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segmentum, -i, n.

segment (L. a piece removed by cutting)

segmentalis, -e

segmental

semilunaris, -e

semilunar (fr. L. semiluna, h

septalis, -e

septal

cuspis septalis ventriculi dextri

septal cuspid of the right ventricle

Gr. capnos

smoke, carbon dioxide

myomalacia cordis

soft heart muscles

Interstitium [interval space]

space between two tissues

sphenoidalis, -e

sphenoidal (fr. Gr. sphen, a wedge)

pyoptysis

spitting pus

N.B. Ptyal-, pty-

spittle, saliva, hyperptyalism

lien, lienis, m.

spleen (L. milt, the spleen)

splenicus, -a, -um

splenic

-stasis

standing still

subclavius, -a, -um

subclavian (fr. L. clavis, key, hence clavicle)

R. superficialis arteriae circumflexae femoris

superficial branch of the circumflex artery of the femur

Gr. oidema

swelling

Lymphadenopathy (LAD)

swollen lymph nodes

tendineus, -a, -um

tendinous

chordae ventriculi cordis tendineae

tendinous cords of the ventricle of the heart

cor, cordis, n.

the heart

L. auscultare

to listen to [René T. H. Laënnec (1816)]

Claudere, clausum (clus-):

to shut, to close Claudification, Circumclusion, Malocclusion

trachea, -ae, f.

trachea (fr. Gr. trachus, rough)

trachealis, -e

tracheal

arcus venosus pedis dorsalis

venous dorsal arch of the foot

ventricularis, -e

ventricular

vertebralis, -e

vertebral

visceralis, -e

visceral

vocalis, -e

vocal

paries, perietis

wall

schizophrenia

a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions

Atmogenic

of atmospheric origin by condensation, wind action, or deposition from volcanic vapors

inspire

to breathe in

expire

to breathe out

Gr. phrassein (phrag-; phrax-)

to fence in, block up

A 'spiny-chested dinosaur' is best termed a:

Echinostethosaur

Hemomediastinum

Effusion of blood into mediastinal spaces.

Modern roots pyr-, ge-, hydr-, and aer- are derived from the Greek words for the four:

Elements

Erastistratus and the diagnosis of lovesickness

Erasistratus Discovers the Cause of Antiochus's Disease Jacques-Louis David, 1774

Red blood cells are termed:

Erythrocytes

The basic term component that means 'broad, wide':

Eury-

Aneurysm

Eury- (Gr. eurys, wide, broad) Eurycephalic Eurytherm Urethreurynter

William Harvey (1578-1657)

Exercitatio anatomica de motu cordis et sanguinis in animalibus - 1628 Refutation of Galen L. capillus, hair

True or False, the proto- in protoplasm and protozoa means 'one'.

False

The 'study of moisture' is best termed

Hygrology

The 'study of moisture' is best termed:

Hygrology

Hypercarbia =

Hypercapnia

Hypercarbia = _________

Hypercapnia - increased CO2 in blood

What is the gender of 'pulmonis' in 'A. pulmonis dextra'?

Masculine

The space/cavity containing the heart and its vessels that stands between the lungs is called the:

Mediastinum

Tunica bronchi lobaris sinistri

Membrane of the left lobar bronchus

The combining form in oropharynx means:

Mouth

cancrum nasi (PL)

ulcer of nose

oxyphil

unknown function

L. valva, -ae, valvula, -ae

valve

valva, -ae, f.

valve (L. a Roman folding door)

valvae venae pulmonalis

valves of the pulmonary vein

valvularis, -e

valvular

valvula, -ae, f

valvule (L. a small valva)

Gr. atmos

vapor or gas

Phleb/o

vein

venosus, -a, -um

venous

ventriculus, -i, m.

ventricle (L. a little belly)

L. Ventriculus, -I

ventricular hypertrophy supraventricular ventriculus sinister ventriculi cerebri

vertebra, -ae, f.

vertebra (L. joint, backbone)

