Cell Biology and Medical Terminology Quiz Review

These flashcards are designed to help review key concepts from cell biology and medical terminology covered in the quiz.

Nucleus

The controlling structure of the cell that directs reproduction and determines structure and function.

Metabolism

The sum of all chemical processes in a cell by which new materials are assimilated and energy is provided for the body's use.

Hepatectomy

A surgical procedure involving the removal of the liver.

Crani/o

The combining form for skull.

Hepatoma

A tumor of the liver.

Organs

Structures that are composed of several kinds of tissue.

Ventral

Referring to the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.

Prefix

A word part that is attached to the beginning of a word root to modify its meaning.

Abdominal

The cavity where the spleen is located.

Prefix

Hypo- is a type of word part that comes at the beginning of a term.

Chondr/o

The combining form for cartilage.

Genes

Regions of DNA within each chromosome.

Suffix

The combining vowel that connects the root to another suffix or another root.

Urology

The study of diseases of the urinary system.

Cranial

The body cavity where the pituitary gland is located.

Cardiology

The study of the heart.

Deep

A term that means away from the surface; the opposite is superficial.

Cholecyst/o

The combining form that refers to the gallbladder.

Incision

The process of cutting into.

Inguinal

Refers to the lower right side near the groin.