Terminology Flashcards
1
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“Ectomy”
A
To cut out, usually in surgery
2
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“Cardi”
A
Heart
3
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Anatomy
A
Study of structures & their positional relationships
4
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Physiology
A
Study of how the body functions in normal processes
5
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Pathophysiology (pathology)
A
Study of disease processes
6
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Root of word
A
Main part or foundation
7
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Prefix
A
Part of word placed before root
8
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Suffix
A
Placed after a root
9
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Homeostasis
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A state of internal balance in the body
10
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Superior
A
Closer to the head, higher than another structure on the body
11
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Inferior
A
Closer to the feet, or lower than another structure on the body
12
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Medial
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Closer to the midline (right-to-left wise)
13
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Lateral
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Further away from the midline (right to left wise)
14
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Proximal
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Closer to the vertical midline
15
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Posterior
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