Plicae glottidis vocales

vocal folds of the glottis

Paries, parietis, m.

wall

paries, parietis, m.

wall (L. a wall of a building)

Gr. phthisis

wasting

nephrophthisis

wasting of the kidney (TB)

hydrocephalus

water on the brain

Four Qualities

wet, dry, hot, cold

hygrostomia

excess saliva

Air

Gr. aer, aeros

Aristotle and Anapnea

Gr. anapneein

Earth

Gr. ge, geon

Swelling in an extremity caused by poor function of the lymphatic system is best termed:

Lymphedema

What is the gender of 'lobaris' in 'Bronchus lobaris superior sinister'?

Masculine

Vv. mediastinales superiores

Mediastinal superior veins

Segmentum pulmonis parietale superius

Parietal superior segment of the lung

The combining form for 'formation' is:

Plas/o

'More than the normal amounts of cells' is best termed:

Pleiocytosis

Pleura cavitatis thoracis

Pleura of the cavity of the thorax

A term component meaning 'gas':

Pneumat/o

Which of the following can mean 'lung':

Pneumon/o Pulmon/o

Paries naris nasi posterior

Posterior wall of the nostril of the nose

Anastasis

Resurrection

arteriosus, -a, -um

arterial

R. ascendens arteriae anterioris profundae

ascendent branch of the deep anterior artery

atrialis, -e

atrial

atrium, -i

atrium atriotome atriomegaly vena atrii sinistri

atrium, -i, n.

atrium (L. a Roman foreroom)

-phil

attracted to, tendency towards, craving for

dorsum nasi (AL)

back of nose

basalis, -e

basal

basis, basis, f.

base (L. pedestal, base)

Gr. physa

bellows; gas or air bubble

Pharyngemphraxis

blockage of the pharynx

L. Sanguis, Sanguinis M

blood

sanguis, sanguinis, m.

blood

sanguineus, -a, -um

blood (L. bloody)

-emia

blood condition

Hemothorax

blood in the pleural cavity

Septicemia

blood poisoning

sanguine

blood red

Ser/o

blood serum (or clear bodily fluid)

vasa sanguinea septi thymi

blood vessels of the septum of the thymus

Four Humors

blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile

Cyanosis

bluish discoloration of the skin

L. arcus, m.

bow, arch

ramus, -i, m.

branch

hemolysis

breakdown of red blood cells

Pneuma

breath

-Pnea

breathing

bronchialis, -e

bronchial

bronchiolus, -i, m.

bronchiole (little bronchus)

caroticus, -a, -um

carotid

L. antrum, -i

cave

Bile

chole

trachoma

chronic, contagious form of conjunctivitis that typically leads to blindness

Chylothorax

chyle in the chest

Serous

clear, watery plasma (blood coagulation)

The combining form in thrombograph indicates this device specifically records:

clots

Atelectasis

collapsed lung (incomplete expansion)

communis, -e

common

concha, -ae, f.

concha (fr. Gr. konche, a sea-shell, a cockle)

-cytosis

condition of cells

coronarius, -a, -um

coronary

L. tussis

cough

Hemoptysis

coughing up blood

hemoptysis

coughing up blood

cranium, -i

cranium (L. skull)

L. Saeptum, -i wall, barrier

creating an enclosure

cuspis, cuspidis, f.

cuspid (L. a point)

cuspidalis, -e

cuspidal (L. pointed)

diaphragma, diaphragmatis, n.

diaphragm (fr. Gr. a partition wall, barrier)

diaphragmaticus, -a, -um

diaphragmatic

Dyspnea

difficulty breathing

dyspnea

difficulty breathing

Dysphonia (Trachyphonia)

difficulty producing speech sounds, usually due to hoarseness

phrenoptosis

drooping of the diaphragm

platypnea

dyspnea in upright position

endocardialis, -e

endocardial

endocardium, -i, n.

endocardium (L. structure within the heart)

epiglotticus, -a, -um

epiglottic

epiglottis, epiglottidis, f.

