A thymectomy is an operation to remove the thymus. It usually results in remission of myasthenia gravis with the help of medication including steroids. Thymectomy is indicated when thymoma are present in the thymus.
Furthermore, which of these terms means excision of the thymus gland?
Term. thymectomy. Definition. EXCISION of the THYMUS GLAND.
Furthermore, what combining form refers to the thymus? splen/o; spleno. combining form that means thymus.
Secondly, which medical term means tumor of the thymus?
thymectomy. removal of a mediastinal orgaan called the thymus. thymom. tumor of the thymus gland.
What term means suture of the spleen?
splen/o. Build a word that means suture of the spleen.
What is the medical term for pertaining to poison '?
pertaining to poison (suffix) thyrotoxic.Which medical term means incision into the thyroid?
hyper (over/excessive) + cholesterol (cholesterol) + emia (blood condition) = excessive cholesterol in the blood. Which medical term means incision into the thyroid? Thyroiditis.Which term means abnormal condition of a pancreatic stone?
In the term endocrine, -crine means: Secrete. Use -iasis to build a word that means abnormal conditions of a pancreatic stone: Pancreatolithiasis.What term means condition of deficient glucose in the blood?
hypoglycemiaWhat is the medical term that means characterized by intermittent contractions group of answer choices?
Hypertension can cause what damaging effects on the kidney. The renal arteriolar become thickened and narrowed. Medical term that means characterized by intermittent contractions. Spasmodic.Which term means enlargement of the adrenal gland?
Term. ADRENOMEGALY. Definition. MED TERM FOR ENLARGEMENT OF THE ADRENAL GLAND.Which word part refers to a part of the adrenal glands?
What It Means| Suffix | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Aden/o | Gland |
| Adren/o | Adrenal glands |
| Andr/o | Male |
| Calc/o | Calcium |
What does Col O mean?
Roots Denoting Anatomical Location| abdomin/o | abdomen |
|---|---|
| chol/e | bile, gall |
| chondr/o | cartilage |
| cocc/i | coccus |
| col/o | colon |
What word means protein protection?
Med terms quiz 9 - Term Definition immunoglobulin The medical term means"protection protein Term Definition lymphedema The medical term means"lymph.Is O combining form?
A combining form is the combination of a root with a combining vowel. Example: ARTHR/O “ARTHR” is the root, and the “O” is the combining vowel. “O” is the most frequently used combining vowel.What does the combining form ather o mean?
athero- Combining form meaning gruellike, soft, pasty materials; atheroma, atheromatous. [G. athērē, gruel, porridge]What is the combining form meaning straight?
ortho- a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “straight,” “upright,” “right,” “correct” (orthodox) and on this model used in the formation of compound words (orthopedic).What term means flat plate?
Masseter. This term means flat plate: Laminate.What is the combining form for tissue?
histo- a combining form meaning “tissue,” used in the formation of compound words: histology.What combining form means chest?
ThoracoWhat is the combining form for duct?
Medical Terminology Combining Forms| A | B |
|---|---|
| duct/o | To lead, carry |
| duoden/o | Duodenum |
| dur/o | dura mater |
| electr/o | Electricity |
