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Medical Terminology Flashcards

1
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what is a word element?

A

a part of a word

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what is a root word?

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a word element with the basic meaning of the word

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what is a prefix?

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a word element at the beginning, makes the term more specific

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4
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what is a suffix?

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a word element placed at the end that describes the condition/action, isn’t used alone

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5
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arthritis definition

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root: joint
suffix: inflammation
inflammation of the joint

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6
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apnea definition

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prefix: without/not
suffix: breathing
not breathing

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7
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gastrostomy definition

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root: stomach
suffix: creation of an opening
opening of the stomach

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abbreviation definition

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a shortened form of a word or phrase

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9
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what is the “anatomical position”?

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the body stands/lays straight, feet shoulder width apart, face forwards, arms at side, palms facing forward

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10
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superior definition

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above another structure

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inferior definition

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below another structure

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anterior definition

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front surface of body

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posterior definition

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back surface of body

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midline definition

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imaginary divide between right and left side of body

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medial definition

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closest to middle of body

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lateral definition

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far from midline

17
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proximal definition

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nearest to trunk of body

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distal definition

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farthest from trunk of body

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superficial definition

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near body surface

20
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deep definition

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away from surface or farther into body

21
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peripheral definition

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away from centre of body

22
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abduction definition

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moving body part away from midline of body

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adduction definition

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moving body part toward midline of body

24
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extension definition

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straightening a body part

25
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flexion definition

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bending a body part

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hyperextension definition

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straightening a body part excessively

27
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dorsiflexion definition

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bending toes and foot up at the ankle

28
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rotation definition

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turning a joint

29
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internal rotation

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turning joint inward

30
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external rotation

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turning joint outward

31
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plantar flexion definition

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bending foot down at the ankle

32
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pronation definition

A

turning downward

33
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supination definition

A

turning upward

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