Medical Vocabulary @MedVocab
Learn medical vocabulary a little bit at a time. From @JohnDCook. JohnDCook.com/biostat Houston, TX Joined June 2014-
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The suffix -penia refers to a deficiency. For example, erythropenia is a deficiency of erythrocytes (red blood cells).
The pleural cavity is the space between the pleural membranes surrounding each lung.
The sagittal plane divides a body into left and right sides. The name comes from the Latin word sagitta for arrow, same root as Sagittarius.
'Agit' on a prescription comes from Latin 'agita' meaning shake.
The suffix -megaly means enlargement. For example, acromegaly is a condition caused by too much growth hormone.
Hypochondria gets its name from the hypochondriac region. An unknown organ in this region was thought to be responsible for symptoms.
The hypochondriac region is the upper abdominal regions beneath the ribs.
The prefix epi- means above. The prefix hypo-means below.
The suffix -malacia means softening. For example, osteomalacia is a softening of bones.
The suffixes -algia and -dynia both refer to pain.
Cyanosis: blue skin, a sign of skin not getting enough oxygen
Epithelial tissue is the type of tissue that lines organs and internal passageways and forms glands.
phag/o means to eat or swallow. For example, phagocytes swallow harmful bacteria.
myel/o refers to either the spinal cord or to bone marrow, depending on context.
The anterior side is also known as the ventral side. The posterior side is also known as the dorsal side.
Anterior is the front side. Posterior is the back side. The frontal plane divides anterior from posterior.
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