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What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify in medical terms?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify in medical terms?
In the term 'cephal/algia', what does the root 'cephal' refer to?
In the term 'cephal/algia', what does the root 'cephal' refer to?
Which medical term indicates the surgical removal of the appendix?
Which medical term indicates the surgical removal of the appendix?
What is the function of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?
What is the function of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?
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What root is combined with the suffix '-plasty' in the term 'arthroplasty'?
What root is combined with the suffix '-plasty' in the term 'arthroplasty'?
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What is the function of a root in medical terminology?
What is the function of a root in medical terminology?
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Which of the following terms follows the rule of root-suffix with a root that begins with a vowel?
Which of the following terms follows the rule of root-suffix with a root that begins with a vowel?
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What type of word construction is demonstrated by 'hepat/o/megaly'?
What type of word construction is demonstrated by 'hepat/o/megaly'?
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What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify in medical terminology?
What does the suffix '-ectomy' signify in medical terminology?
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In the compound word 'Gastr/o/enter/itis', how many roots are being linked?
In the compound word 'Gastr/o/enter/itis', how many roots are being linked?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Lecture 2
- Word Building Rules are crucial for understanding medical terms. Three primary rules are presented: root-suffix, root/o-suffix, and root/o/root-suffix.
Rule 1: Root - Suffix
- This rule applies when the suffix begins with a vowel.
- The medical term is broken down into its root and suffix components.
- Example terms and meanings are provided.
- Arthritis: Arthr (joint) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the joints
- Gastrectomy: Gastr (stomach) + ectomy (surgical removal) = surgical removal of the stomach
- Appendectomy: *Append *(appendix) + ectomy (surgical removal) = surgical removal of the appendix
- Cephalalgia: Cephal (head) + algia (pain) = pain in the head (headache)
Rule 2: Root / O - Suffix
- This rule applies when a combined form (root/o) precedes the suffix and the "combined form" begins with a consonant.
- Example terms and meanings are shown for this rule.
- Chondromalacia: Chondr/o (cartilage) + malacia (softening) = softening of the cartilage
- Arteriosclerosis: Arteri/o (arteries) + sclerosis (hardening) = hardening of arteries
- Arthroplasty: Arthr/o (joint) + plasty (plastic repair) = plastic repair of the joint
- Hepatosplenomegaly: Hepat/o (liver) + splen/o (spleen) + megaly (enlargement) = Enlargement of both the liver and spleen.
- Gastroplasty: Gastr/o (stomach) + plasty (surgical repair) = surgical procedure of the stomach, to decrease its size or repair a defect.
Rule 3: Root / O / Root - Suffix
- In this rule, a combined form (root/o) links two roots to create a compound word, often involving a consonant.
- The combined form links two roots.
- Example terms and their definitions are given in this rule.
- Arthroscopic: Arthr/o (joint) + scop/ic (looking at a certain area/internal part) = examination of the joint's parts, using an endoscope.
- Gastroenteritis: Gastro/o (stomach) + enter/o (intestine) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
- Osteoarthritis: Oste/o (bone) + arthr (joint) + itis (inflammation) = Inflammation of the bones and joints.
- Osteochondritis: Oste/o (bone) + chondr/o(cartilage) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bone & cartilage.
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Explore essential word-building rules for medical terminology in this quiz. Learn about the different components, such as root-suffix combinations and related terms. Understand these foundational concepts through examples and enhance your medical vocabulary.
