Medical Terminology

Front

amni/o

Back

amnion (sac surrounding embryo)

Front

culd/o

Back

cul-de-sac

Front

What is the purpose of double-clamping in surgical procedures?

Back

isolate a blood vessel

Front

What type of incision is commonly used for open abdominal procedures?

Back

Midline Incision

Front

mast/o

Back

breast

Front

What does the prefix 'hepat/o' refer to?

Back

liver

Front

What is the medical term for inflammation of the stomach?

Back

gastritis

Front

What does 'nephro' refer to in medical terminology?

Back

kidney

Front

What is the term for the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

Back

cholecystectomy

Front

What does 'dermat/o' mean?

Back

skin