Medical Terminology and Body Systems Study Guide

Vocabulary flashcards based on the completed body systems and medical terminology study guide.

Urinary system

The system responsible for filtering blood and removing waste.

cyt/o

A combining form that means cell.

Endocrine glands

Glands that secrete hormones.

Chromosomes

Structures contained in the nucleus of all cell types (except gametes), totaling $46$ arranged in $23$ pairs.

Peritonitis

A term meaning an inflammation of the peritoneum.

-stasis

A suffix that means control.

Encephalitis

A term meaning inflammation of the brain.

Anomaly

Any deviation from normal.

Dysplasia

Abnormal development or growth, especially of cells.

Right iliac region

The region describing the location of the lower right abdominal quadrant.

Abdominal cavity

The body cavity that protects the major organs of digestion.

Cranial cavity

The body cavity that protects the brain.

Pelvic cavity

The body cavity that protects reproductive and excretory system organs.

Spinal cavity

The body cavity that protects the spinal cord.

Thoracic cavity

The body cavity that protects the heart and the lungs.