epiglottis (fr. Gr. upon the glotta)

ethmoidalis, -e

ethmoidal (fr. Gr. ethmos, a strainer)

polycythemia

excess of red blood cells

hypercapnia

excessive carbon dioxide in the blood

pertussis

excessive cough (whooping)

diastoles

expansion

L. spirare, spiratum

to breath, blow

Gr. emphysan

to inflate

os, oris, n.

mouth

glottis

mouth of windpipe

The basic term component that means 'rough':

Trachy-

True or False, William Harvey used the Latin word for hair, capillus, to describe the connections between the veins and arteries.

True

True or False, in Aristotle's classification system, animals with a pneumon were considered superior to animals that did not have a pneumon.

True

True or False, in ancient Greek medicine, the sphygmos was used for diagnostic purposes, which is where we get the terms 'rhythm', 'systole', and 'diastole':

True

The _______ pleura covers the lungs:

Visceral

alveolus, -i, m.

alveolus (L. little hollow, bucket)

Reticulocytosis

an increased number of immature erythrocytes in the blood

N.B. Ox/o

anoxic, hypoxia

anaerobe

any organism that is able to live without oxygen

Gr. Plasma

anything molded or formed

aorta, -ae, f.

aorta (fr. Gr. "something hung")

Names of Vessels

aorta, brachiocephalic, left common carotid, left subclavian

aorticus, -a, -um

aortic

apex, apicis, m.

apex (L. the top)

apicalis, -e

apical

arcus, -us, m.

arch (L. a bow, vault, arch)

Vasculature

arteria dorsalis pedis (dorsal artery of the foot) vena cava venae cordis minimae (least veins of the heart) vas capillare vas deferens (deferent vessel)

brachiocephalicus, -a, -um

brachiocephalic

L. Plexus, -um M.

braided

spir/o

breathing

platy

broad, flat

orantral

mouth sinus

Mucus

muc/o, muc/i, blenn/o

Sputum

mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth

Fluids of the Respiratory Tract

mucus, phlegm, sputum

myocardialis, -e

myocardial

myocardium, -i, n.

myocardium (L. muscle structure of the heart)

tracheostenosis

narrowing of the trachea

nasalis, -e

nasal

trachel-

neck

L. neuter

neither

nervi septi atriorum

nerves of the septum of the atria

What is the gender of 'cordis' in 'vena cordis magna'?

neuter

What is the gender of 'interventriculare' in 'septum interventriculare'?

neuter

Neoplasm

new growth

nodus, -i, m.

node (L. a knot)

What is the case of 'coronaria' in 'A. coronaria sinistra'?

nominative

What is the case of 'pulmonalis' in 'Margo inferior pulmonalis'?

nominative

What is the case of 'venosus' in 'sanguis cutis antebrachii venosus'

nominative

eucapnia

normal level of CO2 in arterial blood

nasus, -i, m.

nose

Epistaxis

nosebleed

naris, -is, f.

nostril

karyotheca

nuclear membrane

karyozoic

nucleus animal

Urethrophraxis

obstruction of the urethra

Emphraxis

obstruction; blockage

oralis, -e

oral

Viscus, visceris, n.

organ

What is the number of 'nares' in 'Nares nasales'?

plural

What is the number of 'sinus' in 'Sinus paranasales'?

plural

L. cuspis, cuspidis, f.

point •bicuspid, tricuspid, cuspis septalis

Palpitations

pounding, racing heartbeats

Poikilocytosis

presence of large, irregularly shaped red blood cells

Anisocytosis

presence of red blood cells of unequal size

blennogenic

producing mucus

pulmonalis, -e

pulmonary

cor pulmonale

pulmonary heart

sphygmos

pulse

Pyothorax

pus in the chest cavity

Empyema

pus in the pleural cavity

Gr. sepsis

putrefaction (to make rotten, spoil)

oxylalia

rapid speech

Gr. ptyein

to spit

bronchus, -i, m.

