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What does the prefix 'Eu-' signify in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'Eu-' signify in medical terminology?
Which prefix is used to indicate a condition that is below or deficient?
Which prefix is used to indicate a condition that is below or deficient?
Identify the prefix that means 'between' in medical terms.
Identify the prefix that means 'between' in medical terms.
What prefix refers to a condition that occurs after an event or time?
What prefix refers to a condition that occurs after an event or time?
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Which prefix denotes an 'excessive' condition?
Which prefix denotes an 'excessive' condition?
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What is the purpose of prefixes in medical terminology?
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?
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?
What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?
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What is the significance of using standardized medical terminology?
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?
Which prefix is used to indicate the concept of 'within' in medical terminology?
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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)
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Intra- : within
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Inter- : between
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Sub-/Infra- : below
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Supra-/Hyper- : above/excessive
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Retro- : backward
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Peri- : around
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Poly- : many
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Oligo- : few
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Bi- : two
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Mono- : one
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A-/An- : without/absence
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Dys- : abnormal/painful
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Hypo- : below/deficient
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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)
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-genic: causing/forming
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-oma: tumor/swelling
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-osis: abnormal condition of cells
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-pathy: disease
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-lysis: breakdown
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-ectomy: excision/removal
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-itis: inflammation
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-ia: condition
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-poiesis: production
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-plasty: surgical repair
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-stomy: opening
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-tomy: incision
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-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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