Module 3 Flashcards
1
Q
-Acusis
A
Hearing;sound
2
Q
-Asthenia
A
Weakness/lack of strength, “Not strong”
3
Q
-Cele
A
Hernia,tumor or swelling/ external projection of a part from its natural cavity
4
Q
-Crine
A
Secretions of body fluids
5
Q
-Desis/-Pexy
A
Binding, fixation; surgical union.
6
Q
-Dyn/Odyn
A
Pain
7
Q
-Ectasis
A
Expansion/ “Stretching out” ;enlargement
8
Q
-Emesis
A
Vomiting
9
Q
-Esthesia
A
Sensation, feeling / perception
10
Q
-Pexy
A
Suspension;fixation/ surgical act of fastening or making firm or solid
11
Q
-Phil
A
Affinity, attraction or craving for; love
12
Q
-Plegia
A
Paralysis / stroke; loss of power
13
Q
-Ptosis
A
Falling; sagging, drooping, downward displacement
14
Q
-Ptysis
A
Saliva / spit
15
Q
-Rrhag
A
Blood flow
