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What is the purpose of a prefix in medical terminology?
What is the purpose of a prefix in medical terminology?
- To indicate a specific condition or disease
- To provide the main meaning of a word
- To serve as a suffix for adding context
- To modify the meaning of the root word (correct)
Which root is used in medical terms related to bones?
Which root is used in medical terms related to bones?
- muscul
- oste (correct)
- dermat
- cardi
What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate?
What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate?
- Below normal
- Above normal (correct)
- Without or lack of
- Similar to
Which of the following terms relates to the heart and blood vessels?
Which of the following terms relates to the heart and blood vessels?
What does the suffix '-pathy' usually signify in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-pathy' usually signify in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate in medical terminology?
Which of the following medical terms refers to inflammation around the heart?
Which of the following medical terms refers to inflammation around the heart?
What does the suffix '-pathy' signify in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-pathy' signify in medical terminology?
The term 'dysphagia' is associated with which of the following conditions?
The term 'dysphagia' is associated with which of the following conditions?
Which prefix in medical terminology means 'few' or 'scanty'?
Which prefix in medical terminology means 'few' or 'scanty'?
In the term 'epigastric', what does the root 'gastr' refer to?
In the term 'epigastric', what does the root 'gastr' refer to?
What condition does 'oliguria' refer to?
What condition does 'oliguria' refer to?
Which of the following terms includes a suffix that indicates inflammation?
Which of the following terms includes a suffix that indicates inflammation?
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Study Notes
Basic Components of Medical Terms
- Medical terms are constructed from three basic components: prefix, root, and suffix
Forming Medical Terms
- Medical terms are formed from three basic components: prefix, root, and suffix
- The root is the core of the word and provides the main meaning
- Prefixes come before the root and modify its meaning
- Suffixes come after the root and indicate a condition or procedure
Root Examples
- cardi (heart):
- Cardiovascular: related to the heart and blood vessels
- Cardiology: study of the heart
- muscul (muscle):
- Muscular: related to muscles
- Musculoskeletal: relating to muscles and skeleton
- oste (bone):
- Osteoporosis: condition causing brittle bones
- Osteopathy: medical practice focusing on the skeleton and muscle systems
Prefix Examples
- hyper- (over or excessive):
- Hypertension: high blood pressure
- Hyperglycemia: high blood sugar
- hypo- (under or below):
- Hypothermia: low body temperature
- Hypotension: low blood pressure
Suffix Examples
- -itis (inflammation):
- Arthritis: inflammation of the joints
- Bronchitis: inflammation of bronchial tubes
- -pathy (disease):
- Neuropathy: disease of the nerves
- Cardiomyopathy: disease of the muscle of the heart
- -logy (study of):
- Biology: study of life
- Neurology: study of the nervous system
Analyzing Medical Terms
- Epigastric:
- Prefix: epi- ("above" or "upon")
- Root: gastr ("stomach")
- Suffix: -ic ("pertaining to")
- Definition: Located above or upon the stomach
- Pericarditis:
- Prefix: peri- ("around")
- Root: card ("heart")
- Suffix: -itis ("inflammation")
- Definition: Inflammation of the pericardium (membrane surrounding the heart)
- Neuropathy:
- Prefix: None
- Root: neuro ("nerve")
- Suffix: -pathy ("disease")
- Definition: Disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves
- Oliguria:
- Prefix: oligo- ("few" or "scanty")
- Root: ur ("urine")
- Suffix: -ia ("condition of")
- Definition: Condition characterized by reduced urine production
- Dysphagia:
- Prefix: dys- ("difficulty" or "abnormal")
- Root: phag ("eating" or "swallowing")
- Suffix: -ia ("condition of")
- Definition: Medical condition characterized by difficulty swallowing
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