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What are the components of word parts?
What are the components of word parts?
- Prefix (correct)
- Suffix (correct)
- Combining form (correct)
- Combining vowel (correct)
- Roots of words (correct)
What is the foundation of a medical term?
What is the foundation of a medical term?
Roots of words
What is a combining vowel?
What is a combining vowel?
A vowel (usually o) that links the root to the suffix or another root.
Define combining form.
Define combining form.
What does a suffix represent?
What does a suffix represent?
What is a prefix?
What is a prefix?
Hemat/o/logy is related to the study of _____
Hemat/o/logy is related to the study of _____
What does electr/o + cardi/o + gram mean?
What does electr/o + cardi/o + gram mean?
What does Gastr/o + itis signify?
What does Gastr/o + itis signify?
What is the meaning of hypo + gastr/o + ic?
What is the meaning of hypo + gastr/o + ic?
What does the root aden/o represent?
What does the root aden/o represent?
What is the meaning of carcin/o?
What is the meaning of carcin/o?
What does the prefix epi mean?
What does the prefix epi mean?
What does the root psych/o refer to?
What does the root psych/o refer to?
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Study Notes
Word Parts and Structure
- Medical terminology is composed of roots, combining vowels, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.
- Roots serve as the foundation of medical terms.
- Combining vowels (often 'o') link roots to suffixes or additional roots, facilitating smoother pronunciation.
- Combining forms are created when a root is paired with a combining vowel.
- Suffixes are word endings indicating a condition, disease, or procedure.
- Prefixes signify beginnings, relating to time, number, and location.
Word Analysis and Construction
- Analyze and interpret medical terms from the suffix backward to the root, ensuring correct meaning comprehension.
- Drop the combining vowel before a suffix starting with a vowel.
- Retain the combining vowel between two roots to maintain clarity.
Examples of Medical Terms
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Hemat/o/logy:
- Root: hemat (blood), Combining vowel: o, Suffix: logy (study)
- Meaning: study of blood.
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Electr/o + cardi/o + gram:
- Roots: electr (electricity), cardi (heart), Suffix: gram (record)
- Meaning: record of electrical activity of the heart.
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Gastr/o + itis:
- Root: gastr (stomach), Combining vowel: o, Suffix: itis (inflammation)
- Meaning: inflammation of the stomach (gastritis).
Medical Specializations
- Gastr/o + enter/o + logy:
- Roots: gastr (stomach), enter (intestines), Suffix: logy (study)
- Meaning: study of stomach and intestines (gastroenterology).
Common Prefixes and Their Meanings
- Hypo-: below or under.
- Epi-: above.
Important Root Words
- Aden/o: gland.
- Arthr/o: joint.
- Bi/o: life.
- Carcin/o: cancer-related.
- Cardi/o: heart.
- Cephal/o: head.
- Cyst/o: urinary bladder.
- Derm/o or dermat/o: skin.
- Hemat/o or hem/o: blood.
- Nephr/o: kidney.
- Psych/o: mind.
- Rhin/o: nose.
Suffixes and Their Implications
- AC: pertaining to.
- IC: pertaining to.
- LOGY: study of.
- ITIS: inflammation.
Additional Concepts
- Understanding combining forms is crucial for interpreting complex medical terms.
- Medical terminology is fundamental for healthcare professionals to communicate effectively.
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