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What is a term derived from a name called?
What is a term derived from a name called?
- Constructed term
- Prefix
- Eponym (correct)
- Non-constructed term
What is a word part that provides the primary meaning of a term?
What is a word part that provides the primary meaning of a term?
- Suffix
- Word root (correct)
- Combining vowel
- Prefix
What is the definition of a suffix?
What is the definition of a suffix?
- A word part affixed to the beginning of a word
- A vowel used when a suffix starts with a consonant
- A word part affixed to the end of a word (correct)
- A word made up of multiple word parts
What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?
What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?
What does the term 'brady-' refer to?
What does the term 'brady-' refer to?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'pre-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'pre-'?
What is the term for a word that is not formed from individual parts?
What is the term for a word that is not formed from individual parts?
What is the word part that is affixed to the beginning of a word?
What is the word part that is affixed to the beginning of a word?
What is the term for a surgical removal of the tonsils?
What is the term for a surgical removal of the tonsils?
What does the combining vowel do?
What does the combining vowel do?
What is the definition of '-ectomy'?
What is the definition of '-ectomy'?
What does '-ology' mean?
What does '-ology' mean?
What is the term for inflammation of the skin?
What is the term for inflammation of the skin?
What does 'neurology' refer to?
What does 'neurology' refer to?
What does 'hemophilia' refer to?
What does 'hemophilia' refer to?
What does 'tachy-' mean?
What does 'tachy-' mean?
What does 'dysphagia' refer to?
What does 'dysphagia' refer to?
The word part that is affixed to the end of a word is referred to as a ______.
The word part that is affixed to the end of a word is referred to as a ______.
A word made up of multiple word parts is known as ______.
A word made up of multiple word parts is known as ______.
The term for a tumor of bone is called ______.
The term for a tumor of bone is called ______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Concepts
- Constructed Terms: Words formed by combining multiple word parts.
- Eponym: Terms derived from a person's name.
- Non-constructed Terms: Terms that do not originate from individual word parts.
Word Parts
- Prefix: Added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.
- Word Root: Main part of a word that conveys its primary meaning.
- Suffix: Added to the end of a word to alter its meaning.
- Combining Vowel: Usually an "o," used when a suffix starts with a consonant.
Common Prefixes
- Anti-: Describes something that is against or opposite.
- Brady-: Indicates slowness.
- Endo-: Means "within."
- Epi-: Means "upon" or "over."
- Neo-: Indicates "new."
- Pre-: Means "before."
Common Word Roots
- Append/o, Appendic/o: Refers to the appendix.
- Bi/o: Refers to life.
- Cardi/o: Relates to the heart.
- Cerebr/o: Pertains to the brain or cerebrum.
- Dermat/o: Refers to skin.
- Electr/o: Relates to electricity.
- Hepat/o: Refers to the liver.
- Neur/o: Pertains to nerves.
Suffixes
- -ectomy: Indicates a surgical removal.
- -emia: Refers to a condition concerning blood.
- -itis: Signifies inflammation.
- -logist: Person who studies a specific field.
- -logy: The study or science of a subject.
- -oma: Refers to a tumor.
Special Terms and Conditions
- Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx.
- Neuropathy: Disease affecting the nerves.
- Endocarditis: Inflammation within the heart.
- Bradycardia: Condition of a slow heart rate.
- Hemophilia: Inherited disorder affecting blood coagulation.
- Quadriplegia: Paralysis of four limbs.
Procedures and Instruments
- Dermatoplasty: Surgical repair of skin.
- Laryngoscope: Instrument used for viewing the larynx.
- Mammoplasty: Surgical repair of the breast.
- Tonsillectomy: Surgical removal of the tonsils.
- Hysteroscope: Instrument for viewing the uterus.
- Gastrectomy: Surgical removal of the stomach.
Combining Concepts
- Dysphagia: Painful or difficult swallowing.
- Aphasia: Inability or absence of speaking.
- Hypo-: Means below or less than normal.
Related Conditions
- Endorrhinopathy: Disease within the nose.
- Rhinology: The study of the nose.
- Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.
- Neurology: The study of nerves.
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