Medical Roots Flashcards
This deck will explore the roots used to build medical terms.
1
Q
a-, an-
A
Not, without
Atraumatic: without trauma
2
Q
ab-
A
Away from
Abduction: moving away from the body
3
Q
ad-
A
Move toward
Adduction: moving toward the body
4
Q
aden(o)
A
Relating to a gland
Lymphadenopathy: disease of the lymph glands
5
Q
adip(o)
A
Relating to fat
Adipose: fatty tissue
6
Q
-aemia
A
Relating to blood
Anemia: a lack of red blood cells, resulting in low oxygen levels
7
Q
-algia
A
Relating to pain
Myalgia: muscle pain
8
Q
ambi-
A
Both sides of the body
Ambidextrous: ability to use both hands
9
Q
angio-
A
Relating to blood vessels
Angiogram: measurement of the blood vessels
10
Q
anti-
A
against or opposed
Antipsychotic: medication used to treat psychosis
11
Q
ather(o)-
A
Relating to fatty deposits
Atherosclerosis: fatty deposits in the blood vessels
12
Q
axill-
A
Pertaining to the armpit
Axillary: armpit region
