Chapter 1: Basic Word Structure - Vocabulary Flashcards

A vocabulary set covering key terms from Chapter 1: Basic Word Structure, including roots, prefixes, suffixes, and common organ systems and pathologies.

Electrocardiogram

A record of the electrical activity of the heart.

EEG (electroencephalogram)

A recording of the brain's electrical activity.

Gastroenterology

The study of the stomach and intestines.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach.

Enteritis

Inflammation of the small intestine.

Hematology

The study of blood.

Hemat/o

Root meaning blood.

Cardi/o

Root meaning heart.

Gastr/o

Root meaning stomach.

Ileum

The third part of the small intestine.

Ilium

The part of the hip bone.

Cephalgia

Headache.

Ophthalmologist

An eye doctor.

Ureter

Tube between the kidneys and the urinary bladder.

Urinary bladder

The organ that stores urine.

Urethra

Tube from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.

Adrenal glands

Glands located on top of the kidneys.

Cerebrum

Largest part of the brain.

CVA (cerebrovascular accident)

Stroke

Cerebr/o

Root meaning cerebrum.

Cis/o

To cut

Endocrine

Glands that secrete hormones.

Crin/o

To secrete.

Gastrectomy

Removal of the stomach.

Gastrotomy

Incision into the stomach.

Hematoma

Collection of blood outside vessels.

Erythrocyte

Red blood cell.

Leukocyte

White blood cell.

Thrombocyte

Platelet; blood-clotting cell.

Thrombus

A clot that forms in a vessel.

Oste/o

Root meaning bone.

Osteitis

Inflammation of bone.

Osteoarthritis

Degeneration of joints due to inflammation.

Sarcoma

Malignant tumor arising from connective tissue.

Osteogenic sarcoma (osteosarcoma)

Bone cancer.

Rhin/o

Root meaning nose.

Rhinitis

Inflammation of the nose.

Nephr/o

Root meaning kidney.

Nephritis

Inflammation of the kidney.

Nephrology

Study of kidneys.

Ren/o

Root meaning kidney.

Enter/o

Root meaning intestines.

Cystoscope

Instrument used to view the urinary bladder.

Cytology

Study of cells.

Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin.

Derm/o

Root meaning skin.

Osteo

Prefix/root referring to bone.

Ophthalmoscope

Instrument for visually examining the eye.

Prostate gland

Gland in the male reproductive system.

Prostatic adenocarcinoma

Cancer of the prostate gland.

Retinopathy

Disease of the retina.

Endoscope

Instrument used for visually examining the inside of the body.

Endoscopy

Process of visually examining with an endoscope.