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A patient is scheduled for a procedure to create a new opening in their stomach. Which term accurately describes this procedure?
A patient is scheduled for a procedure to create a new opening in their stomach. Which term accurately describes this procedure?
- Gastroplasty
- Gastroscopy
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrostomy (correct)
A doctor suspects inflammation in a patient's abdominal region. Which diagnostic procedure would be MOST suitable for directly visualizing the abdominal cavity?
A doctor suspects inflammation in a patient's abdominal region. Which diagnostic procedure would be MOST suitable for directly visualizing the abdominal cavity?
- Laparoscopy (correct)
- Gastrectomy
- Gastroplasty
- Gastroscopy
A patient presents with dermatitis caused by an unknown factor. Given the information, what can be definitively concluded based solely on the presence of '-itis' in the diagnosis?
A patient presents with dermatitis caused by an unknown factor. Given the information, what can be definitively concluded based solely on the presence of '-itis' in the diagnosis?
- The dermatitis is related to lupus.
- The dermatitis is caused by a bacterial infection.
- There is inflammation present in the skin. (correct)
- The dermatitis is a result of eczema.
A bariatric surgeon is planning a surgical intervention for a patient with severe obesity. The procedure involves reducing the stomach's volume by creating a small pouch with a band and staples. Which term accurately identifies this surgical procedure?
A bariatric surgeon is planning a surgical intervention for a patient with severe obesity. The procedure involves reducing the stomach's volume by creating a small pouch with a band and staples. Which term accurately identifies this surgical procedure?
A patient is referred to a medical specialist for persistent digestive issues. Which type of specialist is best suited to diagnose and treat the patient?
A patient is referred to a medical specialist for persistent digestive issues. Which type of specialist is best suited to diagnose and treat the patient?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of determining the meaning of a constructed medical term?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of determining the meaning of a constructed medical term?
A doctor specializes in treating newborns. Using your knowledge of word parts, which term best describes this medical professional?
A doctor specializes in treating newborns. Using your knowledge of word parts, which term best describes this medical professional?
Which of the following terms is an example of a non constructed medical term that must be memorized?
Which of the following terms is an example of a non constructed medical term that must be memorized?
Which of the following terms describes a condition of higher-than-normal calcium levels in the blood?
Which of the following terms describes a condition of higher-than-normal calcium levels in the blood?
If 'path/o' means disease and '-logy' means study of, what does the constructed medical term 'pathology' refer to?
If 'path/o' means disease and '-logy' means study of, what does the constructed medical term 'pathology' refer to?
A patient is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Based on your understanding of constructed medical terms, what will this procedure involve?
A patient is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Based on your understanding of constructed medical terms, what will this procedure involve?
A patient is diagnosed with hypotension. Based on your understanding of prefixes, what does this condition involve?
A patient is diagnosed with hypotension. Based on your understanding of prefixes, what does this condition involve?
Which prefix-root combination best describes a medication that works against living organisms, specifically bacteria?
Which prefix-root combination best describes a medication that works against living organisms, specifically bacteria?
Why is understanding medical terminology important for healthcare professionals?
Why is understanding medical terminology important for healthcare professionals?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate reason why some medical terms are considered non constructed?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate reason why some medical terms are considered non constructed?
In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'contra-' generally indicate?
In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'contra-' generally indicate?
A new disease is discovered, and it's named after the doctor who first identified it. What type of non constructed term is this an example of?
A new disease is discovered, and it's named after the doctor who first identified it. What type of non constructed term is this an example of?
What is the most likely meaning of 'metastasis' based on the prefix 'meta-'?
What is the most likely meaning of 'metastasis' based on the prefix 'meta-'?
Considering the anatomical structure of skin layers, which layer is located directly beneath the dermis?
Considering the anatomical structure of skin layers, which layer is located directly beneath the dermis?
Given the components of the term 'tachycardia,' what condition does it describe?
Given the components of the term 'tachycardia,' what condition does it describe?
Where is a suffix positioned in a medical term, and what general information does it provide?
Where is a suffix positioned in a medical term, and what general information does it provide?
A doctor orders a 'preoperative' assessment. Based on your knowledge of prefixes, what does 'preoperative' primarily refer to?
A doctor orders a 'preoperative' assessment. Based on your knowledge of prefixes, what does 'preoperative' primarily refer to?
If 'brady-' means 'slow', which of the following patients would MOST likely be diagnosed with bradycardia?
If 'brady-' means 'slow', which of the following patients would MOST likely be diagnosed with bradycardia?
An 'endoscope' is used to view what?
An 'endoscope' is used to view what?
A doctor prescribes an 'antibiotic'. What is the primary function of this medication?
A doctor prescribes an 'antibiotic'. What is the primary function of this medication?
What does the term 'epicardium' refer to, considering 'epi-' means 'upon' or 'over'?
What does the term 'epicardium' refer to, considering 'epi-' means 'upon' or 'over'?
What is indicated by the term 'neonatal'?
What is indicated by the term 'neonatal'?
A patient is diagnosed with anemia. Based on your understanding of suffixes, what is primarily affected in this condition?
A patient is diagnosed with anemia. Based on your understanding of suffixes, what is primarily affected in this condition?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three primary types of word parts in medical terminology?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three primary types of word parts in medical terminology?
A surgeon performs a tonsillectomy. What procedure was performed?
A surgeon performs a tonsillectomy. What procedure was performed?
In the term 'Gastroenteritis,' which word part indicates 'inflammation'?
In the term 'Gastroenteritis,' which word part indicates 'inflammation'?
