Dean Vaughn Med Terms Lessons 8 Thru 14

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Lessons 8 thru14 from Dean Vaugn Medical Terms

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1.

Dactyl-
- A.
  
  Nose
- B.
  
  Finger, Toe
- C.
  
  Ears
- D.
  
  Tail
- E.
  
  Hair
Correct Answer
B. Finger, Toe
2.

Aer-

Correct Answer
air
3.

Alveol-

Correct Answer
cavity

Explanation
The word "alveol-" suggests a connection to alveoli, which are small air sacs in the lungs. The word "cavity" refers to a hollow space or hole. Therefore, it can be inferred that "alveol-cavity" refers to a hollow space or cavity in relation to alveoli.

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4.

Edema

Correct Answer
swelling

Explanation
Edema is a medical term used to describe the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues. This condition often leads to swelling, which is characterized by an increase in size or volume of a specific body part. Swelling can occur due to various reasons such as injury, inflammation, or underlying medical conditions. Therefore, "swelling" is an appropriate answer for the term "edema" as it accurately describes the visible symptom associated with this condition.

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5.

Corne-

Correct Answer
horny
6.

Ependym-

Correct Answer
wrapping
7.

Fistul-

Correct Answer
pipe
8.

Furca-

Correct Answer
fork-shaped

Explanation
The word "furca" is a Latin term that means "fork" or "forked." When something is described as "fork-shaped," it means that it has a shape similar to that of a fork, with two or more prongs or branches extending from a central point. Therefore, "fork-shaped" is an appropriate description for something that resembles a fork in its shape or structure.

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9.

Metabol

Correct Answer
change
10.

Glyco-

Correct Answer
sweet

Explanation
The prefix "glyco-" is commonly used in chemistry to refer to substances related to sugars or carbohydrates. In this case, "glyco-" suggests that the word it is attached to is related to sugar. The word "sweet" is a well-known term used to describe the taste of sugar or anything that has a pleasant, sugary flavor. Therefore, the correct answer is "sweet" because it aligns with the meaning of the prefix "glyco-".

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11.

Kerat-

Correct Answer
horny
12.

Iris

Correct Answer
rainbow

Explanation
The word "iris" is associated with the flower iris, which comes in a variety of colors. One of the most common and vibrant colors associated with the iris flower is purple. The word "rainbow" is also associated with a wide range of colors, including purple. Therefore, it can be inferred that the correct answer is "rainbow" because it encompasses the various colors of the iris flower.

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13.

Gravid

Correct Answer
pregnant

Explanation
The word "gravid" refers to being pregnant.

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14.

Oophor-

Correct Answer
ovary

Explanation
The term "oophor-" refers to the ovaries, which are the reproductive organs in females responsible for producing eggs and hormones. The suffix "-ovary" simply means "pertaining to the ovary." Therefore, the correct answer is "ovary" because it accurately represents the term "oophor-" and its meaning.

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15.

Phage

Correct Answer
to eat

Explanation
The term "phage" refers to a type of virus that infects and replicates within bacteria. The word "phage" is derived from the Greek word "phagein," which means "to eat." This is because phages attach to bacteria and inject their genetic material, essentially "eating" the bacteria from within by using its resources to replicate. Therefore, the answer "to eat" accurately describes the action of phages infecting and consuming bacteria.

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16.

Pneum-

Correct Answer
lung

Explanation
The term "pneum-" is derived from the Greek word "pneuma" which means "lung." Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "lung" because "pneum-" is a prefix that is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to the lungs or respiratory system.

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17.

Phren-

Correct Answer
mind

Explanation
The word part "phren-" is derived from the Greek word "phrēn" which means "mind". Therefore, the correct answer is "mind".

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18.

Plak-

Correct Answer
plate
19.

Pulmo-

Correct Answer
lung

Explanation
The term "pulmo-" is a prefix commonly used in medical terminology to refer to the lungs. Therefore, when we see "pulmo-", we can infer that it is related to the lungs. In this case, the answer "lung" is a correct interpretation of the given term.

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20.

Ptyal-

Correct Answer
saliva

Explanation
The term "ptyal-" is a combining form that refers to saliva. Saliva is the watery substance produced by the salivary glands in the mouth. It helps in the initial digestion of food, moistening the mouth, and facilitating swallowing. The given answer "saliva" accurately represents the meaning of the term "ptyal-".

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21.

Oment-

Correct Answer
covering

Explanation
The word "covering" is the correct answer because it is the only option that makes sense in the given context. Without any further context or information, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning or purpose of the word "covering," but it can refer to something that is used to conceal or protect something else.

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22.

Sedat-

Correct Answer
quiet, calm

Explanation
The word "sedat" is described as "quiet" and "calm". This suggests that "sedat" refers to a state or quality of being quiet and calm.

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23.

Radic-

Correct Answer
root

Explanation
The term "radic-" is a prefix that is commonly used in mathematics to refer to the concept of a root. In this context, "root" refers to the mathematical operation of finding the value that, when multiplied by itself a certain number of times, equals a given number. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "root," as it accurately represents the meaning of the prefix "radic-."

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24.

Radi-

Correct Answer
ray
25.

