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HPHY 211: Medical Terminology

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Intro-Suffixes
Algia,
Cele,
Centesis
44  cards
Intro-Prefixes
A an,
Circum peri,
Dia trans
20  cards
Intro-Terminology
Ambulatory,
Afebrile,
Axilla
12  cards
Body Structure-Combining forms
Abdomen o,
Caud o,
Cephal o
28  cards
Body Structure-Prefixes
Bi,
Epi,
Infra
4  cards
Body Structure-Suffixes
Al,
Gen genesis,
Logist
5  cards
Body Structure-Terminology
Abduction,
Adduction,
Anterior
39  cards
The 4 Steps of Word Dissection
Step 1,
Step 2,
Step 3
4  cards
General Rules of Word Dissection
Rule 1,
Rule 2,
Rule 3
3  cards
Diacritical Marks
Macron,
A with macron,
E with macron
12  cards
Singular to Plural Rules
A,
Ax,
En
11  cards
Integumentary System: Combining Forms
Adip o,
Cutane o,
Cyan o
24  cards
Integumentary System-Suffixes
Cyte,
Derma,
Oma
5  cards
Integumentary System-Prefixes
Epi
1  cards
Integumentary System-Terminology
Adipocele,
Anhidrosis,
Carcinoma
43  cards
Respiratory System-Combining Forms
Adenoid o,
Aer o,
Alveol o
23  cards
Respiratory System-Prefixes
Brady,
Eu,
Tachy
3  cards
Respiratory System-Terminology
Adenoidectomy,
Aerophagia,
Alveolar
47  cards
Cardiovascular System-Prefixes
Brady,
Epi,
Peri
3  cards
Cardiovascular System-Suffixes
Cardia
1  cards
Cardiovascular System-Combining Forms
Aneurysm o,
Aort o,
Arter o
15  cards
Cardiovascular System-Terminology
Angioplasty,
Angina,
Arrhythmia
35  cards
Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems-Combining Forms
Aden o,
Agglutin o,
Embol o
16  cards
Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems-Suffixes
Phage,
Phylaxis,
Poiesis
4  cards
Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems-Terminology
Agglutination,
Anaphylaxis,
Anemia
25  cards
Common Abbreviations
Asa,
Aaa,
Abg
98  cards
Digestive System: Suffixes
Orexia,
Pepsia,
Phagia
4  cards
Digestive System-Prefixes
Hemat
1  cards
Digestive System-Terminology
Appendectomy,
Appendicitis,
Ascites
34  cards
Urinary System-Suffixes
Ptosis,
Uria
2  cards
Urinary System-Prefixes
Poly,
Supra
2  cards
Urinary System-Terminology
Anuria,
Cystoscopy,
Cystourethrography
19  cards
Sexual System-Suffixes
Arche,
Cyesis,
Gravida
6  cards
Sexual System-Terminology
Amenorrhea,
Amniocentesis,
Colposcopy
34  cards
Digestive System-Combining Forms
An o,
Append o,
Appendic o
31  cards
Urinary System-Combining Forms
Cyst o,
Glomerul o,
Meat o
11  cards
Sexual System-Combining Forms
Amni o,
Cervic o,
Colp o
35  cards
Learning Objectives 2
The different levels of organizat...,
The different body cavities,
What is anatomical position
8  cards
Learning Objectives 3
What is the integumentary system ...,
What are the three layers of the ...,
The accessory organs of the skin ...
18  cards
Learning Objectives 4: Respiratory System
Identify and describe the structu...,
What are alveoli what is their ge...,
How and where does gas exchange o...
11  cards
Learning Objectives: Cardiovascular System
What is the function of the cardi...,
What are the two components of th...,
Describe systematic circulation
27  cards
Learning Objectives 6: Blood, Immune, and Lymphatic System
What is the medical term lay term...,
What is blood composed of,
What is hematopoiesis where does ...
17  cards
Difficult Words (Midterm)
Cachectic,
Sepsis,
Lmp
56  cards
Endocrine System-Combining Forms
Aden o,
Adrenal o,
Adren o
13  cards
Endocrine System-Suffixes
Crine,
Genesis,
Ism
3  cards
Endocrine System-Prefixes
Poly
1  cards
Endocrine System-Terminology
Adenoma,
Adenopathy,
Adrenal
16  cards
Nervous System-Combining Forms
Cerebr o,
Crani o,
Encephal o
8  cards
Nervous System-Suffixes
Lepsy,
Oma,
Phasia
3  cards
Nervous System-Prefixes
Dys,
Hemi,
Para
4  cards
Nervous System-Terminology
Aphasia,
Ataxia,
Clonus
24  cards
Musculoskeletal System-Combining Forms
Ankyl o,
Arthr o,
Calcane o
33  cards
Musculoskeletal System-Suffixes
Al,
Clasia,
Clast
4  cards
Musculoskeletal System-Prefixes
Peri,
Sub
2  cards
Musculoskeletal System-Terminology
Ankylosis,
Arthralgia,
Arthrocentesis
26  cards
Special Senses-Combining Forms
Acous o,
Audi o,
Audit o
23  cards
Special Senses-Prefixes
Exo
1  cards
Special Senses-Suffixes
Acusis,
Cusis,
Opia
5  cards
Special Senses-Terminology
Achromatopsia,
Anisocoria,
Astigmatism
29  cards
Final OSTE Difficult words
Gli o,
Phasia,
Dysarthria
23  cards
Learning Objectives 7: Digestive System
Identify and describe the organs ...,
What are the first second and thi...,
What is the peritoneum what is th...
17  cards
Learning Objectives 8: Urinary System
What are the functions of the uri...,
Where in the body are the kidneys...,
Identify and describe the major s...
19  cards
Learning Objectives 9: Sexual Systems
Identify and describe the interna...,
What are the three regions of the...,
What is the medical term for fema...
25  cards
Learning Objectives 10: Endocrine System
What is the difference between en...,
What are the two different commun...,
Hormones are released from endocr...
11  cards
Learning Objectives 11: Nervous System
Describe the levels of organizati...,
What is the autonomic nervous sys...,
What are dendrites what are axons
37  cards
Learning Objectives 12: Musculoskeletal System
What are the axial and appendicul...,
Identify the bones of the skeleton,
What is the difference between ca...
14  cards
Learning Objectives 13: Special Senses
What is the difference between op...,
Identify and describe the structu...,
What two structures of the eye fu...
30  cards
Organ descriptions
Skin,
Epidermis,
Dermis
117  cards
Final Difficult words
Rrhexis,
Trophy,
Post
120  cards

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