Prefix, suffix Root
What does "pre-" in "prenatal" mean?
before, in front of
What is the anatomical position?
supine, body facing forward, palms
What is the medical term for the bones of the fingers and toes ?
phalanges
medical term for ENT
otorhinolaryngology
What is another term for stem cell therapy
regenerative medicine
Which part of the medical term usually indicates the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease
suffix
what does the prefix "macro-" mean?
large, abnormal size, or long
What is responsible for protecting the skin against ultraviolet sun rays
melanin
medical term for a set of signs and symptoms occurring together as part of a specific disease process
syndrome
Which type of arthritis is also known as "wear-and-tear" arthritis
osteoarthritis
What does the combining form ankyl/o mean
crooked, bent, stiff
Where does "supracostal" refer to?
above or outside the ribs
What is the function of the mesentery
attach parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall
What is the term for a crust-like tissue found in a full-thickness wound?
eschar
the congenital absence of an organ or tissue
aplasia
term part that means the lower part of the bod
caud
Prefix for "right side"
dextro-
Which bone tissue lines the medullary cavity?
endosteum
What type of fracture occurs when a person tries to stop a fall by landing on his or her hands
Colle's fracture
Bluey is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. What does the term hyperplasia indicate about his condition
increased number of prostate cells
This prefix means good, normal, well, or easy?
eu-
a vertical plane that divides the body into UNEQUAL left and right portions
sagittal plane
What does hepatomegaly mean
abnormal enlargement of the liver
Which is the most common form of alopecia?
androgenic alopecia
The nail on Fred's big toe is turning yellow and becoming thick and brittle. Which condition does Sanders most likely have?
onychomycosis