Medical Terminology Chapter 2

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What does the suffix '-al' mean?

pertaining to (correct)

inflammation

study or science of

measure

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'?

measure, measuring instrument Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ous' indicate?

pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-pathy'?

disease Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-scope' mean?

instrument for viewing Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scopy' refer to?

process of viewing Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hypodermic' refer to?

pertaining to below the skin Signup and view all the answers

The term 'arthropathy' refers to a disease of the heart.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hematemesis' mean?

vomiting of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-malacia' refer to?

softening Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'myasthenia' mean?

weakness of the muscle Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-phobia' signify?

fear Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhea' refer to?

discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-sclerosis' mean?

condition of hard Signup and view all the answers

What does 'podiatry' refer to?

healthcare involving diagnosis and treatment of diseases of feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'angiogram'?

record or X-ray image of arteries Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

surgical excision or removal 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.

-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.

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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.