Medical Terminology Part 1

Most medical terms are built from a prefix, root, combining vowel, and suffix.

A word part added to the beginning of a medical term.

The core meaning or foundation of a medical term.

A vowel (often 'o' or 'i') that joins the root to other parts (prefix or suffix) of the word.

A word part added to the end of the medical term.

The word 'Thorax' is an adjective form used correctly.

Endotracheal intubation tube used to support breathing.

Located below and within the heart.

Terms related to oxygen are often prefixed with 'ox-', 'oxi-', or contain the elements 'ox' or 'oxy'.

These are anatomical terms related to the lungs, respiratory system, or nasal cavity.

Combining form meaning "air" in medical terminology.

Combining form meaning "bacteria" in medical terminology.

Combining form meaning "cold" in medical terminology.

Combining form meaning "blue" in medical terminology, often related to discoloration.

Combining form meaning "electricity" in medical terminology.

Combining form meaning "red" in medical terminology, often related to blood cells.

Combining form meaning "water" in medical terminology.

Combining form meaning "safe" or "immune" relating to the immune system

Combining form relating to something "small".

Combining form meaning "disease" in medical terminology.

A word part added to the beginning of a medical term to modify its meaning.

Prefixes indicate the location of an organ or body part, such as 'sub' meaning 'below'.

Prefixes can indicate the number of parts, like 'Di' or 'Bi' meaning 'two'.

Prefixes can indicate the frequency of an action or condition. For example, 'uni' means 'one', and 'multi' means 'many'.

Prefixes are usually placed before the root word, modifying its meaning to create a new term with a specific connotation.

The root word 'cardi' means 'heart' in medical terminology.

The term 'cis' signifies 'to cut' in medical terminology.

A word part, often a root with a combining vowel, used to connect different word parts in medical terms. It often represents a core concept and can be combined with multiple prefixes and suffixes.

A vowel, usually "o" or "i", used to join two word parts in medical terms. It helps with pronunciation and fluidity.

The combining vowel "o" is frequently used because it is a neutral vowel sound that doesn't change the pronunciation of the root when combined with other word parts.

Some medical terms can have more than one root, indicating multiple aspects or components.

Using examples to understand medical terms is essential because they illustrate how word parts come together and help you grasp the meaning.

A word part added to the beginning of a medical term, modifying its meaning.

The core meaning or foundation of a medical term. It's the base word.

A word part added to the end of a medical term. It modifies the meaning further.

Means 'without' or 'away from'.

Means 'from' or 'without'

Means 'up', 'toward', or 'again'.

Means 'against' or 'opposite'.

Means 'before' or 'in front of'.

Means 'self' or 'own'.

Means 'slow'.

Means 'painful', 'abnormal', or 'difficult'.

Means 'within' or 'inner'.

Means 'upon', 'over', or 'on top of'.

A medical instrument used to listen to heart and lung sounds.

A graph that shows the amount of carbon dioxide in a patient's breath.

A device used to measure lung capacity and air flow.

This describes the position of something relative to a structure or organ. 'Outside' refers to the exterior, while 'inside' refers to the interior.

These terms describe the location of something relative to a structure or organ. 'Between' indicates a location between two other things, while 'within' indicates being encompassed by something.

Combining form meaning "air" in medical terminology. Used to create terms related to air, respiration, or gases.

Combining form meaning "bacteria" in medical terminology. Used in words related to bacteria, their characteristics, or the diseases they cause.

Combining form meaning "cold" in medical terminology. Used in words related to freezing, low temperatures, or treatments involving cold.

Combining form meaning "blue" in medical terminology. Used in words related to blue discoloration, especially in the skin.

Combining form meaning "electricity" in medical terminology. Used in words related to electrical activity, electrical currents, or treatments involving electricity.

Combining form meaning "red" in medical terminology. Often used in words related to red blood cells, red pigment, or redness.

Combining form meaning "water" or "hydrogen" in medical terminology. Used in words related to water, fluid, or hydrogen.