bronchus (fr. Gr. windpipe)

polypnea

rapid, shallow breathing

carbonaceous

relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon

anapnoes

respiration

respiratio, -onis, f.

respiration (L. an exhalation, taking a breath)

respiratorius, -a, -um,

respiratory

rhythmon

rhythm, regularity

Gr. pleuron

rib, side

L. pleura, -ae

rib, side

crus dextrum fasciculi atrioventricularis

right leg of the atrioventricular bundle

Types of Aneurysms

saccular, fusiform, dissecting

septum, -i, n

septum (L. a wall, barrier, an enclosure)

L. Serum - Whey

serum

Gr. Oxys

sharp, acute, keen, pungent, acid (oxygen)

sinus, -us, m.

sinus (L. a curve, a fold/pocket in a garment, a bay)

nucleomicrosome

small body associated with nucleus

splen, splenis, m.

spleen (L. milt, the spleen)

lienalis, -e

splenic

Gr. stethos, chest

stethomyitis phonostethograph stethoscope

Hemostasis

stoppage of bleeding

hematology

study of blood

pleurocentesis

surgical puncture of the pleura to remove fluid

thoracocentesis

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity

atrioseptoplasty

surgical reconstruction of septum near atrium

cholecystectomy

surgical removal of the gallbladder

psyches

the human soul, mind, or spirit

antrostomy

the operation of making an opening into an antrum for the purpose of drainage

Phlegm

thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages

pachyderma laryngis (PL)

thick skin of larynx

Effusion of blood into the pleural cavity is called a hemo________.

thorax

Gr. Thorax, breastplate

thorax

L. Thorax, thoracis

thorax

thymicus, -a, -um

thymic

What is the gender of 'mitralis' in 'valvula mitralis'?

feminine

pyrogen

fever-producing agent

Four elements

fire, earth, air, and water

Stroma [Gr., bed covering]

fluid portion of the chloroplast; outside of the thylakoids

plica, -ae, f.

fold (L. plicare, to fold together)

L. sinus, -us, m.

fold, curve (cavity) Roman = clothes pocket

frons, frontis, f.

forehead

frontalis, -e

frontal

mycoplasma pulmonis (PL)

fungus formation on lungs

cholelith

gallstone

L. corona

garland or crown

What is the case of 'carotidis' in 'tunica media carotidis'?

genitive

What is the case of 'dorsalis' in 'arteriae cranii dorsalis'?

genitive

What is the case of 'nasi' in 'Tunica septi nasi'?

genitive

What is the case of 'ventriculi' in 'chordae tendinae ventriculi'

genitive

glotticus, -a, -um

glottic

glottis, glottidis, f.

glottis (fr. Gr. glotta, tongue)

lobulus, -i, m.

lobule (L. little lobe)

Gr. Philos

love

Gr. pneumon, pneumonos

lung

pulmo, pulmonis, m.

lung

pneumon/o

lung N.B. pneumarthrosis, pneumocentesis

lympha, -ae, f.

lymph (fr. Gr. clear water, particularly from springs)

lympha nodi lymphoidei axillae

lymph of the lymphatic node of the armpit

lymphaticus, -a, -um lymphoideus, -a, -um

lymphatic

Which of the words in 'vasa lymphatica axillae' is an adjective?

lymphatica

What is the gender of 'laryngis' in 'Facies laryngis'?

masculine

maxilla, -ae, f.

maxilla (L. upper jaw)

maxillaris, -e

maxillary

sinus maxillaris (AL)

maxillary sinus

anemometer

measures wind speed

meatus, -us, m.

meatus (L. a way, path)

viscus, visceris, n.

organ (L. internal organ; soft fleshy part)

viscus, visceris

organs

ostium, -i, n.

orifice (L. door, mouth)

ostia venarum lienis

orifices of the veins of the spleen

N.B. When cavus modifies vena, it should be simply translated 'vena cava.'

