Tabor's Testing Flashcards
What does ‘af-‘ mean?
toward, to
What is the meaning of ‘affect/o’?
exert influence on
What does ‘ag-‘ signify?
toward, to
What does ‘agglutin/o’ refer to?
clumping
What is the meaning of ‘aggress/o’?
attack
What does ‘-ago’ indicate?
attack, diseased state or condition
What is ‘agor/a’?
marketplace
What does ‘-agra’ refer to?
excessive pain seizure, attack of severe pain
What does ‘-aise’ mean?
comfort, ease
What does ‘al-‘ imply?
like, similar
What does ‘-al’ pertain to?
pertaining to
What do the terms ‘alb/i’, ‘alb/o’, and ‘albin/o’ refer to?
white
What is ‘albumin/o’?
albumin (protein)
What does ‘alg/e’ or ‘alg/o’ mean?
pain
What does ‘algesi/o’ or ‘-algesia’ signify?
suffering, pain
What is the meaning of ‘-algesic’?
painful
What do ‘algi-‘ and ‘-algia’ refer to?
suffering, pain
What does ‘align/o’ mean?
bring into line or correct position
What does ‘aliment/o’ signify?
to nourish
What does ‘all/o’ mean?
other, different
What is ‘alopec/o’?
baldness
What does ‘alveol/o’ refer to?
alveolus, air sac, small sac
What does ‘amb-‘ or ‘ambi-‘ mean?
on both sides, around or about, double
What does ‘ambly/o’ signify?
dim
What is ‘ambul/o’ or ‘ambulat/o’?
to walk
What does ‘ametr/o’ mean?
out of proportion
What does ‘-amine’ refer to?
nitrogen compound
What is ‘amni/o’?
amnion, foetal membrane
What does ‘amph-‘ signify?
around, on both sides, doubly
What does ‘amput/o’ or ‘amputat/o’ mean?
cut away, cut off a part of body
What is ‘amyl/o’?
starch
What does ‘an-‘ signify?
no, not, without
What does ‘an-, ana-‘ mean?
up, apart, backward, excessive
What does ‘andr/o’ refer to?
male
What is ‘aneurysm/o’?
aneurysm
What does the prefix ‘a-‘ signify?
away from, no, not
What does the prefix ‘ab-‘ mean?
away from
What does ‘abdomin/o’ refer to?
abdomen
What is indicated by the suffix ‘-able’?
capable
What does ‘abort/o’ mean?
premature expulsion of viable foetus
What does ‘abrad/o’ or ‘abras/o’ refer to?
scrape
What does the term ‘abrupt/o’ signify?
broken away from
What does ‘abscess/o’ refer to?
collection of pus
What does ‘absorpt/o’ mean?
suck up
What does the prefix ‘ac-‘ signify?
toward
What does the suffix ‘-ac’ mean?
pertaining to
What does ‘acanth/o’ refer to?
spiny, thorny
What does ‘acetabul/o’ refer to?
acetabulum (hip socket)
What does the suffix ‘-acious’ signify?
characterised by
What does ‘acne/o’ refer to?
peak
What does ‘acou/o’ or ‘acous/o’ signify?
hearing
What does ‘aquir/o’ mean?
obtain
What do the suffixes ‘-acusia’, ‘-acusis’, and ‘acust/o’ refer to?
hearing, sense of hearing
What does ‘acr/o’ refer to?
extremities
What does ‘acromi/o’ mean?
acromion, point of shoulder blade
What does ‘acu/o’ signify?
sharp, severe, sudden
What do the terms ‘acuit/o’ and ‘acut/o’ refer to?
sharp, sharpness
What do the prefixes ‘ad-‘ and ‘-ad’ signify?
toward, in direction of
What does ‘aden/o’ refer to?
gland
What does ‘adenoid/o’ mean?
adenoids
What does ‘adhes/o’ signify?
stick to
What does ‘adip/o’ refer to?
fat
What does ‘adnex/o’ mean?
bound to
What does ‘adren/o’ or ‘adrenal/o’ refer to?
adrenal glands
What does the suffix ‘-aemia’ signify?
blood
What does ‘aer/o’ refer to?
air, gas
What do the terms ‘aesthet/o’ and ‘esthet/o’ refer to?
sensation
What do the prefixes angi/o, angi-, angio- refer to?
lymph vessels or blood vessels
These prefixes are commonly used in medical terminology.
What does the term angin/o signify?
choking
Often associated with conditions affecting breathing.
What does anis/o mean?
unequal
Frequently used in medical contexts to describe asymmetry.
What anatomical structure does an/o refer to?
anus, ring
It denotes the opening at the end of the digestive tract.
What does ankyl/o indicate?
crooked, bent, stiff
Commonly used in terms related to joint conditions.
