Medical Terminology Basics

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'An-' in medical terminology?

  • High
  • Increase
  • Deficiency (correct)
  • Excess

Which term indicates the absence of urine?

  • Acyanotic
  • Anuria (correct)
  • Atrophy
  • Anemia

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

  • Condition of
  • Inflammation
  • Tumor
  • Removal of (correct)

In the term 'Hypercalcemia', what does the prefix 'Hyper-' signify?

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Which of the following conditions is denoted by the term 'Hepatoma'?

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What type of medical term is formed by combining two roots, as seen in 'Bronchopneumonia'?

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The combination of a root with a suffix can be illustrated by which of the following terms?

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What does 'Acyanotic' indicate in medical terminology?

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What does the term 'Aden-(o)' refer to in medical terminology?

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Which term refers to the enlargement of a gland?

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What type of tumor is indicated by the term 'Adenocarcinoma'?

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Which condition involves inflammation of the gland?

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The suffix '-oma' generally refers to which kind of medical condition?

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Which of the following terms is associated with both glandular tissue and malignancy?

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Which term best describes a benign tumor derived from glandular tissue?

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What is the primary function of glands in the body?

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The term 'Adenopathy' refers to which condition?

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Which of the following terms indicates a condition relating to multiple glandular issues?

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What does the prefix 'peri-' in the term 'pericarditis' signify?

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What is the main function of a prefix in medical terminology?

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Which part of the term 'pericarditis' indicates the inflammation?

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Identifying roots in medical terminology, what does the root 'card' refer to?

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Which of the following does NOT describe a purpose of prefixes in medical terms?

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If a prefix is used to indicate a single organ, which of the following might it represent?

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In medical terminology, what is the function of a suffix?

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In the context of prefixes, what does the prefix 'pre-' signify?

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What is the complete construction of the term 'pericarditis'?

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Which prefix would likely be used to denote a condition affecting more than one part?

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Which term describes an inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart?

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How does the anatomical terminology approach the construction of terms?

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How does the prefix 'hypo-' modify the meaning of a term?

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What kind of additional information can prefixes provide regarding a condition?

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Which of the following would likely NOT be used to construct a medical term?

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Which of the following prefixes indicates a condition that is excessive?

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What does the suffix '-itis' imply in medical terms?

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In terms of word construction, which of the following components is primarily responsible for denoting the main subject of the medical term?

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What type of information about an organ can be provided by a prefix?

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What type of medical term is exemplified by 'Osteomyelitis'?

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Which term describes a condition of difficulty in breathing?

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What does the medical term 'Cystitis' imply?

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Which of the following terms includes a root and a suffix?

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What component does 'Cyst' refer to in 'Cystitis'?

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What is the primary component in medical terms that conveys the core meaning?

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Which component in a medical term typically precedes the root?

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What is the function of the suffix in a medical term?

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Which of the following best describes a medical term formed by combining a root and a suffix?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of medical terminology?

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What does the term 'Arteriosclerosis' mean?

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Which of the following conditions is indicated by the term 'Arteritis'?

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What is the root meaning of the prefix 'Arteri-' in medical terms?

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Which of the following terms specifically refers to the hardening of arteries?

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How would you best describe the prefix 'Arteri-'?

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What does the prefix 'ante-' signify in medical terminology?

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Which of the following terms uses the prefix 'ante-'?

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What is the main focus of the term 'antenatal'?

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In which situation would the prefix 'ante-' be correctly applied?

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Which of the following best illustrates the use of the prefix 'ante-' in a medical term?

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What type of medical term is formed by combining a root, a suffix, and a connecting vowel?

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Which term illustrates the combination of a prefix and a suffix?

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In the term 'Encephalogram', what role does the letter 'o' play?

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What does the root in the term 'Thrombocytopenia' specifically refer to?

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Which of the following terms is formed by combining two roots?

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What condition does the suffix '-oma' generally indicate?

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Which term reflects an absence of symptoms?

