Medical Terminology Flashcards
1
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Point of origin
A
The beginning of an extremity
2
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Unilateral
A
Affecting one side of the body or one body part
3
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Bilateral
A
Affecting both sides of the body or both body parts
4
Q
Adduction
A
Movement toward the mid-line of the body
5
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from the mid-line of the body
6
Q
Flexion
A
Movement to close an angle
7
Q
Extension
A
Movement to open an angle
7
Q
Aden
A
Gland
8
Q
Adip
A
Fat
9
Q
Arteri
A
Artery
10
Q
Cephal
A
Head
11
Q
Chondri
A
Cartilage
12
Q
Cost
A
Rib
13
Q
Crani
A
Skull
14
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Cyst
A
Bladder
15
Q
Derma or Dermat
A
Skin
16
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Duct
A
Tube
17
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Gastr
A
Stomach
18
Q
Gen
A
To produce
19
Q
Glossal
A
Tongue
20
Q
Hepat
A
Liver
21
Q
Myo
A
Muscle
22
Q
Nephr
A
Kidney
23
Q
Neuro
A
Nerve
24
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Opthalm
A
Eye
25
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Oste
A
Bone
26
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Ot
A
Ear
27
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Ov
A
Egg
