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Med Terminology
CH 9/10 & Dental Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ventricul/o | Root word for ventricle |
| Sept/o | Root word for Septum |
| Aort | Root word for aorta |
| Sin/o and Sinus/o | Root words for sinus |
| Phren/o | Root word for diaphragm |
| Hemorrhage | Loss of blood |
| Endodontist | Dental specialist that focus on the dental pulp, root canals, and treating tooth pain |
| Trismus | also known as "Lockjaw"; is the spasm of jaw muscles that restrict normal movement |
| Candidiasis | Fungal infection causing creamy white patched or lesions on the tongue or inner checks |
| Sial/o | Root word for Saliva or salivary gland |
| Stom / Stomat / -stomia | Root word for mouth or opening |
| Pericardium | Tissue around the heart |
| Bradypnea | Slow breathing |
| Pulmonary Angiography | Recording of pulmonary blood vessel activity |
| Rhinitis | Inflammation of the nasal passage |