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What does the suffix '-pathy' in medical terms indicate?

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Which medical term refers specifically to inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain?

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Which term describes a condition characterized by difficulty in reading?

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What does the root 'neur/o' refer to in medical terminology?

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The term 'encephalopathy' primarily indicates what type of condition?

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What does the prefix 'Auto-' signify in medical terminology?

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Which of the following terms correctly uses the prefix 'Auto-'?

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Which of the following is an accurate example of a term using 'Auto-'?

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In which context is the prefix 'Auto-' used?

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Which of the following best exemplifies an auto-immune condition?

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How does the prefix 'Auto-' modify the meaning of the terms it precedes?

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Which term would NOT typically include the prefix 'Auto-'?

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What is an incorrect association of the prefix 'Auto-'?

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Which medical term might be misinterpreted if one does not understand the prefix 'Auto-'?

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What does the suffix '-ologist' signify in medical terminology?

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Which of the following medical terms indicates the study of the heart?

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What is the meaning of the term 'dyspepsia'?

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Which of the following best describes the term '-ology'?

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In medical terminology, what does 'cardio-' typically refer to?

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Which term would best describe the study of digestion?

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What does 'nephro-' refer to in medical terminology?

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From the prefix 'gastro-', which body part is referenced?

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Which term represents a specialist in the study of the lungs?

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What does '-itis' indicate in the context of medical terms?

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What does the term 'Cardiomyopathy' refer to?

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Which of the following best describes the term 'Pathy' in medical terminology?

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What type of changes does the prefix 'Patho-' imply in medical terms?

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What is the significance of 'Cardiomyopathy' in the context of medical terminology?

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Which of the following options does not accurately describe the meaning of pathologic changes?

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In the term 'Cardiomyopathy', what does the root 'Cardio-' refer to?

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How does the suffix '-pathy' modify the meaning of a medical term?

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Which term represents a condition involving pathologic changes in heart tissues?

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What condition does 'Hepatomegaly' denote?

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Which of the following represents a misunderstanding of the term 'Pathy'?

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Flashcards

A- Prefix meaning

Indicates a lack of, absence of, or deficiency of something.

Atrophy

Lack of growth or development.

Asymptomatic

Absence of symptoms.

Acyanotic

Without cyanosis (a bluish discoloration of the skin).

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Anencephaly

Absence of a brain.

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Anuria

Absence of urine production.

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Anemia

Deficiency of blood.

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Analgesia

Absence of pain.

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Aden-(o)

Prefix meaning gland

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Adenoma

Enlargement of a gland

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Adenocarcinoma

Cancer of a gland

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Adenitis

Inflammation of a gland

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Gland Enlargement

Increase in size of a gland.

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Gland Inflammation

Swelling of a gland.

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Gland Cancer

Malignant tumor in a gland.

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Prefix Adeno

The prefix indicating a gland.

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Gland Tumor

Unusual growth in a gland.

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Gland Swelling

Inflammation of a gland

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Medical Term Construction

Medical terms are often built from parts like prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

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Prefix

A word part added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

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Root

The core part of a medical term, often providing the central meaning.

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Suffix

A word part added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.

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Pericarditis

Inflammation of the pericardium (heart sac).

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Construction Example

Medical words are formed by combining root words with prefixes and suffixes.

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Medical Terminology

The specialized vocabulary used in medicine.

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Word Parts

The individual parts (prefix, root, and suffix) that form a medical term.

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Understanding Medical Terms

Knowing the construction of terms helps decipher meanings.

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Complex Term Breakdown

Complicated medical words are made up of simpler parts.

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Prefix Function

Prefixes modify word roots by adding information about location, quantity, or time.

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Prefixes and Location

Prefixes can specify where an organ is located.

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Prefixes and Number

Prefixes can describe the quantity of a thing.

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Prefixes and Time

Prefixes can indicate when something happened or exists.

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Modifying Words

Prefixes modify the meaning of word roots.

