Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Introduction to Medical Terminology > Lesson 1-2 > Flashcards

Lesson 1-2 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
0
Q

Word: Nephroptosis
Root: Nepr(o)
Root Meaning: Kidney

A

Falling kidney.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

-ptosis?

A

A suffix denoting falling, downward displacement, prolapse.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Word: Cystoptosis
Root: Cyst(o)
Root Meaning: Sac or bladder

A

Falling urinary bladder.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

-itis?

A

A suffix denoting an inflammation-note that a combining vowel is not used.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Word: Dermatitis
Root: Dermat
Root Meaning: Skin

A

Inflammation of the skin.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Word: Pharyngitis
Root: Pharyng
Root Meaning: Throat, pharynx

A

Inflammation of the throat/pharynx.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

-osis?

A

A suffix denoting an abnormal condition-note that a combining vowel is not used.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Word: Pyosis
Root: Py
Root Meaning: Pus

A

Abnormal condition of pus.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Word: Onychosis
Root: Onych
Root Meaning: Nails

A

Abnormal condition of the nails.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

-mycosis?

A

A suffix denoting an abnormal condition of fungus.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Word: Rhinomycosis
Root: Rhin (o)
Root Meaning: Nose

A

Abnormal condition of fungus in the nose.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Word: Otomycosis
Root: Ot (o)
Root Meaning: Ear

A

Abnormal condition of fungus in the ear.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

-cele?

A

A suffix denoting a tumor, swelling, or hernia.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Word: Ovariocele
Root: Ovari (o)
Root Meaning: Ovary

A

Hernia of an ovary.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Word: Thyrocele
Root: Thyr (o)
Root Meaning: Thyroid Gland

A

Tumor of the thyroid gland.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

-megaly?

A

A suffix denoting an abnormal enlargement.

16
Q

Word: Hepatomegaly
Root: Hepat (o)
Root Meaning: Liver

A

Abnormally large liver.

17
Q

Word: Splenomegaly
Root: Splen (o)
Root Meaning: Spleen

A

Abnormally large spleen.

18
Q

-malacia?

A

A suffix denoting abnormal softening.

19
Q

Word: Osteomalacia
Root: Oste (o)
Root Meaning: Bone

A

Abnormally soft bone.

20
Q

Word: Onychomalacia
Root: Onych (o)
Root Meaning: Nails

A

Abnormally soft nails.

21
Q

-rrhagia?

A

A suffix denoting excessive flow, bleeding.

22
Q

Word: Metrorrhagia
Root: Metr (o)
Root Meaning: Uterus

A

Abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

23
Q

Word: Rhinorrhagia
Root: Rhin (o)
Root Meaning: Nose

A

Abnormal nasal hemorrhage.

Introduction to Medical Terminology (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions