Medical Terminology Flashcards

1
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aden/o

A

gland

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2
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-itis

A

Inflammation

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3
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-oma

A

tumor,mass, swelling

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4
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arthr/o

A

joint

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5
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biopsy

A

viewing of life/living tissue (microscope)

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6
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leukocyte

A

white blood cells

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7
Q

cystoscopy

A

study of urninary bladder

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8
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pathologist

A

one who peforms autopsies

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9
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rhino/o

A

nose

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10
Q

cerebral

A

pertaining to the largest part of the brain

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11
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sarc/o

A

flesh

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12
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muscular wall that seperates abdominal and thoracic cavities

A

diaphragm

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13
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enter/o

A

intestines

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14
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oste/o

A

bone

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15
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the sum of chemical processes in a cell

A

metabolism

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16
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mediastinum

A

area between the lungs

17
Q

inter-

A

between

18
Q

chrondr/o

A

cartilage

19
Q

anterior/ventral

A

front side of body

20
Q

the spinal cavity contains

A

nerves of the spinal cord