ostium venae cavae = orifice of the vena cava

Gr. asthma

panting

parietalis, -e

parietal

L. pectus, pectoris n. chest

pectoral pectus carinatum angina pectoris

pelvicus, -a, -um

pelvic

pelvis, -is, f.

pelvis (L. a basin)

pericardialis, -e

pericardial

pericardium, -i, n.

pericardium (L. structure around the heart)

theca cordis

pericardium (theca = chest)

polymorphonuclear

pertaining to a white blood cell with a multi-lobed; neutrophil

alveolar

pertaining to the alveolus

gasphysophorous

pertains to air or gas bubble

pharyngealis, -e

pharyngeal

pharynx, pharyngis, m.

pharynx (fr. Gr. the throat)

phlegm

phlegm, phlegmatos

pleura, -ae, f.

pleura (fr. Gr. pleuron, rib, side)

pleuralis, -e

pleural

plexus, -us, m.

plexus (L. plexus, braided)

pulmo dexter (AL)

right lung

valvula semilunaris dextra

right semilunar valvule

trachy-

rough

nasus, -i, nose sinus, sinus, m. sinus larynx, laryngis, m. trachea, -ae, trachea

bronchus, -i, bronchus -Bronchiolus, -i, bronchiole pulmo, pulmonis, m. lung thorax, thoracis, m. thorax

L. carbo, carbonis

burning, carbon, carbon dioxide

Rhinorrhea

runny nose

canalis, -is, m.

canal (L. a waterpipe, channel)

vas capillare pulmonis

capillary vessel of the lung

cardiovascularis, -e

cardiovascular

carotis, carotidis, f.

carotid (fr. Gr. karodes, causing stupor, soporific)

sanguiferous

carrying/conducting blood

cavitas, cavitatis, f.

cavity

cellula, -ae, f.

cell (L. little chamber)

thymus, -i, m.

thymus (fr. Gr. a warty excrescence)

circumflexus, -a, -um

circumflex (fr. L. circumflectere, to bend around)

Chronon

time

Thrombo

clot

Status

condition/ state

systoles

contraction

chorda, -ae, f.

cord (L. cord, rope, musical string)

corona, -ae, f.

corona (L. a crown, garland)

cranialis, -e

cranial

thoracostomy

creation of an opening in the chest

L. jacere, jactum (ject-)

to throw

Gr. ballein

to throw; bole - a throw

Caseous necrosis

degeneration and death of tissue with a cheese-like appearance

melancholy

depression

L. diaphragma, diaphragmatis, n.

diaphragm

Gr. glossa, glotta

tongue

tonsilla, -ae, f.

tonsil (L. an almond, tonsils of the throat)

tonsillaris, -e

tonsillar

Gr. tracheia arteria

trachea

trache-

trachea

Which of the following is TRUE:

A) In ancient Greek medicine, phlebotomy was used for therapeutic purposes B) Listerine is named after the inventor of an antiseptic surgical technique. C) In ancient medicine, the purpose of respiration was thought to be cooling the heart

A spiny-chested dinosaur is best termed a

Acanthostethosaur

What part of speech is 'diaphragmatica' in 'Facies diaphragmatica cavitatis thoracalis'?

Adjective

Partes alveolares mandibulae

Alveolar parts of the mandible

The best term for a cavity or bucket-shaped structure:

Alveolus

The medical terms for pain/pressure in the upper chest, difficulty breathing, and profuse sweating are:

Angina pectoris, dyspnea, diaphoresis

tricuspidalis, -e

tricuspid (L. three pointed)

truncus, -i, m.

trunk (L. the trunk or a tree)

phthisis bronchi (PL)

tuberculosis of bronchus

tunica, -ae, f.

tunic (L. a garment worn under a Roman toga)

apogeotropic

turn away from earth

L. venter, ventris, m. belly, cavity

Ventriflexion Dorsiventral Biventer

Eos Greek Goddess of Sunrise

"rosy-fingered dawn"

Canales respiratorii thoracis

Respiratory canals of the thorax

Anemia

a deficiency of red blood cells

What is the number of 'capillaria' in 'vasa capillaria manus'?

plural

Diaphoresis

-phoresis = Gr. phorein - to bear or carry

Ramus arteriae inferioris is best translated

Branch of the inferior artery

Modern roots hem-, phlegm-, chol-, and melanchol- are derived from the Greek words for the four:

Humors

epiglottis

A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering.

