Medical Terminology Review

Flashcards for reviewing medical terminology, covering prefixes, suffixes, root words, and anatomical terms.

What is the definition of 'abdominopelvic'?

Pertaining to the abdomen and pelvis.

What does 'abduction' mean in terms of movement?

Movement away from the midline.

Define 'achromatism'.

Absence of color; colorless; unable to see color.

What does 'acoustic' pertain to?

Hearing.

What is 'acromegaly'?

Enlargement of the extremities.

What is the meaning of 'adduction'?

Movement towards the midline.

What is an 'adenoma'?

Tumor of a gland.

Define 'adipose'.

Pertaining to fat.

What is an 'adrenalectomy'?

Removal of the adrenal gland.

What does 'albuminuria' indicate?

Albumin in the urine.

What does 'ambidextrous' mean?

Able to use both hands.

What does 'amenorrhea' signify?

Absence of menstrual flow.

What is 'anemia'?

A lack of red blood cells.

What is 'anesthesia'?

Without feeling or sensation.

What is the meaning of 'bradycardia'?

Slow heart beat (usually less than 60 beats per minute).

Define 'bradykinesia'.

Slow movement.

What is 'bronchitis'?

Inflammation of the bronchi.

Define 'bronchospasm'.

Sudden involuntary contraction of the bronchi.

What is 'cutaneous'?

Pertaining to the skin.

What is 'cyanosis'?

Blue skin due to lack of oxygen.

What is 'ischemia'?

Deficiency of blood (to a muscle or an organ).

What is 'kyphosis'?

Abnormal curvature; hump of the spine.

What is 'lordosis'?

An abnormal curvature of the lumbar spine (sway back).

What is 'myalgia'?

Muscle pain.

What is 'myocardial'?

Pertaining to the heart muscle (middle layer of the heart).

Define 'otorhinolaryngologist'.

One who studies the ear, nose, and larynx.

What is 'osteoblast'?

Bone forming cell.

What is 'periosteum'?

Pertaining to around the bone.

What does 'rhinorrhea' mean?

Nose discharge; runny nose.

What is 'tachycardia'?

Rapid heart beat (usually above 100 beats per minute).

Define 'amb/i'.

Both.

What is the meaning of 'ad lib'?

As desired.