Medical Terminology: Roots

Terminology Related to Sound and Hearing

• The term for 'sound' or 'hearing' is acoustics.

Adrenal Gland Reference

• The root adren/o relates to the adrenal glands, which produce hormones and regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.

Abdominal Reference

• The root abdomin/o refers to the abdomen, encompassing the area between the chest and pelvis that houses various organs.

Pain Terminology

• The term pertaining to 'pain' is algia, often used in medical terminology to describe painful conditions.

Cardiovascular Reference

• The root cardi/o refers to the heart, crucial for pumping blood throughout the body.

Cerebral Cortex Reference

• The term relating to the 'outer portion, cerebral cortex' is cerebral, involved in higher brain functions such as thought and action.

Cholesterol Reference

• The root chol/e relates to bile, which is important for digestion and metabolism of fats.

Cochlea Reference

• The term referring to the 'cochlea (of inner ear)' is cochlear, significant for hearing functionality.

Cornea Reference

• The root corne/o refers to the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye that allows light to enter.

Cartilage Reference

• The root chondr/o refers to cartilage, a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body.

Pupil Terminology

• The term pertaining to the 'pupil' is pupillary, related to the opening in the center of the iris that controls light entry.

Head Reference

• The root cephal/o refers to the head, encompassing the skull and face.

Coccyx Reference

• The term that relates to the coccyx is coccygeal, which refers to the small triangular bone at the base of the spine.

Ateleia Reference

• The root ateli/o relates to incomplete development or a failure to grow fully, commonly used in medical conditions.