Medical Terminology: Prefixes, Roots, Suffixes
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What role does a suffix play in a medical term?

  • It indicates the number of parts.
  • It adds meaning such as a condition or procedure. (correct)
  • It modifies the location of an organ.
  • It describes a fundamental meaning.

Which of the following correctly defines the term 'Pancreatitis' based on its components?

  • Inflammation of the pancreas. (correct)
  • Inflammation in the dental region.
  • A specialist in pancreatic diseases.
  • Surgical removal of the pancreas.

What is a combining vowel and why is it used in medical terminology?

  • It changes the meaning of the root entirely.
  • It provides grammatical cases for medical terms.
  • It defines the main body part described in the term.
  • It allows the combination of roots that end and start with consonants. (correct)

Which statement accurately describes a medical root?

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Identify the correct statement about the term 'Gingivitis'.

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What is the meaning of the suffix -desis?

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Which procedure involves the examination of internal structures using the suffix -scopy?

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What does the suffix -algia indicate?

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Which description is associated with the suffix -plasty?

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What is the combined form for the word 'Neurology'?

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Which of the following represents the correct analysis of 'Gastroenteritis'?

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What is the primary purpose of using a combining vowel in medical terminology?

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What combination does 'Hepatosplenomegaly' represent?

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How is the word 'Chemotherapy' constructed in terms of roots?

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What is the medical term for inflammation of the joint using root and suffix only?

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Identify the correct medical term that combines two roots with 'o' and a suffix to indicate enlargement of the liver and spleen.

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Which term denotes surgical removal of the appendix?

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What does the suffix '-algia' indicate when combined with a root?

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For the term 'Chondromalacia', what is the meaning of the suffix '-malacia'?

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Which medical term includes two roots, both linked with 'o', to describe a procedure for joint repair?

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What term refers to the condition of hardening of the arteries, using the correct combined form?

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What does 'Menorrhea' specifically refer to in medical terminology?

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Which term is used for the surgical removal of the stomach?

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What is the term for the inflammation of both cartilage and bone, ensuring proper root combining?

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

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Which of the following terms indicates an abnormal dilatation of a blood vessel?

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

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Which of the following diseases is characterized by an abnormally low amount of sugar in the blood?

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What does the suffix '-sclerosis' imply?

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Which suffix would you use to describe a fear of water?

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The term 'Hepatosplenomegaly' refers to which condition?

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Which of the following indicates a condition of stones in the kidney?

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What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?

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Which term describes a condition associated with the softening of cartilage?

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

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The term 'Neuropathy' is best described as:

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What suffix would indicate a condition of hernia or protrusion?

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Which of the following terms refers to a disease caused by fungus?

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Word Root

The fundamental meaning in a medical term, often describing a body part. Derived commonly from Greek or Latin.

Prefix

Added to the beginning of a medical term to modify its meaning, giving extra info about location, number, time etc.

Suffix

Added to the end of a medical term's root, describing a condition, disease or procedure.

Combining Vowel

A vowel (-o- is most common) used to link word elements, smoothing pronunciation when root ends in a consonant & next element starts with a consonant.

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Combined Forms

Combining word roots that are hard to pronounce (when connecting consonant letters), adding combining vowel to link them.

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-ectomy

Surgical removal or excision of a body part.

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-plasty

Plastic repair of a body part.

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-scopy

Examination or inspection of a body part using an instrument.

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-tomy

Incision or cutting into a body part.

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-algia

Pain.

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Analyze a medical word

Break down a medical word into its root(s) and combining forms to understand its meaning.

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What is a combining form?

A word root combined with a vowel, usually '-o', used to connect root words and create a smooth pronunciation.

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What is a root in a medical term?

The core part of a medical word, often describing a body part or function.

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Hepat/o/splen/o

This combined form represents the roots 'Hepat' (liver) and 'splen' (spleen), joined by the combining vowel 'o'.

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Why is a combining vowel used?

A combining vowel like '-o' is used to connect two roots when the first root ends in a consonant and the second root begins with a consonant, improving pronunciation.

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Root + Suffix

A medical term formed by combining a root word describing a body part and a suffix describing a condition, procedure, or characteristic.

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Combined Form (Root/o) + Suffix

A medical term where a root word describing a body part is combined with a combining vowel ("o") and then a suffix is added to describe a condition, procedure, or characteristic.

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Root/o/Root + Suffix

A medical term that combines two or more root words, each describing a body part, using a combining vowel ("o") between them, followed by a suffix to describe a condition, procedure, or characteristic.

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Arthritis

A medical term that describes inflammation of the joints.

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Gastrectomy

A surgical procedure involving the removal of the stomach.

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Hepatomegaly

A medical term that describes the enlargement of the liver.

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Arthroscopic

A term describing a procedure using an endoscope (a flexible telescope-like tool) to examine a joint.

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Gastroenteritis

A medical term describing inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

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Osteochondritis

A term describing inflammation of the bone and cartilage.

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Hepatosplenomegaly

A medical term describing the enlargement of both the liver and spleen.

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-itis

Inflammation of a body part.

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-osis

Abnormal condition or disease.

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-cele

Hernia or protrusion.

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-ectasia

Expansion or dilation.

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-iasis

Condition of, often involving stones or deposits.

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-megaly

Enlargement.

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-sclerosis

Hardening of a body part.

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-phobia

Fear of.

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Study Notes

Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes

  • A medical term is usually derived from a source language (Greek or Latin).
  • Prefixes are added to the beginning of a medical term to modify its meaning
  • Suffixes are added to the end of a medical term to modify its meaning.
  • This can include giving additional info about the location of an organ or parts/time of the process.
  • A root word is the main part of the word
  • All medical words have at least one root
  • A combining vowel is used to connect two roots together, even if the second root starts with a vowel.
  • Combining vowels are usually "o."
  • Certain combined forms are hard to pronounce due to a consonant at the end of the first part and a consonant as a root.
  • Vowel "A", "E", "I", "O", and "U" are the vowels used
  • The most common combining vowel is "o"
  • This enables linking two word elements together.

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This quiz explores the components of medical terminology, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Understand how these elements come together to form meaningful medical terms and their significance in conveying information about anatomy and procedures. Test your knowledge of combining vowels and their usage in medical vocabulary.

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