Medical Terminology Flashcards

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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?

Suffix

Word root (correct)

Combining vowel

Prefix

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?

Against, opposite of Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'brady-' refer to?

Slow Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'pre-'?

To come before Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a word that is not formed from individual parts?

Non-constructed terms Signup and view all the answers

What is the word part that is affixed to the beginning of a word?

Prefix Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a surgical removal of the tonsils?

Tonsillectomy Signup and view all the answers

What does the combining vowel do?

A vowel used when a suffix starts with a consonant Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of '-ectomy'?

Surgical removal Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ology' mean?

Study or science of Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for inflammation of the skin?

Dermatitis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'neurology' refer to?

Study or science of nerves Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hemophilia' refer to?

Inherited defect in blood coagulation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tachy-' mean?

Fast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dysphagia' refer to?

Painful or difficult eating or swallowing Signup and view all the answers

The word part that is affixed to the end of a word is referred to as a ______.

suffix Signup and view all the answers

A word made up of multiple word parts is known as ______.

constructed term Signup and view all the answers

The term for a tumor of bone is called ______.

osteoma Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Cardi/o = Heart Gastr/o = Stomach Hemat/o = Blood Dermat/o = Skin Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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Test your knowledge of medical terms with these flashcards. Each card contains key definitions related to constructed terms, eponyms, and word parts like prefixes and roots. Ideal for students and professionals in the medical field.