Medical Terminology Flashcards

Study Notes

phil/o: Refers to attraction; used in various medical contexts to indicate affinity or preference towards substances or conditions.
psych/o, thym/o, phren/o: All relate to the concept of mind; important in various fields like psychology and psychiatry for understanding mental processes.
iatr/o: Denotes treatment; forms the basis of terms associated with medical care and therapies.
somn/o: Pertains to sleep; significant in sleep medicine and related health discussions.
-ia, -ism: Suffixes indicating condition; commonly used to describe states or disorders in medical terminology.
-iatrist: Refers to a medical professional specializing in treatment; used primarily in mental health fields to identify practitioners.
-mania: Describes a condition of madness; crucial in recognizing various mental health disorders.
-phobia: Indicates a condition of fear; widely recognized in psychology for categorizing anxiety disorders.
-thymia: Relates to conditions of the mind; includes mood disorders and emotional states.
-osis: Signifies an abnormal condition; often used in pathology to describe diseases or medical conditions.
Psychologist: A professional focused on diagnosing and treating mental health disorders; plays a key role in mental health care.
Psychiatrists: Medical doctors specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses; often prescribe medication and therapy.