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What is the role of a root in a medical term?
What is the role of a root in a medical term?
Which of the following prefixes means 'under' or 'below'?
Which of the following prefixes means 'under' or 'below'?
What does the term 'musculoskeletal' refer to?
What does the term 'musculoskeletal' refer to?
Which medical term refers to the study of the heart?
Which medical term refers to the study of the heart?
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What does the suffix in a medical term typically indicate?
What does the suffix in a medical term typically indicate?
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What does the prefix 'hyper-' signify in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'hyper-' signify in medical terminology?
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Which term refers to inflammation of the bronchial tubes?
Which term refers to inflammation of the bronchial tubes?
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The term 'oliguria' describes a condition characterized by:
The term 'oliguria' describes a condition characterized by:
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What does the suffix '-pathy' indicate in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-pathy' indicate in medical terms?
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In the term 'pericarditis', what is the meaning of the root 'card'?
In the term 'pericarditis', what is the meaning of the root 'card'?
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The prefix 'dys-' indicates what kind of condition?
The prefix 'dys-' indicates what kind of condition?
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Which term describes a medical condition characterized by difficulty in swallowing?
Which term describes a medical condition characterized by difficulty in swallowing?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'oligo-' in medical terms?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'oligo-' in medical terms?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Medical Terminology in Physiotherapy
- This course focuses on understanding medical terminology used in physiotherapy
- It helps students break down complex terms into their component parts, making them easier to understand
- The course aims to help students construct and decode medical terminology used in physiotherapy
Basic Components of Medical Terms
- Medical terms are constructed from three essential components:
- Prefix
- Root
- Suffix
Forming Medical Terms
- Medical terms are formed by combining prefixes, roots, and suffixes
- The root is the core of the word and provides the main meaning
- The prefix precedes the root and modifies its meaning
- The suffix follows the root and often indicates a procedure or condition
Root Examples
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cardi (heart):
- Cardiovascular: related to the heart and blood vessels
- Cardiology: study of the heart
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muscul (muscle):
- Muscular: related to muscles
- Musculoskeletal: relating to muscles and the skeleton
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oste (bone):
- Osteoporosis: condition that causes brittle bones
- Osteopathy: type of medical practice focusing on the skeleton and muscle systems
Prefix Examples
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hyper- (over or excessive):
- Hypertension: high blood pressure
- Hyperglycemia: high blood sugar
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hypo- (under or below):
- Hypothermia: low body temperature
- Hypotension: low blood pressure
Suffix Examples
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-itis (inflammation):
- Arthritis: inflammation of the joints
- Bronchitis: inflammation of the bronchial tubes
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-pathy (disease):
- Neuropathy: disease of the nerves
- Cardiomyopathy: disease of the heart muscle
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-logy (the study of):
- Biology: study of life
- Neurology: study of the nervous system
Medical Term Analysis
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Epigastric:
- Prefix: epi- (above or upon)
- Root: gastr (stomach)
- Suffix: -ic (pertaining to)
- Definition: Located above or upon the stomach, commonly used for the area above the stomach in the upper abdomen
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Pericarditis:
- Prefix: peri- (around)
- Root: card (heart)
- Suffix: -itis (inflammation)
- Definition: Inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart
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Neuropathy:
- Prefix: None
- Root: neuro (nerve)
- Suffix: -pathy (disease)
- Definition: A disease of one or more peripheral nerves
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Oliguria:
- Prefix: oligo- (few or scanty)
- Root: ur (urine)
- Suffix: -ia (condition of)
- Definition: Condition characterized by scanty or reduced urine production
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Dysphagia:
- Prefix: dys- (difficulty or abnormal)
- Root: phag (eating or swallowing)
- Suffix: -ia (condition of)
- Definition: Condition characterized by difficulty swallowing
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Description
This quiz explores the foundational concepts of medical terminology specifically within the field of physiotherapy. Students will learn to break down complex medical terms into their basic components, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Understand how these elements combine to form meaningful medical language relevant to physiotherapy practice.