Atmosphere

A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon.

Emphysema

A serious disease that destroys lung tissue and causes breathing difficulties.

Neutrophil

A type of white blood cell that engulfs invading microbes and contributes to the nonspecific defenses of the body against disease.

Cellulae ethmoidales anteriores

Anterior ethmoidal cells

Arcus cartilaginis trachealis

Arch of the tracheal cartilage

Aa. segmentorum apicalium pulmonum

Arteries of the apical segments of the lungs

Surgical device for cutting into the upper chamber (or fore-room) of the heart:

Atriotome

N.B. V. and Vv. stand for vena and venae respectively. Likewise, A. and Aa. stand for arteria and arteriae, and R. and Rr. stand for ramus and rami.

Because plexus is a fourth declension noun, its plural should be translated plexuses, not plexi.

The most likely subject matter of a medical journal called 'Thrombus' is:

Blood clots

The suffix in anemia, septicemia, and leukemia means:

Blood condition

Leukemia

Blood condition of white cells; malignant (cancerous) condition.

Vasa sanguinea intrapulmonalia

Blood intrapulmonary vessels

The combining form spir/o means:

Breathing

The suffix in hyperpnea, hypopnea, and bradypnea means:

Breathing

An abnormal obstruction/blockage of the lower airways of the respiratory system is best termed:

Brochiemphraxis

An abnormal dilation of the lower airways of the respiratory system is best termed:

Bronchiectasis

A biventer animal literally has two:

Cavities/ bellies

The combining form chromat/o in hematochromatosis means:

Color

Systema cardiovasculare: partes cordis

Cor, cordis n. heart Saeptum, -i, septum Valva, -ae, valve Valvula, -ae, valve Cuspis, cuspidis, f. point Atrium, -i, atrium Ventriculus, -i, ventricle Pericardium, -i, -Endocardium, -i -Myocardium, -i

L. cor, cordis, n. heart

Cordate vs. Chordate Cordial

Crown-like =

Coron/o

L. Corona, Corolla, -ae crown, circular

Corona dentis Coronal ligament Corolla Coroner?

Aa. atrii dextri cordis coronariae

Coronary arteries of the right atrium of the heart

Carotis colli profunda

Deep carotid of the neck

The phrenic nerve innervates the:

Diaphragm

The root phren- in phrenic nerve indicates that it innervates the:

Diaphragm

The basic term component 'poikilo' in poikilocytosis means:

Diverse, irregular

The root in 'atherectomy' means:

Fatty paste/plaque

What is the gender of 'parietales' in 'Pleurae cavitatis parietales'?

Feminine

Lymphatic System Overview

Filters microorganisms and foreign particles Maintains the body's internal fluid environment Carries fats away from digestive organs

The root plas- in myelodysplasia means:

Formation

Parenchyma [Gr. what is pour in beside]

Fundamental tissue composed of thin-walled living cells that function in photosynthesis and storage.

Water

Gr. hydor, hydatos (hydr-)

Wet

Gr. hygra

Cold

Gr. psychros

Fire

Gr. pyr, pyros

Hot

Gr. thermos

Dry

Gr. xeros

Which of the following is TRUE concerning Aristotle's taxonomy of animals

He placed emphasis on the relationship between the soul and the respiratory organs to determine which animals were most like humans

The Cord- in Cordata means

Heart

The most likely subject matter of a journal of cardiology called 'Cuspides' is:

Heart valves

Aristotelian notions of respiration

Heat and the movement of the lungs pneein, pneuma and pneumon NB ana- up, back, again, against, back or "re-".