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the composition of medical terms?
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the composition of medical terms?
In which of the following scenarios is the use of a combining form appropriate?
In which of the following scenarios is the use of a combining form appropriate?
In the term 'Gastroenterocolitis,' what do the word parts 'enter' and 'col' refer to, respectively?
In the term 'Gastroenterocolitis,' what do the word parts 'enter' and 'col' refer to, respectively?
Why is 'O' the most commonly used combining vowel in medical terminology?
Why is 'O' the most commonly used combining vowel in medical terminology?
Considering the rules of combining forms, which of the following constructed terms is most likely to be correct?
Considering the rules of combining forms, which of the following constructed terms is most likely to be correct?
What is the primary historical origin of most medical terms?
What is the primary historical origin of most medical terms?
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Constructed Medical Terms
Constructed Medical Terms
Medical terms formed from multiple word parts including prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
Nonconstructed Medical Terms
Nonconstructed Medical Terms
Terms not formed from individual word parts, requiring memorization.
Word Parts
Word Parts
Components used to create medical terms: word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
Word Root
Word Root
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Prefix
Prefix
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Suffix
Suffix
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Combining Vowel
Combining Vowel
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Examples of Constructed Terms
Examples of Constructed Terms
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hyper-
hyper-
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hypo-
hypo-
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anti-
anti-
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tachy-
tachy-
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contra-
contra-
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meta-
meta-
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-ic
-ic
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Combining Form
Combining Form
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Bradycardia
Bradycardia
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Gastritis
Gastritis
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Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis
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Gastroenterocolitis
Gastroenterocolitis
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Combining Vowels Rules
Combining Vowels Rules
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Prefix and Root Connection
Prefix and Root Connection
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Origin of Medical Terms
Origin of Medical Terms
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Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy
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Gastrostomy
Gastrostomy
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Gastroplasty
Gastroplasty
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Gastrologist
Gastrologist
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-itis
-itis
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Brady-
Brady-
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Endo-
Endo-
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Epi-
Epi-
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Neo-
Neo-
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Pre-
Pre-
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-ectomy
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-emia
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology: Lecture 1
- Medical terminology consists of constructed & non-constructed terms
- Constructed terms are made up of multiple word parts (prefixes, roots, suffixes)
- Determine the meaning of a constructed word by understanding the suffix, prefix, and root.
- Examples of constructed medical terms include: pathology (path/o – disease, -logy – study of), tonsillectomy (tonsill/o – tonsil, -ectomy – surgical excision), and neonatologist (neo – new, nat/o – birth, -logist – one who studies)
Learning Objectives
- Medical terminology has both constructed and non-constructed terms
- Students should identify the three main word parts used to construct medical terms (word roots, prefixes, & suffixes)
- Students need to identify the function of a combining vowel, which is added to a word root to form a combining form.
Case Study 3
- A 10-year-old female patient presented with hematuria & diminished vision acuity
- Patient has a history of chronic renal failure (CRF) in the mother
- Physical examination revealed normotension, well-nourished patient, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and bilateral cataracts
- Laboratory results showed normocytic normochromic anemia, elevated serum creatinine & BUN, and proteinuria with RBC casts
- Gross pathology revealed small kidneys
- Micro pathology shows glomerular basement membrane thinning & splitting, with laminated appearance and glomerular sclerosis, interstitial infiltrates of large foam cells.
- Disease is also known as hereditary chronic nephritis, caused by a defect in the alpha chain of type IV collagen
Constructed and Nonconstructed Terms
- Constructed terms are formed by combining multiple word parts
- Non-constructed terms are individual words, not formed from word parts (eponyms, acronyms, & terms from other languages).
- Examples of non-constructed terms: Impetigo, Coma, Cushing syndrome, Cancer
Word Parts
- The three primary word parts are prefixes, word roots, and suffixes.
- Combining vowels are used to make words pronounceable.
- "O" is the most common combining vowel; "I" & "E" are used occasionally
- There are rules for usage of the combining form.
- Use if the suffix begins with a consonant
- Use to combine two roots
- A prefix usually doesn't change when added to a word.
Prefixes
- Prefixes are word parts that come at the beginning of a medical term.
- Examples include "hyper" (above normal), "hypo" (below normal), "anti" (against), "con" (against), and "meta" (after, beyond).
Word Roots/Combining Vowels
- Word roots/combining forms give the central meaning of a word.
- Examples of word root/combining forms include: cephal/o (head), encephal/o (brain), ocul/o (eye), ot/o (ear), angi/o (vessel), bronch/o (airway), muscul/o (muscle), trache/o (trachea), cardi/o (heart), gastr/o (stomach), oste/o (bone), pod/o (foot), append/o, cardi/o, cerebr/o, dermat/o
Suffixes
- Suffixes are word parts that come at the end of a word.
- Examples of suffixes include -ectomy (removal), -emia (blood), and -gram (record).
- Some common examples of suffixes: -al, -ic, -itis
Additional Notes
- Not all medical terms contain all three word parts.
- Some medical terms have more than one root.
- Some terms are simply formed from a prefix and suffix.
Origin of Medical Terms
- Most medical terminology originates from Latin and Greek.
- Ancient Greeks are considered pioneers of modern medicine.
- Romans added their experimental findings and observations and Latin terminology.
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This lesson covers the basics of medical terminology, focusing on constructed terms. It explains how these terms are formed using prefixes, roots, and suffixes. The lesson also includes a case study of a 10-year-old female patient, to understand the practical application of medical terms.
