HEAL1008 terms Flashcards by Lucien Yatco

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What does the prefix ‘andro’ mean?

A

man

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What does ‘brachio’ refer to?

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arm

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What is the meaning of ‘bucco’?

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cheek

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What does the prefix ‘caud’ signify?

A

tail

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What does ‘cardio’ refer to?

A

heart

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What does ‘cephalo’ mean?

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brain / head

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What does ‘costo’ signify?

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rib

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What does ‘сyano’ mean?

A

blue

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What is the definition of ‘erythro’?

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red

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What does ‘genesis’ refer to?

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production

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What does ‘gynco’ mean?

A

female

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What is the meaning of ‘histo’?

A

tissue

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What does ‘hyper’ signify?

A

above

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What does ‘hypo’ mean?

A

below

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What does ‘leuko’ refer to?

A

white

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What does ‘melano’ signify?

A

black

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What does ‘neuro’ mean?

A

nerve

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What is the meaning of ‘oma’?

A

tumor

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What does ‘patho’ refer to?

A

disease

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What does ‘pleuro’ mean?

A

lungs

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What is the definition of ‘anatomy’?

A

cutting apart (study of structure)

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What does ‘anterior’ refer to?

A

front

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What does ‘axillary’ mean?

A

armpit

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What is the study of cells called?

A

cystology

What does 'inferior' signify?

below

What is the study of muscles known as?

myology

What does 'inguinal' refer to?

Groin area

Define 'physiology'.

Study of function

What is the meaning of 'posterior'?

Back

What does 'retroperitoneal' mean?

Behind peritoneal membrane

What is the term for 'above'?

Superior

What does 'ADL' stand for?

Activities of daily living

What does 'ad lib' mean?

As desired

What does 'c' signify in medical terminology?

With

What does 'DOA' stand for?

Dead on arrival

What is the meaning of 'DOB'?

Date of birth

What does 'HxPx' refer to?

History and physical exam

What does 'ICU' stand for?

Intensive care unit

What is the abbreviation for 'operating room'?

OR

What does 'OV' stand for in medical terms?

Office visit

What does 'S&S' refer to?

Signs and symptoms

What is indicated by 'W/C'?

Wheelchair

What does 'WNL' mean?

Within normal limits

Fill in the blank: '>' signifies _______.

Greater than

Fill in the blank: '<' signifies _______.

Less than