Medical Terminology: Noun and Adjective Suffixes
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What does the suffix '-y' indicate in medical terminology?

  • Specialization in a field
  • Pertaining to a body part
  • Condition or process (correct)
  • Small or minute

    • Which of the following terms includes a diminutive suffix?

  • Hematologist
  • Physician
  • Oncologist
  • Arteriole (correct)

    • Which suffix denotes a medical specialist?

  • -ologist (correct)
  • -icus
  • -section
  • -iatry

    • What is the meaning of the suffix '-ium' in medical terms?

    <p>Structure or tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-ist' commonly signify in medical language?

    <p>A specialist or practitioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis' in medical terminology?

    <p>Surgical puncture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a surgical suffix related to the procedure of crushing?

    <p>-tripsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The suffix '-pexy' indicates which type of medical procedure?

    <p>Surgical fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surgical suffix indicates the process of suturing?

    <p>-rrhaphy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-lysis' represent in medical terminology?

    <p>Separation or destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical term utilizes the suffix indicating surgical repair?

    <p>Rhinoplasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'Haemolysis' refers to which of the following processes?

    <p>Destruction of red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medical procedure does the suffix '-plasty' imply?

    <p>Surgical reconstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enlargement of an organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by excessive vomiting during pregnancy?

    <p>Hyperemesis gravidarum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hepatotoxic' refer to?

    <p>Detrimental substances affecting the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the term 'vasospasm'?

    <p>Involuntary contraction of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-necrosis' signify?

    <p>Condition of tissue death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of blood conditions, what does the term 'polycythemia' suggest?

    <p>Excessive production of red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is associated with abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid?

    <p>Lymphedema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'bronchospasm' indicate?

    <p>Contraction of bronchial muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-gen' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>Forming or producing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'biopsy' in medical terminology?

    <p>View of living tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix represents the process of visually examining a body cavity?

    <p>-scopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'angiography' refer to?

    <p>The process of examining blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates a device for recording measurements?

    <p>-meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'pathogenesis' describe?

    <p>The development of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an endoscope?

    <p>To visualize internal structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a diagnostic study after death to determine the cause of death?

    <p>Autopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct plural form of 'thorax'?

    <p>thoraces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix means 'pertaining to the esophagus'?

    <p>-eal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-ous' indicate in medical terminology?

    <p>pertaining to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the plural form of 'diagnosis'?

    <p>diagnoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix is used in the term 'pulmonary'?

    <p>-ary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correct plural form of 'appendix'.

    <p>appendices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'cyan/o' denote in medical terms?

    <p>blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the singular form of 'vertebrae'?

    <p>vertebra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Suffixes as Noun Endings

    • -a, -um, -y, -us are common noun endings in medical terminology
    • -y can also indicate a condition or process, like neuropathy (disease of the nerves).
    • -iatry indicates medicine or treatment, like podiatry (treatment of feet), often combined with another root word.
    • -icle, -ole, -ule are diminutive suffixes, signifying smallness.
    • -ician, -ist indicate a specialist.
    • Examples of specialists: cardiologist, immunologist, gynecologist, ophthalmologist, psychiatrist.

    Suffixes Meaning “Pertaining To”

    • Many suffixes in medical terminology change a word root into an adjective to indicate "pertaining to."
    • For example, cardiac means pertaining to the heart.

    Suffix Linking

    • Suffixes are added to word roots or combining forms to change meanings.
    • Suffixes are also used to denote singular and plural forms.

    Common Surgical Suffixes

    • -centesis means surgical puncture.
    • -lysis means separation, destruction, or loosening.
    • -tripsy means crushing.
    • -pexy means fixation of an organ.
    • -rrhaphy means suture.
    • -plasty means surgical repair.
    • -stenosis means abnormal narrowing or contraction.
    • -cele means hernia or swelling.
    • -spasm means sudden involuntary muscle contraction.
    • -megaly means enlargement.
    • -edema means swelling.
    • -emesis means vomiting.
    • -emia means blood condition.
    • -necrosis means tissue death.
    • -toxic means poison.
    • -trophy means nourishment or development.
    • -tropy means attracted to.
    • -gen means forming, producing, or origin of.
    • -genesis means the process of formation or development.

    Diagnostic Suffixes

    • -gram means record.
    • -graph means instrument for recording.
    • -graphy means the process of recording.
    • -meter means an instrument for measuring.
    • -metry means the act of measuring.
    • -scope means instrument for examining.
    • -scopy means visual examination.
    • -opsy means view.

    Suffixes as Noun Endings

    • Many suffixes in medical terminology change a word root into a noun.
    • For example, cranium is the portion of the skull that encloses the brain.

    Suffixes Meaning “Pertaining To”

    • -ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -eal, -ical, -ous, -ic, -ior, -tic are common suffixes that indicate "pertaining to," usually combined with a word root.

    Singular and Plural Endings

    • Many medical terms have Greek or Latin origins.
    • There are specific rules for changing singular words into plural forms, and English endings for commonly used terms.
    • Examples include:
      • -a: Pleura (singular) -> pleurae (plural)
      • -ax: Thorax -> thoraces
      • -ix: Appendix -> appendices
      • -ex: Apex -> apices
      • -en: Lumen -> lumina
      • -is: Diagnosis -> diagnoses
      • -ma: Carcinoma -> carcinomata
      • -us: Bronchus -> bronchi
      • -y: Deformity -> deformities
      • -itis: Arthritis -> arthritides
      • -nx: Phalanx -> phalanges
      • -on: Ganglion -> ganglia
      • -um: Bacterium -> bacteria

    Terms Indicating Color

    • cyan/o means blue.
    • erythr/o means red.

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    Test your knowledge of common suffixes used in medical terminology, such as -us, -y, and -ician. Understand how these endings modify word roots to denote conditions, specialties, and diminutive forms. This quiz will help solidify your understanding of the language used in healthcare professions.

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