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Prefixes in Medicine

Medical terms often use prefixes to give precise information.

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Prefix and Meaning Examples

Prefixes clarify the meaning of word roots (the main parts of a word).

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Prefix Role in Medical Terminology

Prefixes are used in medical terminology for specific details from locations to quantity and time.

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Medical Terms and Prefixes

Medical terminology often makes use of prefixes for detail, precision and meaning.

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Medical Term Component

Medical terms are built from combining roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

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Root (in medical terms)

The core part of a medical term, often giving the main meaning.

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Prefix (in medical terms)

A word part added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

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Suffix (in medical terms)

A word part added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.

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Medical Term Formation

Medical words are created by combining roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

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Osteo-myelitis

Inflammation of the bone marrow.

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Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing.

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Cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder.

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Medical Word Construction

Medical terms are made from parts like prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

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Prefix in a Medical Term

A prefix modifies the original meaning of a term.

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Ante-

Meaning 'before' in medical terms.

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Antepartum

Before childbirth (relating to the mother).

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Antenatal

Before birth (relating to the fetus).

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Ante- in medical context

The prefix meaning 'before'.

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Meaning of Ante-

The prefix 'ante-' in medical terms means "before".

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Arteri-(o)

Prefix meaning "artery" or "arterial"

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Arteriosclerosis

Hardening of the arteries

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Arteritis

Inflammation of an artery

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What does the prefix "Arteri-" mean?

It means artery or arterial.

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What is the meaning of "sclerosis" in medical terms?

Hardening. Specifically in the context of arteriosclerosis, it means hardening of the arteries.

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A- prefix meaning

Lack of, absence of, or deficiency of something.

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Atrophy meaning

Lack of growth or development.

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Asymptomatic meaning

Absence of symptoms.

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Acyanotic meaning

Without cyanosis (a bluish discoloration of skin).

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Anencephaly meaning

Absence of a brain.

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Anuria meaning

Absence of urine production.

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Anemia meaning

Deficiency of blood.

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Auto-

Prefix meaning "self" or "for oneself"

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Autoimmune

A condition where the body's immune system attacks itself.

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Meaning of Auto-

In medical terms, "auto-" means self, relating to oneself.

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Example of Auto-

Autoimmune diseases are examples of conditions where the body's immune system attacks itself.

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Prefix Root

A prefix is a word part placed before the main part (root) of a word to modify or change its meaning.

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Prefixes in Medical Terms

Medical terms often use prefixes to provide information about the location, number, or time associated with the condition.

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Prefix in medical context

A word part placed at the beginning of the main part of the medical term to modify its meaning.

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Medical Term Structure

Medical terms are often constructed with prefixes, roots and suffixes to enhance their clarity and specificity.

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Parts of a Medical Term

Medical terms are composed of prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

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Dyspepsia

Difficult digestion

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-ology

Means study of

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-ologist

Specializes in an organ or system

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Cardiology

The study of the heart

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Cardiology Example

Study of the heart's structure and function, disease and treatment

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Discomfort

Feeling of unease or pain.

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Difficult Digestion

Problems with breaking down food.

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Specialization

Focus on a particular area.

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Organ Study

Learning about organs.

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Medical Study

Research and learning in medicine.

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Cephal/o

Prefix meaning head

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Encephal/o

Prefix meaning inside the head (brain)

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Mening/o

Prefix meaning membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

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Myel/o

Prefix meaning spinal cord

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Aphasia

Loss of speech

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Pathologic Changes

Changes in tissues observed in a medical examination to indicate disease.

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Cardiomyopathy

A disease or condition affecting the heart muscle.

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Hepatomegaly

Enlarged liver.

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Liver Enlargement

An increase in the size of the liver.

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Pathology

Study of disease.

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Pathologic condition

Any condition that alters tissue based on a diseased process.

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Changes in tissue

Alterations in the structure of the body's tissues.

