyroid (glands that control calcium balance)

Para- = Alongside

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Paresthesia

A

A skin sensation without any apparent cause

Para- = Alongside)

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Periosteum

A

A dense fibrous covering of bone, except at the joints

Peri- = Around

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Peribronchial

A

Surrounding a bronchus (lower airway in lungs)

Peri- = Around

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Perineum

A

Area between the anus and genitals

Perineo- = Between anus and genitals

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Popliteal

A

Hollow back part of knee area

Poples = Hollow of knee

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Postprandial

A

After eating

Post- = After

170
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Postoperative

A

After surgery

Post- = After

171
Q

Postpartum

A

After birth

Post- = After

172
Q

Premaxillary

A

In front of the maxillary bones

Pre-, Pro- = Before, In front of

173
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Prognosis

A

A prediction of the probable course or outcome of disease

Pre-, Pro- = Before, In front of

174
Q

Prosodemic

A

Disease that is transmitted from person to person

Proso- = Forward, Anterior

175
Q

Hemostasis

A

Stoppage of bleeding

-stasis = Standing still

176
Q

Hypostatic

A

The settling of blood in a lower aspect of an organ due to poor blood flow

(-stasis = Standing still)

177
Q

Astigmatism

A

Unequal curvature of the cornea that prevents clear focus on one point on retina

(Stigma = Point)

178
Q

Subcutaneous

A

Under the skin

Sub- = Under

179
Q

Subarachnoid

A

Beneath the arachnoid membrane (web part) of the meninges of the spinal cord

(Sub- = Under)

180
Q

synapse

A

Junction in which a nerve impulse passes to another nerve, muscle, or gland

(Synapsis = Point of contact)

181
Q

Ataxia

A

Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement

Taxis, -taxis = arrangement, lining up

182
Q

Chemotaxis

A

Movement of a cell or organism toward or away from a chemical stimulus

(Taxis, -taxis = arrangement, lining up)

183
Q

Phototaxis

A

Movement of a cell or organism toward or away from a light stimulus

(Taxis, -taxis = arrangement, lining up)

184
Q

Telecardiogram

A

An Electrocardiogram obtained at a distance from the patient

Tele- = Distant

185
Q

Telemetry

A

Automatic measurement of data and transmission over distances by wire, radio, or other means

(Tele- = Distant)

186
Q

Telangiectasis

A

Chronic dilation of a group of capillaries causing small dark red blotches on the skin

(Telo- = End)

187
Q

Topology

A

Anatomic structure of a specific area or part of the body

Topo-, -topic = Place

188
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Transection

A

To divide or cut tranversely

Trans- = Across

Biomedical Terminology (13 decks)

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