Medical Terminology Roots and Meanings

Flashcards covering medical roots, their definitions, and associated example terms from the lecture notes.

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the roots Angi(o) and Vas(o)?

Meaning: Blood vessel. Examples: Angioplasty, vasoconstriction

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Brachi(o)?

Meaning: Arm. Example: Brachial

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Bucc(o)?

Meaning: Cheek. Example: Buccal

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Cardi(o)?

Meaning: Heart. Example: Cardiopathy

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Carp(o)?

Meaning: Wrist. Example: Carpal tunnel syndrome

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Cephal(o)?

Meaning: Head. Example: Cephalic

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Colp(o)?

Meaning: Vagina. Example: Colposcopy

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Crani(o)?

Meaning: Skull. Example: Craniotomy

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the root Cyst(o)?

Meaning: Bladder. Examples: Cystoscopy, cystitis

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the root Cyto?

Meaning: Cell. Examples: Cytology, cytomegaly

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Dactyl(o)?

Meaning: Finger, toe. Example: Polydactyly

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Encephal(o)?

Meaning: Brain. Example: Encephalitis

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Enter(o)?

Meaning: Intestine. Example: Enteritis

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the root Gloss(o)?

Meaning: Tongue. Examples: Glossitis, glossopharyngeal

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the roots Hemo and sanguin(o)?

Meaning: Blood. Examples: Hemolytic, serosanguinous

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Hyster(o)?

Meaning: Womb, uterus. Example: Hysterectomy

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the roots Mast(o) and mamm(o)?

Meaning: Breast. Examples: Mastitis, mammography

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the root Men(o)?

Meaning: Month, r/t menses. Examples: Menopause, menarche, dysmenorrheal

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the roots Nephr(o) and Ren(o)?

Meaning: Kidney. Examples: Nephrectomy, renal

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Oophor(o)?

Meaning: Ovary. Example: Oopherectomy

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the roots Ophthalm and Ocul(o)?

Meaning: Eye. Examples: Ophthalmoscope, ocular

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the roots Ot(o), Auri, and Aud?

Meaning: Ear. Examples: Otitis, auricle, audiometer

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the roots Phleb(o) and Ven(o)?

Meaning: Vein. Examples: Phlebitis, venous

What is the medical meaning and example term for the root Pod?

Meaning: Foot. Example: Podiatrist

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the root Rhin(o)?

Meaning: Nose. Examples: Rhinoplasty, rhinorrhea

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the root Salping(o)?

Meaning: Fallopian tube. Examples: Salpingectomy, salpingitis

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the root Thorac(o)?

Meaning: Chest. Examples: Thoracotomy, thoracic

What is the medical meaning and example terms for the root Thromb(o)?

Meaning: Clot. Examples: Thrombosis, thrombolytic