Sanguin/o =

Hemat/o

Pneumon and Aristotle's Classification of Animals

Hierarchical / Anthropocentric / Teleological Soul and Form -Blood, heart, lungs

An intraluminal stent is placed within the _________ of a blood vessel

Hole

The combining form in anthropoglot means:

Human

Margo inferior lobi pulmonis

Inferior border of the lobe of the lung

Margo inferior lobi pulmonis =

Inferior border of the lobe of the lung

Meatus conchae nasi inferiores

Inferior meatuses of the concha of the nose

An enlarged nucleus of a cell is best termed:

Karyomegaly

Angina pectoris

L. angina, choking, strangling

Dissecting

L. dis- apart + secare, sectum - to cut

Fusiform

L. fusus- spindle

Palpitation

L. palpitare, to move quickly, tremble, or throb - N.B. Palpation (L. palpare - to stroke or touch)

Saccular

L. saccus - bag, sack ◦Saccus lacrimalis

A downward displacement of the anatomical structure called the 'voice box':

Laryngoptosis

Which of the following roots means 'to bear or convey':

Lat- Ger- Phor-

A diminished number of white blood cells:

Leukocytopenia

Inflammation of a lymph node is best termed:

Lymphadenitis

The term 'neutro', as in neutrophil and neutron, means:

Neither

L. Rete, retis, n.

Net

A retiform structure is shaped like a:

Netting

Joseph Lister (1827-1912)

On the Antiseptic Principles of the Practice of Surgery -1867

Pars oralis pharyngis

Oral part of the pharynx

The term ostium as in ostium bronchi means:

Orifice

Arcus venosus palmaris superficialis

Palmar superficial venous arch

The _______ pleura covers the wall of the thorax:

Parietal

Sphygmos in Ancient Medicine

Pulse Lore -Anting, Gazelle, Gallop

Vv. radiales venarum profundarum membri superioris

Radial veins of the deep veins of the superior limb

L. Ramus, -i branch

Ramification ramus dexter a. pulmonalis (right branch of pulmonary article)

Nervi laryngeales recurrentes

Recurrent laryngeal nerves

Galen's kardia

Role of hear Right vs Left ventricle Arterial vs Venous blood Pores in the septum anastomoses N.B. ECG vs EKG

Gr. eos

Rose-colored

A wall between two cavities is best termed a:

Septum

Combining form for the blood fluid left over after clotting:

Ser/o

The watery portion of the blood after coagulation:

Serum

A URI affecting the paranasal cavities:

Sinusitis

A narrowing of the mitral valve is also called a __________ ________ valve?

Stenotic bicuspid

Gr. basis

Step, base

Aa. tracheae superficiales

Superficial arteries of the trachea

Arteria ventriculi superior is best translated:

Superior artery of the ventricle

Ostium bronchi segmentalis lateralis superius

Superior orifice of the segmental lateral bronchus

plasmoptysis

Swelling and bursting of a cell when suspended in a hypotonic solution.

Galen

Synopsis of his own books on the pulse

Anatomical Latin:

Systema Respiratorium

Metastasis

The spread of cancer cells beyond their original site

Ectoplasm

The thin, watery cytoplasm near the plasma membrane of some cells. (ghost)

The pericardium is a membrane that sheaths/encases the heart, which is why it is also called the ______ of the heart:

Theca

N.B. The Latin words meatus and sinus are fourth declension nouns.

Therefore, the plural forms of these nouns are translated into English 'meatuses' and 'sinuses,' not meati and sini.

Its basic term components indicate that the glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the:

Throat and tongue

True or False, the proto- in protoplasm and protozoa means 'first'

True

True or False, the suffix -phil in neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil indicate an attraction for a particular stain.

