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What does the prefix 'Eu-' signify in medical terminology?

  • Without/Absence
  • False
  • Good/Normal (correct)
  • Abnormal

Which prefix is used to indicate a condition that is below or deficient?

  • Hyper-
  • Pre-
  • Hypo- (correct)
  • Dys-

Identify the prefix that means 'between' in medical terms.

  • Sub-
  • Inter- (correct)
  • Retro-
  • Intra-

What prefix refers to a condition that occurs after an event or time?

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Which prefix denotes an 'excessive' condition?

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What is the purpose of prefixes in medical terminology?

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Which of the following correctly identifies the basic elements of a medical word?

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What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?

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What is the significance of using standardized medical terminology?

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Which prefix is used to indicate the concept of 'within' in medical terminology?

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Medical Terminology

The specialized language used in medicine to describe the human body, its components, processes, conditions, and procedures.

Combining Form

A word root combined with a combining vowel, used to build medical terms.

Suffix

A word part added to the end of a medical term that modifies its meaning.

Word Root

The core part of a medical term that often indicates the main meaning or part of the body.

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Prefix

A word part that is placed at the beginning of a medical term and changes its meaning.

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Prefix meaning 'within'

A prefix that indicates something is inside or enclosed by another structure. It is often used in anatomy to describe the location of an organ or structure.

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Prefix meaning 'between'

Indicates something is located between two structures.

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Prefix meaning 'below'

'Sub-' indicates something situated lower than another structure, often beneath or under it.

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Prefix meaning 'above'

'Supra-' describes something positioned above another structure, often higher or on top.

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Prefix meaning 'backward'

'Retro-' indicates a location behind or in the rear of something else.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Medical Terminology

  • Medical terminology is the language of medicine
  • It describes the human body, its components, processes, conditions, and procedures
  • Based on Greek and Latin, uniform globally
  • Mastering it is like learning a foreign language

Learning Objectives

  • Identify word parts in medical terms
  • Examine rules for building medical terms
  • Understand the difference between a prefix and a suffix

Importance of a Medical Terminology System

  • Enhances communication among healthcare professionals through a standardized language
  • Streamlines documentation, ensuring accuracy and reducing misinterpretations in medical records
  • Facilitates collaboration between specialists, improving patient care and outcomes

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

  • Prefix: Located at the beginning of a term, changes its meaning
  • Word Root: Refers to a body part or system, fundamental meaning
  • Combining Form: Word root combined with a combining vowel (often "o")
  • Suffix: Located at the end of a term, changes its meaning, often relating to procedures, conditions, or diseases

Prefixes

  • Located at the beginning of a word
  • Change the meaning of a term
  • Indicate number (e.g., bi-), position (e.g., sub-), direction (e.g., intra-), time (e.g., brady-), or negation (e.g., a- / an-)
  • Common prefixes include intra-, inter-, sub-, supra-, hyper-, retro-, peri-, poly-, oligo-, and bi/mono-

Common Prefixes (List)

  • *(Table format is not possible)

  • Intra- : within

  • Inter- : between

  • Sub-/Infra- : below

  • Supra-/Hyper- : above/excessive

  • Retro- : backward

  • Peri- : around

  • Poly- : many

  • Oligo- : few

  • Bi- : two

  • Mono- : one

  • A-/An- : without/absence

  • Dys- : abnormal/painful

  • Hypo- : below/deficient

  • Hyper- : above/excessive**

Word Roots

  • Typically refers to a body part, or system
  • Contains the fundamental meaning of the term
  • Examples include: cardi (heart), gastr (stomach), neur (nerves), hepat (liver)

Suffixes

  • Located at the end of a word
  • Change the meaning of the term, often relating to procedures, conditions, or diseases
  • Examples include -itis (inflammation), -ectomy (excision/removal), and -oma (tumor)

Common Suffixes (List)

  • *(Table format is not possible)

  • -genic: causing/forming

  • -oma: tumor/swelling

  • -osis: abnormal condition of cells

  • -pathy: disease

  • -lysis: breakdown

  • -ectomy: excision/removal

  • -itis: inflammation

  • -ia: condition

  • -poiesis: production

  • -plasty: surgical repair

  • -stomy: opening

  • -tomy: incision

  • -scopy: visual examination**

Combining Vowels

  • Often "o," connects word roots or word roots and suffixes
  • Placed to connect roots/roots and roots/suffixes
  • Not used when connecting roots and prefixes

Singular and Plural Endings

  • Many medical terms are derived from Greek and Latin
  • Specific rules for making singular words plural (e.g., adding "-ae," "-i," "-es," etc.)

Points to Remember

  • Analyze words by their elements (prefix, root, combining form, suffix) to understand medical terms meaning and pronunciation
  • Use a medical dictionary for clarification
  • Be meticulous when writing medical words to avoid errors in documentation, as these can have serious consequences

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