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Which term refers to an enlargement of the spleen?
Which term refers to an enlargement of the spleen?
What does the root word cerv/o refer to?
What does the root word cerv/o refer to?
What does the term 'leukocytosis' describe?
What does the term 'leukocytosis' describe?
What does the prefix hypo- indicate?
What does the prefix hypo- indicate?
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Which suffix signifies 'pain'?
Which suffix signifies 'pain'?
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What does the root gastr/o mean?
What does the root gastr/o mean?
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Which prefix means 'across'?
Which prefix means 'across'?
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What type of tissue does the suffix -ium indicate?
What type of tissue does the suffix -ium indicate?
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What is the meaning of the root my/o?
What is the meaning of the root my/o?
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Which of these best describes the function of the integumentary system?
Which of these best describes the function of the integumentary system?
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What does the root my/o refer to?
What does the root my/o refer to?
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What does the term 'tachycardia' refer to?
What does the term 'tachycardia' refer to?
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Which prefix means 'around, surrounding'?
Which prefix means 'around, surrounding'?
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The suffix '-stenosis' indicates what condition?
The suffix '-stenosis' indicates what condition?
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If a patient is diagnosed with hypoxemia, what condition are they experiencing?
If a patient is diagnosed with hypoxemia, what condition are they experiencing?
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What does the root cerebr/o refer to?
What does the root cerebr/o refer to?
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The prefix bi- indicates which number?
The prefix bi- indicates which number?
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If a patient is experiencing anesthesia, which root, prefix and suffix are related to the condition?
If a patient is experiencing anesthesia, which root, prefix and suffix are related to the condition?
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What is the meaning of the word part ather/o?
What is the meaning of the word part ather/o?
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Which term means 'inflammation of the brain'?
Which term means 'inflammation of the brain'?
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What does the prefix hemi- denote?
What does the prefix hemi- denote?
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Which term refers to the visual examination of the gallbladder?
Which term refers to the visual examination of the gallbladder?
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What does the suffix -phasia refer to in medical terminology?
What does the suffix -phasia refer to in medical terminology?
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What does the term 'gingivitis' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'gingivitis' primarily refer to?
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Which root relates to 'the outer layer or covering'?
Which root relates to 'the outer layer or covering'?
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Which of the following terms describes difficulty swallowing?
Which of the following terms describes difficulty swallowing?
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A doctor who specializes in treating mental health conditions would use terms most associated with which root?
A doctor who specializes in treating mental health conditions would use terms most associated with which root?
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What does the suffix -mnesia indicate?
What does the suffix -mnesia indicate?
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What does the term 'hepatolith' most likely refer to?
What does the term 'hepatolith' most likely refer to?
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What is indicated by the term 'antiemetic'?
What is indicated by the term 'antiemetic'?
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What does the prefix a- mean?
What does the prefix a- mean?
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Which root refers to the glans penis?
Which root refers to the glans penis?
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What does the suffix -plasty denote?
What does the suffix -plasty denote?
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Which of the following terms means 'painful menstruation'?
Which of the following terms means 'painful menstruation'?
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What is the meaning of the root salping/o?
What is the meaning of the root salping/o?
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Which term best describes the surgical removal of the uterus?
Which term best describes the surgical removal of the uterus?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Guide
- Medical terminology often uses prefixes, roots, and suffixes to create meaning.
- Understanding the parts of medical terms helps in decoding unfamiliar words.
- Prefixes appear before the root word.
- Suffixes appear after the root word.
- The root word provides the basic meaning of the term.
Word Parts
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Prefixes modify or change the meaning of the root word.
- anti- means "against", or "opposed to".
- epi- means "upon", or "on top of".
- hypo- means "below", or "deficient"
- para- means "beside", "beyond", or "abnormal".
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Roots form the core of a medical term. Provide the essential meaning.
- bacteri- means "bacteria".
- cardi- means "heart".
- arthr- means "joint".
- derm/o- means "skin."
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Suffixes add details to the meaning of the root word.
- -al- means "pertaining to".
- -itis- means "inflammation of".
- -ectomy- means "surgical removal of".
- -ia- means "condition of".
Additional Notes
- Medical terms might combine multiple word parts for a concise and precise meaning.
- Not all medical terms always include every word part.
- Example of a term and its components are provided in separate tables.
- Additional resources are listed for further practice and learning.
- This guide includes different systems in the human body, including reproductive, digestive, urinary, respiratory systems and others to show the common roots, prefixes, and suffixes within different systems.
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This quiz covers the essential components of medical terminology, focusing on prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Understanding these parts will help you decode unfamiliar medical terms and their meanings. Test your knowledge of medical word formation and enhance your vocabulary in the healthcare field.
