Medical Terminology Lecture 4: Suffixes
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What color might blood appear if it indicates fresh bleeding?

  • Dark red
  • Purple
  • Bright red (correct)
  • Brown

Blood that resembles coffee grounds suggests fresh bleeding.

False (B)

What does blood that resembles coffee grounds indicate?

Partially digested blood

Blood that appears bright red indicates __________ bleeding.

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Match the descriptions with the appearance of blood:

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What does the term 'hematemesis' refer to?

<p>Vomiting blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hematemesis is the term used for vomiting clear fluids.

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What does hematemesis signify?

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Hematemesis is the vomiting of _____

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Match the medical terms with their meanings:

<p>Hematemesis = Vomiting blood Diarrhea = Frequent loose bowel movements Nausea = Feeling of sickness Dyspepsia = Indigestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used when the suffix begins with a consonant?

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When a suffix begins with a vowel, the combining form is used.

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What are two medical conditions that may require the use of combining forms?

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The combining form is used to link two word elements when the suffix begins with a __________.

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Match the following terms with their appropriate descriptions:

<p>Esophageal varices = Swollen veins in the esophagus Mallory-Weiss tears = Tears in the esophagus lining due to vomiting Combining form = A form used to link word elements Suffix = A word part added to the end of a root word</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-tomy' refer to?

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The term 'lithotripsy' refers to the process of cutting into a stone.

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What is the medical term for an incision in the abdomen?

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The process of crushing stones is known as __________.

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Match the suffixes to their meanings:

<p>-tomy = Incision or to cut -tripsy = Crushing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix '-philia' indicates a negative condition.

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What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

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The condition of difficulty swallowing is called __________.

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Match the following suffixes with their meanings:

<p>-pnea = breath -rrhaphy = suturing -scope = viewing -phasia = speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples uses the suffix '-gram'?

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The suffix '-trophy' refers to destruction.

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What condition does the suffix '-opia' refer to?

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Which suffix means 'abnormal condition'?

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The suffix '-algia' refers to weakness.

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What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

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The suffix '-megaly' signifies an __________ condition.

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Which of the following suffixes indicates a type of hernia or swelling?

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The suffix '-rrhea' denotes a type of pain.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-emia'?

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The suffix '-gen' refers to something that is __________.

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Which suffix indicates paralysis?

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Flashcards

Hematemesis

Vomiting of blood.

Vomiting

The act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth.

Blood

A substance composed of red blood cells, plasma, and other components.

Hematemesis: A Medical Issue

Hematemesis is a sign of a potential medical issue that requires attention.

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Emesis

A condition where food and fluids are expelled from the stomach through the mouth.

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Fresh blood

Blood that appears bright red, indicating fresh bleeding.

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Digested blood

Blood that resembles coffee grounds, suggesting partially digested blood.

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Partially digested blood

Blood that has been in the digestive system for a while and has been partially broken down.

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Digestion

The process of breaking down food in the stomach.

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Blood appearance and age

The appearance of blood can indicate the age of the bleeding.

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-tomy

Incision or surgical cut

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-tripsy

Crushing or breaking up of a substance

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Laparotomy

Surgical incision into the abdomen

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Lithotripsy

Crushing of kidney stones

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-tomy procedure

A surgical procedure involving making an incision

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What is a combining form in medical terminology?

A combining form is a word root that is attached to a suffix to create a new word. Combining forms help create more complex medical terms by joining two or more word elements.

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When to use combining forms?

When the suffix starts with a consonant, we commonly use the combining form to connect it to the preceding word root.

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What are esophageal varices?

Esophageal varices are enlarged veins in the esophagus, often caused by portal hypertension.

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What are Mallory-Weiss tears?

Mallory-Weiss tears are lacerations or tears in the lining of the esophagus, often caused by forceful vomiting.

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Why are combining forms important?

Using combining forms allows us to build accurate, clear medical terms that combine different word parts.

