Chapter 1 Medical Terms Review

These flashcards cover key medical terms and their definitions from Chapter 1 as well as common combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Use these to aid in your review for the exam.

What is the definition of Adenoma?

A benign tumor formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.

What does Arthralgia refer to?

Pain in a joint.

What is an Autopsy?

An examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death.

Define Carcinoma.

A type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.

What is Cardiology?

The branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart.

What does the term Coronary refer to?

Related to the heart's blood vessels.

What does CVA stand for?

Cerebrovascular Accident, commonly known as a stroke.

What is an Electrocardiogram?

A test that records the electrical activity of the heart.

What does Electroencephalogram measure?

The electrical activity of the brain.

Define Erythrocyte.

A red blood cell that carries oxygen to the body's tissues.

What is a Gastroscope?

A medical instrument used to view the inside of the stomach.

What does Gynecology study?

The branch of medicine that deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, particularly those affecting the reproductive system.

What is Hematology?

The branch of medicine concerning the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.

What is Hepatitis?

An inflammation of the liver often caused by viral infection.

Define Hypoglycemia.

A condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar (glucose) levels.

What does Leukemia refer to?

A type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow.

Define Leukocyte.

A white blood cell that helps the body fight infection.

What is a Nephrectomy?

The surgical removal of a kidney.

What does Neurotomy involve?

The surgical cutting of a nerve.

What is the role of an Oncologist?

A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

What is Oncology?

The study and treatment of tumors and cancer.

Define Ophthalmology.

The branch of medicine and surgery that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

What does a Pathologist do?

A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis of disease based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids and tissue samples.

What is Prognosis?

The likely course of a medical condition or disease.

What does Psychology study?

The scientific study of the mind and behavior.

Define Thrombocyte.

A blood cell involved in the clotting process, also known as a platelet.

What is Thrombosis?

The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.

What does the combining form Aden/o refer to?

Gland.

What does the prefix Dys- mean?

Difficult or abnormal.

What does the combining form Cyst/o refer to?

Bladder or sac.

What does the combining form Dermat/o and Derm/o refer to?

Skin.

What does the prefix Hyper- indicate?

Excessive or above normal.

What does the suffix -itis mean?

Inflammation.

What is the meaning of the combining form Neur/o?

Nerve.

What is the suffix in the term 'Arthralgia'?

The suffix in 'Arthralgia' is '-algia', which means pain.

What does the prefix 'Dys-' indicate in medical terms?

The prefix 'Dys-' means difficult or abnormal.

Identify the combining form in the term 'Leukocyte'.

The combining form is 'Leuk/o', which means white.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?

The suffix '-itis' means inflammation.

What does the prefix 'Hyper-' mean?

The prefix 'Hyper-' indicates excessive or above normal.

What does the combining form 'Dermat/o' refer to?

The combining form 'Dermat/o' refers to skin.

What is the significance of the combining form 'Neur/o' in medical terminology?

The combining form 'Neur/o' means nerve.

Define the prefix 'Adeno-' in medical terms.

The prefix 'Adeno-' refers to gland.

What does the suffix '-cyte' mean, as seen in 'Erythrocyte'?

The suffix '-cyte' means cell.

What is the suffix in the term 'Arthralgia'?

The suffix in 'Arthralgia' is '-algia', which means pain.

What does the prefix 'Dys-' indicate in medical terms?

The prefix 'Dys-' means difficult or abnormal.

Identify the combining form in the term 'Leukocyte'.

The combining form is 'Leuk/o', which means white.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?

The suffix '-itis' means inflammation.

What does the prefix 'Hyper-' mean?

The prefix 'Hyper-' indicates excessive or above normal.

What does the combining form 'Dermat/o' refer to?

The combining form 'Dermat/o' refers to skin.

What is the significance of the combining form 'Neur/o' in medical terminology?

The combining form 'Neur/o' means nerve.

Define the prefix 'Adeno-' in medical terms.

The prefix 'Adeno-' refers to gland.

What does the suffix '-cyte' mean, as seen in 'Erythrocyte'?

The suffix '-cyte' means cell.

What is the word root in the term 'Cardiology'?

The root word is 'Cardi-', which refers to the heart.

What is the word root in 'Gastroenterology'?

The root word is 'Gastr/o', which refers to the stomach.

Identify the word root in 'Ophthalmology'.

The root word is 'Ophthalm/o', which refers to the eye.

What is the word root in 'Hematology'?

The root word is 'Hemat/o', which refers to blood.

What is the word root in 'Nephrology'?

The root word is 'Nephr/o', which refers to the kidney.

What is the word root in 'Dermatology'?

The root word is 'Dermat/o', which refers to the skin.