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What is the main part of a word referred to as?
What is the main part of a word referred to as?
- Prefix
- Origin
- Root (correct)
- Extension
Which of the following is a category that the suffixes -ic, -ous, -al, and -oid are primarily associated with?
Which of the following is a category that the suffixes -ic, -ous, -al, and -oid are primarily associated with?
- Verbs
- Adjectives (correct)
- Nouns
- Roots
What does the prefix 'sub' mean when used in a medical term?
What does the prefix 'sub' mean when used in a medical term?
- Between
- Above
- Under (correct)
- Inside
What is the singular form of the term 'ova'?
What is the singular form of the term 'ova'?
What is the opposite condition of hypoglycemia?
What is the opposite condition of hypoglycemia?
What does the term 'dyspnea' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'dyspnea' specifically refer to?
Which of the following terms indicates inflammation of the liver?
Which of the following terms indicates inflammation of the liver?
What is the meaning of 'bradycardia'?
What is the meaning of 'bradycardia'?
The term 'osteoarthritis' includes which components?
The term 'osteoarthritis' includes which components?
Which prefix indicates a condition of being below normal?
Which prefix indicates a condition of being below normal?
What does the term 'adenocarcinoma' refer to?
What does the term 'adenocarcinoma' refer to?
Which term is related to the study of the kidneys?
Which term is related to the study of the kidneys?
Which prefix means 'without or lack of'?
Which prefix means 'without or lack of'?
What does the root 'cardio-' refer to?
What does the root 'cardio-' refer to?
Which suffix indicates inflammation?
Which suffix indicates inflammation?
What does the prefix 'ect- ' indicate?
What does the prefix 'ect- ' indicate?
Which suffix means 'removal' or 'excision'?
Which suffix means 'removal' or 'excision'?
What combining form would you use with 'neur' and 'logy' to indicate the study of the nervous system?
What combining form would you use with 'neur' and 'logy' to indicate the study of the nervous system?
Which root word relates to 'bone'?
Which root word relates to 'bone'?
The prefix 'intra-' indicates what?
The prefix 'intra-' indicates what?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Introduction
- Medical terminology is a specialized vocabulary aiding clear communication among healthcare professionals.
- Predominantly derived from Greek and Latin, creating a consistent global language in healthcare.
Word Parts
- Prefix: Beginning part of a word indicating size, color, shape, location, direction, or amount.
- Root: Central part of a word related to a specific body part or system.
- Suffix: Ending part revealing size, shape, color, or specific medical condition.
Combining Forms
- A combining vowel (often 'o') is used to connect roots and suffixes for easier pronunciation (e.g., neur + o + logy = neurology).
Common Prefixes
- AN-, A-: without or lack of (anemia = lack of red blood cells)
- DYS-: difficult or painful (dysfunction = not working properly)
- HYPER-: excessive or above (hyperglycemia = high blood sugar)
- SUB-: under or below (submucosa = tissue beneath mucus membrane)
Common Root Words
- CARCINO-: cancer (carcinogenic = cancer-causing)
- CARDIO-: heart (cardiotoxicity = toxicity to the heart)
- NEPHRO-: kidney (nephrotoxic = harmful to the kidneys)
Suffixes
- -EMIA: condition of blood (leukemia = cancer of blood cells)
- -ECTOMY: excision or removal (nephrectomy = removal of a kidney)
- -ITIS: inflammation (hepatitis = inflammation of the liver)
- -OLOGY: study of (cytology = study of cells)
Frequent Abbreviations
- Brady-: slow (bradycardia = slow heart rate)
- Hypo-: below normal (hypoglycemia = low blood sugar)
Medical Terms Analysis
- Hypertension: Hyper- (excessive) + -tension (pressure) = High blood pressure.
- Hyperlipidemia: Hyper- (excessive) + lipid- (fat) + -emia (blood condition) = High levels of fats in the blood.
- Cardiomegaly: Cardi- (heart) + -megaly (enlargement) = Enlarged heart.
Matching Medical Terms
- Bradycardia: Low heart rate.
- Gastroenterology: Study of the stomach and intestines.
- Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney.
- Osteoarthritis: Inflammation of bones and joints.
- Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.
Completion of Medical Terms
- Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver (suffix: -itis).
- Tachycardia: fast heart rate (root: -cardia).
- Neuroscience: study of nerves (root: Neuro).
- Gastroectomy: surgical removal of the stomach (root: Gastro).
- Myalgia: pain in the muscles (suffix: -algia).
- Hypertension: high blood pressure (prefix: Hyper).
- Appendectomy: surgical removal of the appendix (suffix: -ectomy).
- Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar (suffix: -emia).
- Dermatitis: inflammation of the skin (root: Dermat).
- Arthroscopy: visual examination of the joints (suffix: -scopy).
Key Takeaways
- Understanding prefixes, root words, and suffixes is crucial for deciphering medical terminology.
- Familiarity with common terms enhances effective communication in healthcare settings.
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