ch 1

A set of flashcards focused on vocabulary related to veterinary medical terminology, based on the key concepts discussed in the lecture notes.

Eponym

A name derived from the name of a person, often used in medical terminology.

Combining Vowel

A vowel, usually 'o', added to a root to facilitate pronunciation.

Root

The essential meaning of a medical term.

Prefix

A word part at the beginning of a term that may indicate location, time, number, or status.

Suffix

A word part at the end of a term that often indicates a procedure, condition, disorder, or disease.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition of increased hormone production by the thyroid gland.

Combining Form

The combination of a root and a combining vowel.

Parasitology

The study of parasites and their interactions with hosts.

Prefix-Sub-

Indicates 'under' or 'below'.

Prefix-Pre-

Indicates 'before'.

Prefix-Peri-

Indicates 'around'.

Post-

Indicates 'after'.

Dysuria

Painful or difficult urination.

Euvolemic

Having a normal blood volume.

Polyuria

Excessive urination.

Oliguria

Scanty urination.

Intercostal

Located between ribs.

Intramuscular

Within the muscle.

Endocrine

Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Surgical Suffixes

Suffixes that indicate surgical procedures.

-rrhaphy

Suffix meaning to suture.

-rrhage

Suffix meaning bursting forth.

-rrhea

Suffix meaning flow or discharge.

-rrhexis

Suffix meaning rupture.

-osis

A suffix used to indicate a condition or disease.

Analyzing Terms

The process of breaking down medical terms into their components for understanding.

Cyanosis

A condition in which skin appears blue due to insufficient oxygen.

Anemia

A condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells.

Ren/o or Nephr/o

Combining form for kidney.

Gastr/o

Combining form for stomach.

Rhin/o

Combining form for nose.

Cardiac

Pertaining to the heart.

Renal

Pertaining to the kidneys.

Supernumerary

More than the normal number.

Suprascapular

Above the shoulder blade.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin.

Transversus abdominis

A deep abdominal muscle contributing to core stability.

Ultrasound

A diagnostic imaging technique using sound waves.

Ecto-

Prefix meaning outside.

Inter-

Prefix meaning between.

Intra-

Prefix meaning within.

Meta-

Prefix meaning beyond.

Dys-

Prefix meaning difficult or bad.