Medical Terminology Flashcard

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What does Cardiomyopathy mean?

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Disorder of the muscle of the heart.

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What is the term for the movement of a limb TOWARD the midline of the body?

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Adduction.

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What is the physician specializing in diseases and disorders of the heart called?

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Cardiologist.

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What prefix means 'deficient' or 'decreased'?

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Hypo.

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What does the term 'Abduction' refer to in medical terminology?

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The movement of a limb AWAY from the midline of the body.

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What is the meaning of 'Flexion' in terms of limb movement?

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The bending of a limb at a joint.

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What does 'Extension' mean in medical terms?

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The straightening of a limb at a joint.

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What is the role of a Pulmonologist?

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A physician specializing in diseases and disorders of the lungs.

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What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

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Inflammation.

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What does the prefix 'Hyper' mean?

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Excessive or above normal.