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What does the suffix 'algia' indicate in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'spleno' in medical terms?
Which of the following suffixes indicates a process of loosening or dissolution?
Which term refers specifically to inflammation of the heart?
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What does the prefix 'hepat' signify in medical terminology?
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What medical condition does 'ascites' represent?
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Which term represents the condition of slight paralysis?
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What does the suffix 'penia' indicate?
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What does 'gastro' refer to in medical terms?
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Which suffix suggests that an agent causes cancer?
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Study Notes
First Year Modules
- First term modules cover foundational topics in medicine:
- Principles of studying medicine
- Cell biology and function, integrating biochemistry and physiology
- Anatomy and histology focusing on microscopic and macroscopic structures
- Emphasis on patient-physician professionalism and ethics
- Second term modules include:
- Infection and immunity, focusing on microbiology and parasitology
- Mechanisms and principles of therapy, addressing pathology and pharmacology
- History and physical examination of patients
Medical Disciplines
- Medical Physiology: Examines how the human body functions.
- Biochemistry: Investigates chemical processes and metabolism in the body.
- Anatomy: Studies the structure of the human body.
- Histology: Microscopic analysis of tissues and organs through sectioning and staining.
- Pathology: Focuses on diseased organs, tissues, and cells.
- Pharmacology: Studies the effects of drugs (natural and synthetic) on biological systems.
- Parasitology: Explores parasitic organisms and vectors that cause disease.
- Medical Microbiology and Immunology: Investigates microorganisms and the immune response.
Anatomy of a Medical Term
- Prefix: Added to the beginning of a word, altering its meaning.
- Root: Essential component providing the core meaning.
- Suffix: Added to the end of the word, further defining the term.
- Combining Vowel: Typically an “O,” used to ease pronunciation (e.g., gastr/o/enteritis).
Prefixes Indicating Degree
- Hypo: Indicates decrease or below (e.g., hypothyroidism).
- Hyper: Indicates increase or above.
Common Medical Terms
- Carcin: Cancer
- Cyst: Fluid-filled sac
- Cyte: Cell
- Erythro: Red
- Glyco: Sugar
- Angio: Vessel
- Arthro: Joint
- Additional terms include chondro (cartilage), colo (colon), and derma (skin).
Prefixes for Common Conditions
- Inter: Between (e.g., interdigital)
- Ante: Before (e.g., ante-natal)
- An: Without (e.g., anemia)
- Dys: Abnormal or painful (e.g., dysphagia – painful swallowing)
- Brady: Slow (e.g., bradycardia)
- Tachy: Fast (e.g., tachycardia)
Numerical Prefixes
- Mono/Uni: One (e.g., unicellular)
- Bi: Two
- Tri: Three
- Quadri: Four (e.g., quadriplegia)
- Penta: Five
- Hexa: Six
Positioning Prefixes
- Pre: Before (e.g., pre-operative)
- Post: After (e.g., postoperative)
- Epi: Above (e.g., epigastric region)
- Sub: Below (e.g., sub-costal artery)
- Hypo: Below (e.g., hypoglycemic)
Organ-Related Prefixes
- Nepro: Kidney (e.g., nephritis)
- Hepato: Liver (e.g., hepatomegaly)
- Cardio: Heart (e.g., cardiomegaly)
- Gastro: Stomach (e.g., gastritis)
Common Suffixes
- Algia: Pain (e.g., myalgia = muscle pain)
- Itis: Inflammation (e.g., nephritis)
- Ectomy: Excision/surgical removal (e.g., gastrectomy)
- Megaly: Enlargement (e.g., cardiomegaly)
- Gen: Producing/causal agent (e.g., carcinogen)
Understanding Medical Language
- Mastering prefixes and suffixes provides insight into medical terms and their meanings, facilitating effective communication in a clinical setting.
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Description
This quiz covers the foundational modules for first-year medical students, including principles of studying medicine, cell biology, anatomy, and patient professionalism. It is designed to help students familiarize themselves with key medical concepts and terminology. Perfect for any aspiring healthcare professional.
