PARA-
Identify the prefix in paranasal. PREFIX. Indicates number, time, position, measurement, direction, or negation. A word part that is affixed to the beginning of a word.
What is the root word of paranasal?
Adjacent to the nasal cavities. [para- + L.
nasus
, nose]
What is the prefix of polyuria?
polyuria. Prefix: poly- Prefix Definition:
many; much
.
What is the paranasal?
(PAYR-uh-NAY-zul SY-nus)
One of many small hollow spaces in the bones around the nose
. Paranasal sinuses are named after the bones that contain them: frontal (the lower forehead), maxillary (cheekbones), ethmoid (beside the upper nose), and sphenoid (behind the nose).
What is the prefix of intervertebral?
Vertebra. intervertebral. Between the vertebra (backbone) Prefix.
Root
.
How is polyuria defined?
Polyuria has generally been defined as
a urine output exceeding 3 L/day in adults and 2 L/m
2
in children
. It must be differentiated from the more common complaints of frequency or nocturia, which may not be associated with an increase in the total urine output.
Which word parts pertain to the kidneys?
Renal
is pertaining to the kidneys. Medulla is the inner part of an organ. The renal medulla is the inner part or the middle portion of the kidney. Renal is pertaining to the kidneys.
What is the prefix for pertaining to?
| Prefix/Suffix Meaning | – ary pertaining to | –ase enzyme | –asthenia weakness | –ation process |
|---|
Is paranasal sinus disease serious?
Paranasal sinuses
Paranasal sinus disease is
common and on occasion can become life-threatening if not treated in a timely fashion
. At birth the maxillary sinuses and ethmoid air cells are present but hypoplastic.
Which paranasal sinus is most prone to infection?
The biggest sinus cavity is
the maxillary cavity
, and it is one of the cavities that most often becomes infected.
What does paranasal sinus disease mean?
Paranasal sinusitis is
an inflammation of the mucous membranes in the paranasal sinuses
. The sinuses are cavities in the facial bones next to, behind and above the nose. All paranasal sinuses are connected to the nasal cavities and lined with mucous membrane.
Which word part means vertebra?
| Part Definition | vertebr – vertebra, spine | vesic-, vesico- vesicle (cyst or pouch) |
|---|
Which suffix means death decay?
What suffix means tissue death or decay? –
necrosis
.
Which word root means finger and toe bones?
Phalang/o
.
Phalanges
. Bones of fingers and toes.