What does anomal/o represent?
irregularity
Used to describe abnormal structures or conditions.
What does the prefix ante- mean?
before, forward
Often used in anatomical terms to indicate position.
What does anter/o refer to?
front
Used to describe the front aspect of the body.
What does anthrac/o signify?
coal dust
Relevant in discussions of respiratory diseases.
What does the prefix anti- mean?
against, counter
Commonly used in pharmacology and immunology.
What do anxi/o and anxiet/o signify?
uneasy, anxious, distressed
These terms are often used in psychology and psychiatry.
What does aort/o refer to?
aorta
The largest artery in the body.
What does the prefix ap- indicate?
toward, to
It is used in various anatomical and medical contexts.
What does -apheresis mean?
removal
Used in medical procedures to describe the extraction of substances.
What does aphth/o refer to?
small ulcer
Often used in the context of oral health.
What does apic/o signify?
apex
Refers to the tip or summit of an organ.
What does aplast/o indicate?
defective or lack of development
Commonly used in discussions of congenital conditions.
What does the prefix apo- mean?
opposed
Used in various medical contexts to denote separation.
What does aponeur/o refer to?
aponeurosis
A type of connective tissue that connects muscles to the parts they move.
What does apoplect/o signify?
a stroke
Refers to sudden loss of consciousness or paralysis.
What do append/o and appendic/o refer to?
appendix
The small tube attached to the large intestine.
What do aqu/i, aqu/o, and aque/o mean?
water
Commonly used in biological and medical contexts.
What does -ar indicate?
pertaining to
A common suffix in anatomical terminology.
What does arc/o refer to?
bow, arc
Often used in anatomical descriptions of structures.
What does -arche mean?
beginning
Used in various terms related to developmental stages.
What does arachn/o signify?
spider web, spider
Commonly used in terms related to the nervous system.
What does areat/o mean?
occurring in patches or circumscribed areas
Frequently used in dermatology.
What does areol/o refer to?
little open space
Often used in anatomical contexts.
What does arrect/o signify?
upright, lifted up, raised
Used in the context of muscle contractions.
What does arteri/o refer to?
artery
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
What do articul/o and arthr/o refer to?
joint
Commonly used in orthopedics and anatomy.
What does -ary indicate?
pertaining to
Another common suffix in medical terminology.
What does as- mean?
toward, to
Used in various anatomical and physiological contexts.
What does -ase signify?
enzyme
A suffix used in biochemistry and molecular biology.
What does asphyxi/o indicate?
absence of a pulse
A critical medical condition requiring immediate attention.
What do aspir/o and aspirat/o mean?
to breathe in
Often used in respiratory contexts.
What does the prefix ‘asthen-‘ refer to?
weakness, lack of strength
Commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a state of weakness.
What does the term ‘asthmat/o’ mean?
gasping, choking
Related to conditions affecting breathing.
The prefix ‘at-‘ means?
toward, to
Used in various medical terms to indicate direction.
What does ‘atel/o’ signify?
incomplete
Often used in terms related to developmental or structural completeness.
What does ‘ather/o’ refer to?
plaque, fatty substance
Commonly associated with cardiovascular diseases.
What does ‘athet/o’ indicate?
uncontrolled
Used in a variety of neurological conditions.
The suffix ‘-atonic’ signifies what?
lack of tone
Describes a condition where muscle tone is absent.
What does the prefix ‘atop/o’ mean?
strange, out of place
Used in medical terms to describe abnormal conditions.
What does ‘atres/i’ indicate?
without an opening
Commonly used in conditions relating to congenital absence of an opening.
The term ‘atri/o’ refers to which part of the heart?
atrium
The atrium is one of the upper chambers of the heart.
What does ‘atrophy’ mean?
degeneration
Refers to the wasting away or decrease in size of an organ or tissue.
The prefix ‘attenuat/o’ means?
diluted, weakened
Often used in pharmacology to describe reduced potency.
What does ‘aud-‘, ‘audi/o’, or ‘audit/o’ refer to?
ear, hearing, sense of hearing
These prefixes are foundational in audiology and related fields.
What does ‘aur/i’ or ‘aur/o’ signify?
ear, hearing
Related to anatomy and conditions of the ear.
What does ‘auscult/o’ mean?
listen
A key term in medical examinations, particularly in assessing heart and lung sounds.
The prefix ‘aut/o’ translates to?
self
Commonly used in terms related to self-regulation or self-repair.
What does ‘axill/o’ refer to?
armpit
Anatomically significant in various medical contexts.
What does ‘ax/o’ signify?
axis, main stem
Used in anatomical and medical contexts to describe central structures.
What is indicated by ‘azot/o’?
urea, nitrogen
Often associated with metabolic waste and kidney function.