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Abnormal structure

Structure that does not conform to the normal structure of the body's organs and tissues.

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Tissue alteration

Changes in the body's tissues, which can be caused by disease or injury.

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Liver disease

Any illness affecting the liver.

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology

  • Medical terminology is the science of using medical terms correctly
  • Medical terms are often composed of multiple parts: roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Medical Term Formation and Construction

  • Roots: The main part of a medical term, often derived from Greek or Latin, describing a body part.

    • Example: Cysto (Bladder)
  • Prefixes: Added to the beginning of a term to modify the root's meaning, often indicating location, number, or time.

    • Example: A (without), Sym (together), Brady (slow)
  • Suffixes: Added to the end of a term, providing information about conditions, diseases, or procedures.

    • Example: -itis (inflammation), -ectomy (surgical removal), -oma (tumor)

Construction of Medical Terms

  • Medical terms are formed by combining roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
    • Example: Pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium), Osteomyelitis (inflammation of the bone marrow), Dyspnea (difficult breathing), Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), Endoscopy (internal visual examination)

Prefixes (A)

  • A-: Indicates "lack of," "absence of."

    • Examples: Atrophy (lack of growth), Asymptomatic (absence of symptoms), Acyanotic (absence of bluish discoloration), Anencephaly (without a head), Anuria (absence of urine), Anemia (deficiency of blood), Analgesia (absence of pain)
  • Aden-(o): Meaning "gland."

    • Examples: Adenoma (enlargement of a gland), Adenocarcinoma (cancer of a gland), Adenitis (inflammation of a gland).
  • Ante-: Meaning "before."

    • Examples: Antepartum (before birth), Antenatal (before birth)
  • Anti-: Meaning "against."

    • Examples: Antiviral (against viruses), Antimicrobial (against microbes), Antibiotic (against bacteria)
  • Arteri-(o): Meaning "artery."

    • Examples: Arteriosclerosis (hardening of arteries), Arteritis (inflammation of an artery)
  • Arthr-(o): Meaning "joint."

    • Examples: Arthritis (inflammation of a joint), Arthralgia (pain in a joint), Arthrocentesis (removal of fluid from a joint), Arthrotomy (surgical incision into a joint)
  • Audi-, Audio-:: Meaning "ear."

    • Examples: Auditory (relating to hearing), Audiology (study of hearing)
  • Auto-: Meaning "self"

    • Example: Autoimmune (relating to self-immunity)

Prefixes (B)

  • Bi-: Meaning "two," "twice."

    • Example: Bilateral (both sides)
  • Brady-: Meaning "slow."

    • Examples: Bradycardia (slow heart beat), Bradypnea (slow breathing)
  • Bronch-, Broncho-: Meaning "bronchus."

    • Examples: Bronchoscopy (examination of the bronchi), Bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi)

Medical Abbreviations

  • Terms often contain abbreviations
    • Example: Dys- (difficult), -itis (inflammation), -ectomy (surgical removal), etc

Medical Suffixes and Roots

  • Many medical terms combine a root, prefix, and suffix.
  • Understanding these components allows decoding complex medical terminology

Combining Forms

  • Combining forms consist of a root followed by a vowel. This allows connections and ease of pronunciation
  • Example: Cardio-, Hepato-, Gastro- etc

Suffixes

  • -emia: Blood condition (e.g., hypercalcemia)
  • -itis: Inflammation (e.g., appendicitis)
  • -ectomy: Surgical removal (e.g., tonsillectomy)
  • -oma: Tumor (e.g., hepatoma)
  • -pathy: Disease (e.g., cardiomyopathy)
  • -gram: Recording (e.g., electrocardiogram)
  • -ology: Study of (e.g., cardiology)

Other Important Terms

  • Cyto-: Cell(s)
  • -penia: Deficiency
  • -osis: Condition
  • -algia: Pain
  • -rrhea: Discharge
  • -tomy: Incision
  • -megaly: Enlargement

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