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?

    <p>Excessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Liver tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Two roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Appendectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Acyanotic' indicate in medical terminology?

    <p>Absence of cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the enlargement of a gland?

    <p>Adenoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Malignant tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves inflammation of the gland?

    <p>Adenitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adenocarcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adenoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of glands in the body?

    <p>Produce and secrete substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'Adenopathy' refers to which condition?

    <p>Gland disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adenopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Around</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To modify the word root with additional information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Itis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Denoting the action of the procedure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mono-</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To indicate a condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Before</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prefix - Root - Suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Multi-</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pericarditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the anatomical terminology approach the construction of terms?

    <p>Combined components like prefixes and roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Below normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Location or number of parts affected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adverb</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hyper-</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Root</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Location of the organ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A term with two roots and a suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a condition of difficulty in breathing?

    <p>Dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the medical term 'Cystitis' imply?

    <p>Inflammation of the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cystitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component in a medical term typically precedes the root?

    <p>The prefix</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To modify the root's meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A compound term</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The conjugate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Arteriosclerosis' mean?

    <p>Hardening of arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Inflammation of arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Arteriosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Relating to arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Before</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Antepartum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Before birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Consultation with a doctor during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prenatal vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prefix, root and suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Acts as a connecting vowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term reflects an absence of symptoms?

    <p>Asymptomatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Disease or abnormality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Meningitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a condition characterized by difficulty in reading?

    <p>Dyslexia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Disease of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Self, for oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Autoinflammatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Autoimmune</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Self-related conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rheumatoid arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signifies a self-directed function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Automobile</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mechanistic operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Autologous transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>One who specializes in a certain organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cardiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'dyspepsia'?

    <p>Difficult digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The study of a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term would best describe the study of digestion?

    <p>Gastroenterology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pulmonologist</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Cardiomyopathy' refer to?

    <p>Pathologic changes in the cardiac muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It signifies pathologic changes in tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pathologic changes in tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It indicates a specific type of heart disease linked to muscle changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Changes that are necessarily reversible</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It refers to a disease condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does 'Hepatomegaly' denote?

    <p>Pathologic changes in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It refers to clinical symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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