Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

Which suffix means 'abnormal condition' or 'disease'?

Answer: -osis

The suffix -osis means abnormal condition or disease process, as in fibrosis (formation of excess fibrous tissue).

The term 'ipsilateral' describes structures that are:

Answer: On the same side of the body

Ipsilateral means on the same side of the body, while contralateral means on the opposite side.

The combining form 'gastr/o' specifically refers to the:

Answer: Stomach

Gastr/o refers to the stomach, as in gastritis (stomach inflammation) and gastroenterology (study of stomach and intestines).

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

Answer: Between

Inter- means between, as in intercostal (between the ribs) and intervertebral (between the vertebrae).

The suffix '-rrhea' refers to:

Answer: Discharge or flow

The suffix -rrhea means discharge or flow, as in diarrhea (through-flowing), rhinorrhea (nasal discharge), and amenorrhea.

Which body cavity contains the heart, lungs, and esophagus?

Answer: Thoracic cavity

The thoracic cavity is the chest cavity that houses the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels.

The term 'hematuria' describes the presence of:

Answer: Blood in the urine

Hemat/o means blood and -uria means urine condition, so hematuria is blood in the urine.