True

The prefix 'aniso' in anisocytosis literally means

Unequal

Phelbotomy/Venesection in Medicine

Use in ancient Greek medicine Prophylactic / Therapeutic Evacuation/ Diversion Cupping

L. varix, varicis swollen, twisted (vein)

Varicose Varices

Your patient has a swollen twisted vein and an abnormal bulge/widening of an artery. The best medical terms for these are:

Varix and aneurysm

Systema cardiovasculare: vasa

Vas, vasis, n. vessel Arteria, -ae, arteria -Arteriola, -ae, arteriole Vena, -ae, venae -Venula, -ae, venule Aorta, -ae, aorta

A drug that dilates vessels is best termed a ______dilator.

Vaso

The best translation of venae naris is:

Veins of the nostril

Plexus venosus suboccipitalis venae brachiocephalicae

Venous suboccipital plexus of the brachiocephalic vein

Tunica diaphragmatica visceralis

Visceral diaphragmatic membrane

Vallum sinus nasalis superioris

Wall of the superior nasal sinus

carbuncle

a cluster of connected furuncles (boils)

Chylothorax

a condition marked by lymphatic fluid in the pleural space caused by a leak in the thoracic duct.

Prostate

a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.

spirometry

a measurement of breathing

Gr. aneurysma

a widening

abdomen, abdominis, n.

abdomen (L. belly)

abdominalis, -e

abdominal

Pleural effusion

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

pleural effusion

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

para physin

abnormal nature

apnea

absence of breathing

oxycephaly

acute head

Ob- (o-, oc-, op-)

against, in the way, facing (intensive)

mucolytic

agent capable of dissolving or liquefying mucus

Aer

air

Pneumothorax

air in the pleural cavity

pneumat/o

air, gas, respiration

Scala naturae

all living organisms arranged in a linear order from simple to complex

alveolaris, -e

alveolar

tunica externa venae cavae superioris

external tunic of the superior vena cava

pyrophobia

fear of fevers

capnophobic

fear of smoke

Seroculture

growing something in the serum

Blood

haima, haimatos

Atherosclerosis

hardening of fatty plaque

Arteriosclerosis

hardening of the arteries

Mitre (Gr. mitra)

headband, persian head-dress

diaphragmatocele

hernia of the diaphragm

hygroscopy

humid air

trachelokyphosis

humped neck

mediastinum, -i

in the middle

ateloglossia

incomplete development of the tongue

atelostomia

incomplete mouth

Atel/o

incomplete, imperfect

emphytou thermotetos

innate heat

hypocarbia

insufficient carbon dioxide

tunica interna trunci brachiocephalici

internal tunic of the brachiocephalic trunk

pleuroclysis

irrigation of the pleura

-clysis

irrigation, washing out

L. ferre, latum

to bear, carry N.B. duc-; fer-; ger-; phor-; port-

articulationes laryngis (AL)

joints of larynx

Gr. karyon

kernel (nucleus)

L. nucleus

kernel (nucleus)

anhydremia

lack of water in blood

laryngealis, -e

laryngeal

laryngeus, -a, -um

laryngeal

larynx, laryngis, m.

larynx (fr. Gr. upper part of the windpipe)

L. lumen, luminis, n.

light

Aether

light substance (gas) upper air, clear sky

L. alveolus, -i

little hollow, small cavity, bucket (teeth or red blood cells)

lobaris, -e

lobar

lobus, -i, m

lobe (Gr. husk, pod, lobe of ear)

Which word does 'superioris' modify in 'Rami bronchiales ventrales lobi superioris'?

lobi

mediastinalis, -e

mediastinal

mediastinum, -i, n.

mediastinum (L. that which stands in the middle)

Black bile

melanchole

Gr. phren

mind, diaphragm

mitralis, -e

mitral (fr. Gr. mitre, a two pointed hat)

Basophil

white blood cell containing granules that stain blue; associated with release of histamine and heparin

Eosinophil

white blood cell containing granules that stain red; associated with allergic reactions

anemone

wind flower

Gr. pneuma, pneumatos

wind, breath of life

Gr. anemos

wind, gas


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