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What does the term 'dyspnea' mean?
What does the term 'dyspnea' mean?
The term 'osteomyelitis' consists of a prefix, root, and suffix.
The term 'osteomyelitis' consists of a prefix, root, and suffix.
False
What does 'cystitis' refer to?
What does 'cystitis' refer to?
Inflammation of the bladder
The medical term for the inflammation of the bone marrow is called __________.
The medical term for the inflammation of the bone marrow is called __________.
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Match the following medical terms with their meanings:
Match the following medical terms with their meanings:
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What does the term 'root' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the term 'root' refer to in medical terminology?
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The root of a medical term is always derived from English.
The root of a medical term is always derived from English.
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What language sources are commonly associated with the origins of medical word roots?
What language sources are commonly associated with the origins of medical word roots?
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The root in a medical term usually describes a _____ part.
The root in a medical term usually describes a _____ part.
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Match the following roots with their meanings:
Match the following roots with their meanings:
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Medical terminology is the study of proper medical term use.
- It's a science focused on the accurate use of medical terms.
Medical Term Formation and Construction
- Medical terms are usually composed of multiple components.
- Key components include roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
The Root
- The root is the core/main part of the medical term.
- The root often comes from Greek or Latin and typically describes a body part.
- Example: Cysto (bladder)
The Prefix
- Prefixes are added before the root.
- They modify the root by adding information about location, number, or time.
- Example: A (without), symptomatic
The Suffix
- Suffixes are added to the end of the root.
- They add meaning related to conditions, disease processes, or procedures.
- Example: -itis (inflammation)
Construction Examples
- Medical terms are formed in various ways:
- Prefix, root, suffix (e.g., pericarditis)
- Two roots and a suffix (e.g., osteomyelitis)
- Prefix and root (e.g., dyspnea)
- Root and suffix (e.g., cystitis)
- Prefix and suffix (e.g., endoscopy)
Prefixes: A-
- Meaning: Lack of, absence
- Examples: atrophy (lack of growth), asymptomatic (absence of symptoms), acyanotic (absence of cyanosis), anencephaly (lack of head), anuria (lack of urine), anemia (deficiency of blood), analgesia (lack of pain).
Prefixes: Aden-(o)
- Meaning: Gland
- Examples: adenoma (enlargement of gland), adenocarcinoma (tumors of gland), adenitis (inflammation of gland).
Prefixes: Ante-
- Meaning: Before
- Examples: antepartum (before childbirth), antenatal (before birth).
Prefixes: Anti-
- Meaning: Against, opposite
- Examples: antiviral (against virus), antimicrobial (against microbes), antibiotic (against bacteria).
Prefixes: Arteri-(o)
- Meaning: Artery
- Examples: arteriosclerosis (hardening of arteries), arteritis (inflammation of artery).
Prefixes: Arthr-(o)
- Meaning: Joint
- Examples: arthritis (inflammation of joint), arthralgia (joint pain), arthrocentesis (taking fluid out of a joint), arthrotomy (opening in a joint).
Prefixes: Audi-, Audio-
- Meaning: Ear/hearing
- Examples: auditory, audiology.
Prefixes: Auto-
- Meaning: Self
- Example: autoimmune (self-immunity)
Prefixes: Bi-
- Meaning: Two
- Example: bilateral (two sides)
Prefixes: Brady-
- Meaning: Slow, decreased
- Examples: bradycardia (slow heartbeat), bradypnea (slow breathing)
Prefixes: Bronch-, Broncho-
- Meaning: Bronchus/bronchial tube
- Examples: bronchoscope, bronchitis
Medical Abbreviations
- The study of medical abbreviations.
Suffixes: Dys-
- Meaning: Difficult, bad
- Examples: dyspnea (difficult breathing), dyspepsia (difficult digestion)
Suffixes: -ology/-ologist
- -ology: Study of
- -ologist: Specialist in
- Examples: Cardiology (study of the heart), Cardiologist (heart specialist)
- Other examples: Oncology, oncologist, Urology, Urologist
Suffixes: An
- Meaning: No, lack of, or low
- Example: Anemia, Anesthesia
Suffixes: Ache
- Meaning: Pain
- Examples: Headache, backache, bone ache
Suffixes: Cytosis
- Meaning: Increase in number of
- Examples: Leukocytosis (increase in white blood cells)
Suffixes: Cytopenia
- Meaning: Decrease in number of
- Examples: Leukocytopenia (decrease in white blood cells)
Suffixes: Ectomy
- Meaning: Removal or excision of
- Examples: Appendectomy, tonsillectomy
Suffixes: -Itis
- Meaning: Inflammation of
- Examples: Appendicitis, Dermatitis.
Suffixes: Megaly
- Meaning: Enlargement of
- Examples: Acromegaly, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly
Suffixes: -pathy
- Meaning: Disease or pathological condition of
- Examples: Cardiomyopathy, Encephalopathy
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