Medical Terminology Chapter 10 Flashcards

Study Notes

Medical Terminology - Word Parts

caus/o: Pertains to burning sensations; often used in terms relating to burns or injury.
Cerebr/o: Refers specifically to the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain involved in higher brain functions.
Concuss/o: Indicates being violently shaken; relevant in discussions of concussions and brain injuries.
Contus/o: Denotes bruising; commonly seen in medical contexts relating to trauma or injury.
Encephal/o: Directly relates to the brain; used in conditions or studies regarding brain function and structure.
-esthesia: A suffix indicating sensation or feeling; significant in understanding sensory disorders.
Esthet/o: Refers to feeling or nervous sensation, critical for understanding sensory perception in neurological contexts.
-graphy: Refers to the process of producing a picture or record; essential in diagnostic imaging techniques, like radiography.
mening/o: Relates to the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges); important in the study of meningitis and similar conditions.
myel/o: Refers to the spinal cord and bone marrow; significant in discussions of neurological function and hematology.
neur/o: Pertains to nerves or the nervous system, vital for understanding neurological conditions and treatments.
psych/o: Relates to the mind or spirit; important in psychology and psychiatric medicine.
radicul/o: Denotes the root or nerve root; often involved in conditions like radiculopathy that affect nerve roots.
-trophic: Indicates development; used in contexts related to growth and nutrition of tissues.