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Suffix -acusis

A suffix meaning 'condition of hearing'

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Suffix -capnia

A suffix meaning 'condition of carbon dioxide'

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Suffix -drome

A suffix meaning 'running', used to describe a set of symptoms

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Suffix -gnosis

A suffix meaning 'knowledge', used to describe the process of gaining knowledge about a condition

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Suffix -iatry

A suffix meaning 'treatment' or 'specialty', often used for medical fields

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Suffix -opia

A suffix meaning 'condition of vision'

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Suffix -phagia

A suffix meaning 'eating or swallowing'

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Suffix -centesis

A suffix meaning 'surgical puncture'

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Suffixes meaning "pertaining to"

Suffixes that indicate a condition or state related to a specific body part or system.

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Suffixes meaning "abnormal condition"

Suffixes indicating an abnormal condition of the body.

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Suffixes meaning "pain"

Suffixes that signify pain associated with a specific body part or system.

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Suffixes meaning "weakness"

Suffixes indicating a weakness or lack of strength in a specific area.

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Suffixes meaning "hernia, swelling, protrusion"

Suffixes indicating a protrusion or swelling in a specific anatomical area.

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Suffixes meaning "vomiting"

Suffixes indicating the process of vomiting.

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Suffixes meaning "condition of blood"

Suffixes indicating a condition related to the blood.

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Suffixes meaning "forming, producing, origin"

Suffixes denoting the formation, production, or origin of something.

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Suffixes meaning "inflammation"

Suffixes indicating inflammation in a specific body part or system.

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Suffixes meaning "loosen, dissolve"

Suffixes denoting the process of loosening or dissolving.

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Study Notes

Lecture 4: Understanding Suffixes

  • A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word root, modifying its meaning.
  • Suffixes usually indicate a procedure, disease, disorder, or condition.
  • Examine the suffix first to understand the meaning.

Suffix Linking

  • When a suffix begins with a vowel, use the root word to link.
  • When a suffix begins with a consonant, use the combining form to link.

Compound Words

  • Compound words contain more than one word root.
  • Multiple roots are joined by a vowel, regardless of the second root's vowel or consonant.

Types of Suffixes

  • Pertaining to: Suffixes that describe something related to a specific part, action, or process. Examples include -ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -eal, -ial, -ic, -ior, -ous, -tic.
  • Abnormal condition: Suffixes that signify a state or condition that deviates from the norm. Examples include -ia, -iasis, -ism, -osis.
  • Related to pathology (study of diseases): Suffixes that relate to the causes, nature, or effects of disease or injury. Examples include -algia, -dynia, -asthenia, -cele, -emesis, -emia.
  • Action or function: Suffixes indicating functions and actions. Examples include those related to pathology (listed above) and more (additional notes follow)
  • Grammatical suffixes: Suffixes that don't add meaning but affect grammatical structure.
  • -gen, -genesis: Forming, producing, or origin.
  • -itis: Inflammation.
  • -lysis: Loosen, dissolve (from the combining form).
  • -malacia: Softening.
  • -megaly: Abnormally large.
  • -oma: Tumor.
  • -pathy: Disease.
  • -penia: Abnormal reduction in number, deficiency.
  • -phobia: Fear.
  • -plegia: Paralysis.
  • -rrhage, -rrhagia: Excessive bleeding or flow.
  • -rrhea: Flowing or discharge.
  • -centesis: Surgical puncture.
  • -ectomy: Surgical removal.
  • -gram, -graph, -graphy: Record or image.
  • -meter, -metry: Measurement.
  • -plasty: Surgical repair.
  • -rrhaphy: Stitch or sew, usually for suturing.

Procedures (continued)

  • -scope, -scopy: Viewing.
  • -stomy: Surgical creation of an opening.
  • -tomy: Cutting a body part.
  • -tripsy: Crushing.

Diminutives

  • -cle, -icle, -elle, -ole, -ule: Indicate small or minute things.

Singular and Plural Suffixes

  • Rules for changing singular to plural forms
  • Provide a table of examples of singular and plural forms

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This quiz focuses on understanding suffixes in medical terminology, their meanings, and how they are used with root words. It also covers the formation of compound words and the different types of suffixes pertaining to conditions and pathologies. Test your knowledge on how to effectively link suffixes and roots for better medical comprehension.

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