Pariet-

Correct Answer
wall

Explanation
The word "pariet-" is a prefix that means "wall" or "enclosing structure". Therefore, when combined with the suffix "-wall", it forms the word "parietwall" which means "wall".

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26.

Pro-

Correct Answer
in front of, before

Explanation
The prefix "pro-" means "in front of" or "before." It is commonly used to indicate something that comes before or precedes something else.

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27.

Peri-

Correct Answer
about, around

Explanation
The prefix "peri-" means "about" or "around". It is used to indicate that something is happening or being done in the vicinity or surrounding area of a particular object or concept. For example, "periscope" refers to a device that allows one to see around or about an obstacle, while "perimeter" refers to the boundary or area around a shape or object.

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28.

En-

Correct Answer
in
29.

Cut-

Correct Answer
skin
30.

Dys-

Correct Answer
bad

Explanation
The prefix "dys-" in the word "dys-" means "bad" or "difficult." This prefix is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a condition or state that is abnormal or impaired. In this case, the prefix "dys-" is used to convey the meaning of "bad."

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31.

Phot-

Correct Answer
light

Explanation
The prefix "phot-" refers to light. This is evident in words like "photograph" (an image made using light) and "photosynthesis" (the process by which plants convert light into energy). Therefore, the answer "light" accurately reflects the meaning of the prefix "phot-".

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32.

Micr-

Correct Answer
small

Explanation
The prefix "micro-" means small. It is commonly used in scientific and technical terms to indicate something that is very small in size or scale. For example, microorganisms are tiny organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Similarly, a microscope is a device used to magnify small objects. Therefore, the correct answer is "small."

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33.

Labi-

Correct Answer
lip
34.

Gran-

Correct Answer
grain, particle

Explanation
The prefix "gran-" means "grain" or "particle."

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35.

Grad-

Correct Answer
walk, take steps

Explanation
The prefix "grad-" in this context means to walk or take steps. This can be inferred from the given options "walk" and "take steps", which both relate to the act of moving by foot. Therefore, "grad-" can be understood as a prefix indicating movement by walking or taking steps.

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36.

Gemin-

Correct Answer
twin
pair

Explanation
The word "gemin-" is a prefix that means "twin." When the prefix is combined with the word "pair," it forms the compound word "twin pair," which refers to two things that are paired or matched together because they are twins or very similar. Therefore, the correct answer is "twin, pair."

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37.

Gangli-

Correct Answer
swelling
38.

Dors-

Correct Answer
back
39.

Digit

Correct Answer
finger, toe

Explanation
The word "digit" refers to any of the numerals from 0 to 9. However, in the context of the given options, "finger" and "toe" are the correct answers. Both fingers and toes are examples of digits in the human body. They are the extremities of the hands and feet respectively, and each hand and foot has five of them. Therefore, "finger" and "toe" are the appropriate words that fit the given definition of "digit".

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40.

Phob-

Correct Answer
fear

Explanation
The root "phob-" is derived from the Greek word "phobos" which means fear. Therefore, the correct answer is fear.

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41.

Rachi-

Correct Answer
spinal column
42.

Later-

Correct Answer
side
43.

Colla-

Correct Answer
glue

Explanation
The given word "colla-" is incomplete and does not make sense on its own. However, when combined with the word "glue", it forms a complete word "colla-glue". Therefore, the correct answer is "glue".

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44.

Mamm-

Correct Answer
breast

Explanation
The word "mamm-" is a prefix that refers to mammals, which are animals that have mammary glands and nurse their young with milk. The word "breast" is a noun that specifically refers to the front part of the torso in humans and other mammals, where the mammary glands are located. Therefore, "breast" is the correct answer as it directly relates to the prefix "mamm-".

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45.

Pleur-

Correct Answer
pleura, rib, side

Explanation
The word "pleur-" is a root that is related to the pleura, which is the membrane that surrounds the lungs. It is also related to the ribs, as the pleura lines the inside of the ribcage. Additionally, it is related to the side of the body, as the pleura covers the sides of the chest cavity. Therefore, the correct answer includes all three of these related terms.

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46.

Peps-

Correct Answer
digest
47.

Cine-

Correct Answer
move
48.

Calc-

Correct Answer
heel, stone
49.

Cheir-

Correct Answer
hand

Explanation
The word "cheir" is derived from Greek and it means "hand".

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50.

Tarso-

Correct Answer
framework of the eyelid

Explanation
this is not the ankle although ankle is also "tarso" it is from lesson 7.

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Dean Vaughn Med Terms Lessons 8 Thru 14

Dactyl-

Aer-

Alveol-

Edema

Corne-

Ependym-

Fistul-

Furca-

Metabol

Glyco-

Kerat-

Iris

Gravid

Oophor-

Phage

Pneum-

Phren-

Plak-

Pulmo-

Ptyal-

Oment-

Sedat-

Radic-

Radi-

Pariet-

Pro-

Peri-

En-

Cut-

Dys-

Phot-

Micr-

Labi-

Gran-

Grad-

Gemin-

Gangli-

Dors-

Digit

Phob-

Rachi-

Later-

Colla-

Mamm-

Pleur-

Peps-

Cine-

Calc-

Cheir-

Tarso-