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Dive into Lesson 5 of the Dean Vaughn Series as we explore key terms related to the female reproductive system and various medical prefixes and suffixes. This lesson covers essential vocabulary including 'ova' (egg), '-centesis' (puncture), and 'onco-' (mass/tumor), among others. Enhance your understanding of medical terminology with concise definitions and practical usage of terms like 'myel-' (spinal cord), 'lacrim-' (tear), and 'thorac-' (chest). Perfect for students in health-related fields or anyone interested in medical language.
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Flashcards Lesson 5 Based on the Dean Vaughn Series First Term
ovar-, ova egg, female reproductive cell
-centesis puncture
oto- ear
bili- bile
squam- scale
mening- membrane
cec- blind passage
macul- spot (or stain)
-pexy suspension, fixation
onco- mass, tumor, swelling
or- mouth
sub- under, beneath, below
spiro- coil
lacrim- tear
viscero- organ
lact- milk
onych- nail, claw
thorac chest
pyle-pyloro- gate
bladder vesic-
sphenic- wedge wedge-shaped
myel- marrow spinal cord
anti- against
myco- fungus
hallux- great toe big toe