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What are the four main categories of medical terminology?
Prefixes in medical terminology indicate which of the following?
What do suffixes indicate in medical terminology?
Eponyms in medical terminology include which of the following?
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Acronyms are commonly associated with which medical terms?
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Define an affix.
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What is a combining form?
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What does the term 'jargon' refer to?
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What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?
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What does the suffix '-algia' indicate?
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What does the root word 'cardi(o)' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify?
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What does 'neuro-' indicate in medical terminology?
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What does the term 'path(o)' refer to?
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Study Notes
Four Main Categories of Medical Terminology
- Medical terminology originates from Latin and Greek terms.
- Eponyms refer to terms named after individuals, often the discoverer or innovator.
- Acronyms are formed from the initial letters of phrases or concepts.
- Modern language and jargon help communicate current practices in medicine.
Prefixes and Their Functions
- Prefixes can indicate time, location, or present status in medical terms.
Suffixes and Their Functions
- Suffixes provide details on disease, procedures, or the present status of a condition.
Understanding Eponyms
- Eponyms are used for diseases, treatments, medical procedures, equipment, and body parts.
Acronyms in Medicine
- Acronyms signify diseases, disorders, techniques, specialties, and organizations.
Affixes in Medical Terminology
- Affix is a term covering all parts added to a root word, including both prefixes and suffixes.
Combining Form
- A combining form consists of a root word with an added vowel, facilitating pronunciation with suffixes.
Root Words
- Root words convey the core meaning of medical terms and cannot be subdivided further.
Jargon and Abbreviations
- Jargon represents specialized technical language within a profession.
- Abbreviations are shortened forms of individual words.
Common Medical Root Words
- Angi(o): Represents blood vessels.
- Arteri(o): Refers to arteries.
- Arthr(o): Indicates joints.
- Audi(o): Pertains to sound or hearing.
- Bio: Signifies life.
- Bronch(i)(o): Relates to air passages in the lungs.
- Carcin(o): Denotes abnormal growth or a tumor.
- Cardi(o): Refers to the heart.
- Cyt(o): Relates to cells.
- Derm(a)(t)(o): Indicates skin.
Key Medical Prefixes
- A or An: Means no or without.
- Ab: Indicates movement away from.
- Ad: Refers to movement toward.
- Brady: Denotes slow.
- Dys: Indicates abnormal or painful conditions.
Common Medical Suffixes
- -Algia: Refers to pain.
- -Cide: Means killing.
- -Ectomy: Indicates removal.
- -Emia: Denotes a blood condition.
- -Itis: Refers to inflammation or infection.
Additional Terms
- -Oma: Indicates a collection, tumor, or mass.
- -Logy: Refers to the study or practice of a specific field.
- -Meter: Represents an instrument used for measurement.
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Explore the essential components of medical terminology through these flashcards. Learn about categories such as Latin/Greek terms, eponyms, acronyms, and the significance of prefixes and suffixes in medical language. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of medical vocabulary!
