Module 1 Flashcards
1
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eponym
A
medical term that derive from the name of the person (heimlich)
2
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acronym
A
abbreviation that is pronounced like the word not the letters (AIDS)
3
Q
abbreviation
A
pronounced by the letters (MRI)
4
Q
how to learn medical terms
A
- analyze words by dividing them into component counterparts
- relate the medical terms to structures and function of the body
- be aware of spelling and pronunciation problems
5
Q
ileum
A
part of the small intestine
6
Q
ilium
A
part of the hip bone
7
Q
root
A
main part or foundation of the word
8
Q
suffix
A
modifies the words meaning, indicates a procedure, condition, or disease
9
Q
cephal
A
head
10
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leuk
A
white
11
Q
oste
A
bone
12
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neur
A
nerve
13
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cyst
A
bladder
14
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enter
A
intestines
15
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cyt
A
cell
16
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carcin
A
cancer
17
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cis
A
cut
18
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path
A
disease
19
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bi
A
life
20
Q
derm
A
skin
21
Q
gastr
A
stomach
22
Q
hemat
A
blood
23
Q
arthr
A
joint
24
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rhin
A
nose
25
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aden
A
gland
26
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cerebro
A
cerebrum
27
Q
encephal
A
brain
28
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erythro
A
red
29
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glyc
A
sugar
30
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gnos
A
to know, knowledge
31
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gynec
A
woman
32
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iatr
A
physician or treatment
33
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ophthalm
A
eyes