Medical Terminology Flashcard 2: Combining Words

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Carditis

Back

Inflammation of the heart

Front

Which term describes the surgical repair of the stomach?

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Gastroplasty

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Neuralgia

Back

Nerve pain

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Which term refers to the inflammation of the skin?

Back

Dermatitis

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What does 'Hepatology' study?

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Liver

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Role of a 'Nephrologist'?

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Specialist in kidneys

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Pulmonectomy

Back

Removal of a lung

Front

Which term describes a brain tumor?

Back

Encephaloma

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Purpose of a 'Laryngoscope'?

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Instrument to view the larynx

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Rhinitis

Back

Inflammation of the nose