LYMPHATIC/IMMUNE SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
What does the prefix ‘Adenoid/o’ refer to?
A
adenoids
2
Q
What does ‘Axill/o’ mean?
A
armpit
3
Q
What is the meaning of ‘Immun/o’?
A
protection, immune
4
Q
What does ‘Lien/o’ stand for?
A
spleen
5
Q
The prefix ‘Lymph/o’ refers to _______.
A
lymph
6
Q
What does ‘Lymphaden/o’ indicate?
A
lymph nodes
7
Q
What is the meaning of ‘Nod/o’?
A
knot
8
Q
What does ‘Ple/o’ signify?
A
more
9
Q
What does ‘Sarc/o’ refer to?
A
flesh
10
Q
What does ‘Septic/o’ mean?
A
the immune response to a severe infection, putrefaction
11
Q
What does ‘Splen/o’ stand for?
A
spleen
12
Q
What is the meaning of ‘Tetan/o’?
A
tetanus
13
Q
The prefix ‘Tonsill/o’ refers to _______.
A
tonsils
14
Q
What does ‘Top/o’ indicate?
A
particular place or area
15
Q
What does ‘Vaccin/o’ mean?
A
vaccine