Hypo- low/below normal/decreased Eu-/Normo- normal Pan-/Omni- all A-/An- absent/lacking Megalo- large/larger than average Prefixes:numerical Mono- single/singular/single Di- two/double Tri- three/triple Quad- four/quadruple Poly- many/a lot Oligo- few/several/very little Prefixes:speed P...
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Manifests itself as a swelling on the side of the scrotum which may look and feel like a “bag of worms.” May be surgically corrected if causing discomfort. This condition may also cause reduced sperm count and male sterility due to sluggish blood flow elevating testicular temperature. Cryptor...
Terminology Breakdown: Essential Terms and Definitions Ovulation: The release of eggs from the ovaries. Corpus luteum: A hormone-secreting structure that appears after the release of an egg. Fertilized: The egg fuses with the sperm. Copulation: Sexual Intercourse. ...
oligospermia A deficiency of spermatozoa in the semen, defined as a sperm count below 20 million per milliliter semen. oliguria Decreased urinary output. om/o shoulder -oma tumor, neoplasm omentum A double-layered fold of peritoneum that attaches the stomach to other organs in the abdominal...
Provide the prefix, root, and suffix for the following medical terminology: a. oxytocin b. testosterone c. estrogen Medical Terms: The use of medical terms in relation to the female and male reproductive systems allows for proper communication in the ...
Terminology regarding people who have experienced domestic abuse varies. The term “victim” is a term used by the criminal justice system and is also often used for someone who is currently or has recently experienced abuse. The term "survivor" is often us...
Answer to: Provide the prefix, root, and suffix for the following medical terminology: a. digitalis b. hypertension c. hormones d. prolactin By...
A spermolytic substance: A) Is used for benign prostatic hyperplasia B) Destroys sperm cells C) Is produced by the testes D) Produces sperm cells E) Increases potency B) Destroys sperm cells Hair-like tail region of the sperm is called: ...
you’re bound to hear many new terms and phrases that may be baffling initially. It may even seem like you need to learn an entirely new language to make sense of what’s going on. Don’t worry. This endometriosis glossary will walk you through the medical terminology so it’ll be easi...