Questions and Answers
What does the suffix '-al' mean?
What does the suffix '-itis' signify?
inflammation
What does the suffix '-logy' refer to?
study or science of
What is the meaning of the suffix '-meter'?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the suffix '-ous' indicate?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the meaning of the suffix '-pathy'?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the suffix '-scope' mean?
Signup and view all the answers
What does '-scopy' refer to?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the term 'hypodermic' refer to?
Signup and view all the answers
The term 'arthropathy' refers to a disease of the heart.
Signup and view all the answers
What does 'hematemesis' mean?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the suffix '-malacia' refer to?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the term 'myasthenia' mean?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the suffix '-phobia' signify?
Signup and view all the answers
What does '-rrhea' refer to?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the suffix '-sclerosis' mean?
Signup and view all the answers
What does 'podiatry' refer to?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the meaning of the term 'angiogram'?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Medical Terminology Basics
- Suffix: Attached to the end of a word to alter its meaning.
- Common suffix -al and -ic both mean "pertaining to" in medical terms.
- -itis indicates inflammation in medical conditions.
Key Medical Suffixes and Their Meanings
- -logy: Refers to the study or science of a subject.
- -meter: Instrument for measurement.
- -ous: Indicates something is "pertaining to."
- -pathy: Refers to a disease condition.
- -scope: Instrument used for viewing internal structures.
- -scopy: The process of viewing.
Specific Medical Conditions
- Endocarditis: Inflammation of the heart's inner lining.
- Hypodermic: Related to below the skin.
- Cardiopathy: Disease affecting the heart.
Describing Symptoms and Conditions
- Hematemesis: Vomiting of blood, indicating a serious condition.
- Athralgia: Pain in a joint often related to underlying conditions.
- Dysphagia: Difficulty or pain while swallowing.
Growth and Development Terminology
- -physis: Refers to growth.
- Hypophysis: Another term for the pituitary gland, noted for its growth function.
Conditions of Pain and Weakness
- -algia: Refers to a condition of pain (e.g., arthralgia for joint pain).
- Myasthenia: Weakness of muscle, crucial in diagnosing neuromuscular disorders.
Blood-Related Terminology
- -emia: Indicates a condition related to blood (e.g., polycythemia signifies an overproduction of red blood cells).
Surgical Terms and Procedures
- -ectomy: Indicates surgical removal (e.g., thyroidectomy removes the thyroid gland).
- -centesis: Indicates surgical puncture, often to remove fluid (e.g., thoracocentesis).
Viewing and Imaging Techniques
- Angiogram: An X-ray imaging of arteries after injecting dye.
- Angiography: The process of creating angiograms to visualize blood vessels.
Fixation and Structural Terms
- -pexy: Refers to surgical fixation, often used in procedures like mastopexy for breast lifting.
- -plasty: Refers to surgical repair or reconstruction.
Other Relevant Terms
- -phobia: Indicates an irrational fear (e.g., hydrophobia for fear of water).
- -osis: Indicates a condition, often pathological (e.g., adenosis refers to a glandular condition).
These terms and definitions are essential for understanding medical language and are foundational for professionals in healthcare.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of medical terms with this quiz based on Chapter 2 of medical terminology. This chapter covers important suffixes and their meanings, essential for understanding medical language. Familiarize yourself with terms that are vital in the healthcare field.