Combining form meaning "safe" or "immune" in medical terminology. Used in words related to the immune system, its functions, or protection from disease.

Combining form meaning "small" or "tiny" in medical terminology. Used in words related to microscopic organisms, tiny structures, or small scales.

A prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a medical term to change its meaning. Prefixes often indicate location, number, or direction.

The root is the core meaning of a medical term and often represents an organ, body part, or condition.

A combining vowel, usually 'o' or 'i', is used to join the root to other word parts (prefix or suffix) and makes pronunciation smoother.

A suffix is a word part added to the end of a medical term to further modify its meaning. Suffixes can indicate procedures, states, or specializations.

These prefixes indicate the position of an organ or body part.

These prefixes tell us how many parts there are.

These prefixes indicate how often something happens.

Prefixes are added to the beginning of words to change their meaning.

Combining vowels are placed between the root and a suffix if the suffix starts with a consonant. They are NOT used if the suffix begins with a vowel.

Gastroenteritis breaks down into three parts: 'Gastro' meaning stomach, 'enter/o' meaning small intestine, and 'itis' meaning inflammation.

Combining vowels are usually kept between two roots, even if the second root starts with a vowel.

The combining vowel is used between a root and a suffix if the suffix starts with a consonant, but not if the suffix starts with a vowel.

The word 'Thorax' is an adjective form written correctly.

The combining vowel 'o' is frequently used because it is a neutral vowel sound that doesn't change the pronunciation of the root when combined with other word parts.

A word part, often a root with a combining vowel, used to connect different word parts and represent a specific concept.

A prefix added to the beginning of a medical term to indicate the location of an organ or body part. For example, 'sub' means below.

A prefix that indicates the quantity or number of parts. For instance, 'di' or 'bi' means two.

These prefixes tell you how often something happens. Examples include 'uni' (one) and 'multi' (many).

The prefix 'sub' refers to 'below' or 'under'.

'Di' or 'bi' prefix signifies 'two' or 'double'.

A tube inserted into the trachea (windpipe) to help with breathing. It's a common tool in medical emergencies.

The prefixes 'sub' and 'endo' indicate the location of the heart. 'Sub' means 'below', and 'endo' means 'within'.

These terms relate to the respiratory system and lungs, specifically the alveoli (air sacs), nasal cavity, and lungs.

'Thorax' is NOT an adjective form. It is a noun referring to the chest cavity.

'-algia' is a suffix meaning 'pain'. It is often used in medical terms to describe pain in specific parts of the body, such as neuralgia (nerve pain).

'-itis' is a suffix that means 'inflammation'. It is often used in medical terms to describe inflammation of a specific organ or tissue, such as gastritis (inflammation of the stomach).

The root of a medical term is the core meaning or foundation of the word. It usually represents an organ, body part, or condition.

'Postmortem' means 'after death'. It is used to describe the examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death.

'Interdental' means 'between the teeth'. It is used to describe anything that is located between the teeth, such as interdental brushes or interdental spaces.

'Hypoglycemia' means 'low blood sugar'. It is a condition where the level of glucose in the blood is abnormally low.

'Mono' indicates 'one'. It is a prefix used in medical terms to mean one, single, or solitary.

The cardiovascular system includes 1) The heart, 2) Blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and 3) Circulating blood. The lungs are part of the respiratory system.

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. Pulmonary arteries are an exception, carrying deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

The SA node is a specialized group of cells in the right atrium of the heart that acts as the pacemaker. It initiates the electrical impulses that trigger the heartbeat.

The atrioventricular valve is a structure located between the atrium and ventricle of the heart. It prevents blood from flowing back into the atrium during ventricular contraction.

'Phlebitis' refers to inflammation of a vein.

'Angi/o' is a combining form that refers to blood vessels.

'Diastole' is the relaxation phase of the heart, while 'Systole' is the contraction phase. It's the rhythmic cycle of the heart's contractions and relaxation that pumps blood.

The blood plasma is not the cellular part. It's the liquid component of blood. Blood cells, such as red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets, are the cellular parts of blood.