HEAL1008 terms Flashcards by Lucien Yatco | Brainscape

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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?

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tail

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What does ‘cardio’ refer to?

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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?

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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?

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female

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What is the meaning of ‘histo’?

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tissue

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What does ‘hyper’ signify?

A

above

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What does ‘hypo’ mean?

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below

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What does ‘leuko’ refer to?

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white

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What does ‘melano’ signify?

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black

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What does ‘neuro’ mean?

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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

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What does ‘inferior’ signify?

A

below

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What is the study of muscles known as?

A

myology

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What does ‘inguinal’ refer to?

A

Groin area

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Define ‘physiology’.

A

Study of function

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What is the meaning of ‘posterior’?

A

Back

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What does ‘retroperitoneal’ mean?

A

Behind peritoneal membrane

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What is the term for ‘above’?

A

Superior

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What does ‘ADL’ stand for?

A

Activities of daily living

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What does ‘ad lib’ mean?

A

As desired

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What does ‘c’ signify in medical terminology?

A

With

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What does ‘DOA’ stand for?

A

Dead on arrival

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What is the meaning of ‘DOB’?

A

Date of birth

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What does ‘HxPx’ refer to?

A

History and physical exam

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What does ‘ICU’ stand for?

A

Intensive care unit

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What is the abbreviation for ‘operating room’?

A

OR

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What does ‘OV’ stand for in medical terms?

A

Office visit

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What does ‘S&S’ refer to?

A

Signs and symptoms

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What is indicated by ‘W/C’?

A

Wheelchair

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What does ‘WNL’ mean?

A

Within normal limits

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Fill in the blank: ‘>’ signifies _______.

A

Greater than

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Fill in the blank: ‘<’ signifies _______.

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Less than