Practice Flashcards
What does “apnea” mean?
Temporary cessation of breathing.
What is “hemoptysis”?
Expectoration of blood.
What does the suffix “-stomy” mean?
Create a permanent opening.
What does the suffix “-stomy” mean?
Create a permanent opening.
What is “rhinorrhea”?
Runny nose.
What does “laryngotomy” refer to?
incision of the larynx (voice box)
What is “tachypnea”?
Breathing rate higher than normal (rapid, shallow).
What does the prefix “tachy” refer to?
Fast and rapid
What does “-pnea” refer to?
Breathing.
What is “tracheostomy”?
A temporary opening into the trachea (windpipe).
What are diuretics used for?
help reduce fluid buildup in the body (water pills)
What does “pulmo/o” refer to?
Lungs.
What does “prone” mean in medical terms?
downward position
What does “supine” mean?
upward position.
What does “oblique” refer to?
diagonal position
What does “-ics” refer to?
drugs or agents
What does “myelo” refer to?
spinal cord
What does “coagul” refer to?
blood clots
What is “histamine” associated with?
allergy
What is a “baseline” in medical imaging?
initial imaging used later for comparison
What does “arthritic” refer to?
joints
What does “pneu” refer to in medical terminology?
breath, air, or lungs
What does “anterior” mean?
front of the body
What does “-ectomy” mean?
surgical removal
What does “-plasty” mean?
modify or reshape
What is “barium” used for?
As a contrast agent in medical imaging.
What does the suffix “-ic” mean in medical terminology?
promotes something
What does “-ptysis” mean?
Spitting or coughing up.
What does “dys-” mean?
difficulty
What does the prefix “hemo” mean?
Blood
What do anticonvulsants do?
manage seizures
What term describes the inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth?
Stomatitis
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the gums, often leading to redness and swelling?
Gingivitis
What is the term for the inflammation of the brain, often caused by an infection?
Encephalitis
Which condition involves the inflammation of the stomach lining, leading to symptoms such as stomach pain and nausea?
Gastritis
What does the prefix “cephal/o”mean?
Head
What does the suffix “phalgia” mean
Pain
What does the suffix “cele” mean?
Hernia, abnormal protrusion of structure out of normal anatomical position (swelling, bulge)
what does the suffix “Plasia” mean?
Development or growth.
What does the suffix “hyperplasia” mean?
Overdevelopment
what does the suffix “plegia”mean?
paralysis
what does the suffix Phasia mean?
speech disorder
What does Psychosomatic mean?
A physical illness which is caused by the belief that you are sick
What does Schema mean?
A model of thought patterns that includes prior knowledge and expectations
what does Cognitive dissonance mean?
state of anxiety that happens when someone faces information that contradicts things, they believe
What type of procedures fall under “Nuclear medicine”?
Radiology procedures using small amounts of radioactive substances
What does prefix bronch/o mean?
Lung air passageways
What are analgesics primarily used for?
Relieving pain by reducing pain signals or inflammation
What is the definition of the prefix hepat/o?
Liver
What is the definition of the suffix -oma?
Tumor
