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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The root word 'kerat-' or 'kerato-' refers to:

    Answer: the cornea

    Kerato- refers to the cornea, as seen in keratitis (corneal inflammation) and keratoplasty.

  2. What does the prefix 'endo-' mean?

    Answer: within

    Endo- means within or inner, as in endophthalmitis (infection within the eye).

  3. The term 'dacryocystitis' refers to inflammation of the:

    Answer: lacrimal sac

    Dacryo- relates to tears/lacrimal system and -cystitis means inflammation of a sac.

  4. Which suffix means 'visual examination'?

    Answer: -scopy

    The suffix -scopy means visual examination, as in ophthalmoscopy (examination of the eye interior).

  5. The medical term 'exophthalmos' describes:

    Answer: bulging eyes

    Exo- means outward and -ophthalmos refers to the eye, so exophthalmos means protrusion of the eyeball.

  6. What does the root word 'phak-' or 'phaco-' refer to?

    Answer: the lens

    Phako- refers to the crystalline lens, as in phacoemulsification (a cataract removal technique).

  7. The suffix '-ectomy' means:

    Answer: surgical removal

    The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal or excision, as in trabeculectomy.