EMT: Prefix, Suffix, Abbreviations Part 3

Medical Terminology – Root Words

This flashcard set features common medical root words related to the circulatory and immune systems. It helps students and healthcare learners recognize and understand the meanings behind terms involving blood, cells, vessels, immunity, and related structures.

HOSA: Medical Terminology Prefixes

Prefixes meaning "no," "not," or "without." Commonly used in medical terms like anemia (lack of blood), anoxia (lack of oxygen), and anesthesia (without sensation). Prefix meaning "away from." Often seen in terms like abduction, which means moving a limb away from the body.

HOSA: Medical Terminology 2019 Stuff Not In Other Class

Refers to striated (skeletal) muscle, which is the type of muscle attached to bones and responsible for voluntary movements. A condition characterized by pain or limping caused by inadequate blood flow to the muscles, often during exercise or walking.

HOSA: Medical Terminology 2019 Diseases And Disorders

A genetic disorder present from birth that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, causing thick mucus buildup and leading to respiratory and digestive problems.

HOSA: Medical Terminology 2019 Chapter 2 Health And Disease

This flashcard set covers foundational medical roots related to body tissues, including aden/o (gland) and adip/o (fat), helping learners understand terms connected to health and disease.

HOSA: Medical Terminology 2019 All Prefix/Suffix/Roots

This flashcard set includes essential medical root words such as nephr/o (meaning kidney) and thromb/o (meaning clot), providing a foundation for understanding common medical terminology.