31 Questions
Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?
ectomy
Which word root is related to the gall, or bile?
chole
What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean?
fast
Which of the following word roots signifies 'red'?
erythro
What does the suffix '-phobia' refer to?
fear
Which prefix means 'without'?
a-
What does the word root 'cysto' refer to?
bladder, sac
Identify the correct root word for 'vein'.
phleb
What does the suffix '-malacia' mean?
softening
Which prefix means 'inside'?
endo-
Which word root is related to 'intestine'?
entero
Which word root means 'bone'?
osteo
What does the term 'axillary' refer to?
Underarm site where body temperature may be obtained
Which term is used to describe a tooth or bridge pattern used in prosthodontic dentistry?
Die
What term best describes the use of hand or finger pressure to locate or examine?
Palpation
What does the term 'fascial' refer to?
Pertaining to the fibrous membrane on muscles
Which term describes the condition of a racing or increased heartbeat?
Palpitation
Which term is used to describe a location within the abdomen?
Intra-abdominal
Which of the following describes the term 'language'?
A complex system of communication acquired by humans
What does the suffix '-itis' denote in medical terminology?
Inflammation
What is the primary focus of dentistry?
Preventing and treating diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity
What is a smaller version of an artery called?
Arteriole
Which of the following terms indicates the reduction of size?
Venule
What percentage of medical terms are based on Greek or Latin words?
75%
What is the significance of prefixes in medical terminology?
They modify or qualify the meaning of word roots
Which example illustrates a suffix used to form an adjective?
Fibrous
From which Latin word is 'medicine' derived?
Medicus
Which suffix results from combining a word root and a suffix into one accepted form?
megaly
Who is known as the 'father of medicine'?
Hippocrates
What does the prefix DYS- indicate when added to the term -PNEA?
Difficult breathing
What does the term 'abdominal pain' lack in its description?
Location specificity
Study Notes
Language and Terminology
- Language is the ability to acquire and use complex systems of communication, particularly in humans.
- A language is a specific example of such a system.
- Terminology refers to special words or expressions used in relation to a particular subject or activity.
Medicine and Dentistry
- Medicine is the science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- The word "medicine" is derived from Latin "medicus," meaning "a physician."
- Dentistry is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity.
Medical Terms
- A term is a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.
- Most medical terms are based on Greek or Latin words.
- Understanding the roots of words in the field of Health, Medicine, and Dentistry helps in understanding medical terms.
Hippocrates
- Hippocrates was a Greek physician known as the "father of medicine."
- 75% of medical terms are based on Greek or Latin words.
Prefixes
- Prefixes are word beginnings that modify or qualify the meaning of word roots.
- Examples of prefixes include:
- intra- (meaning "within")
- dys- (meaning "difficult" or "painful")
Suffixes
- Suffixes are word endings that form nouns, adjectives, or verbs.
- Suffixes can have specialized meanings, such as:
- -itis (meaning "inflammation")
- -ectomy (meaning "surgical removal")
- -oma (meaning "tumor")
- Suffixes can combine with word roots to form adjectives, verbs, or nouns.
Word Roots
- Word roots are the core of a word that conveys the main meaning.
- Examples of word roots include:
- aden- (meaning "gland")
- angio- (meaning "blood vessel")
- arthro- (meaning "joint")
- cardio- (meaning "heart")
Homonyms
- Homonyms are words that are similar in sound and spelling but have different meanings.
- Examples of homonyms used in dentistry include:
- die (tooth or bridge pattern) vs. dye (coloring material)
- auxiliary (helping) vs. axillary (underarm site)
- esthetics (pertaining to beauty) vs. aesthesia (loss of pain sensation)
Learn about language, terminology, and medicine in this introductory lecture. Understand the concept of language and its application in medicine, including the meaning and significance of medical terminology.
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