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Medical Terminology is a discipline that focuses on the correct application of medical terms.

True (A)

The University of Hilla's College of Science does not have a Department of Medical Physics.

False (B)

Medical Terminology only includes the learning of common medical words used by the public.

False (B)

Proper use of medical terms is essential for effective communication in the healthcare field.

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The study of Medical Terminology is unrelated to the practice of medicine.

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The prefix 'Auto-' means self or for oneself.

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The term 'Autoimmune' refers to immunity that is external or against another entity.

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The prefix 'Auto-' can only be used in medical terminology.

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An example of a word that uses the prefix 'Auto-' is 'Autoimmunity'.

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The term 'Auto-' originates from Latin origins.

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The term 'dermatitis' refers to skin inflammation.

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Megally refers to shrinkage of an organ.

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Acromegaly is a condition characterized by enlargement of the extremities.

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Splenomegaly indicates a small spleen.

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Hepatomegaly denotes a large heart.

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Echocardiography uses low frequency sound waves to create images of the heart.

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The process of echocardiography is similar to sonar technology.

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Echocardiography relies on sounds that can be heard by humans.

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Echocardiography forms images by measuring the reflection of sound waves off the heart.

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Echocardiography is a method exclusively used for diagnosing lung conditions.

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Dyslexia refers to a difficulty in reading.

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Neur/o indicates the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

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A neurologist is a physician specializing in diseases of the heart and lungs.

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Myelogram is an imaging technique used to visualize the spinal cord.

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Computed tomography provides better resolution and tissue differentiation compared to standard X-rays.

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Anencephalic refers to a condition of having an inflammation of the brain.

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Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

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Computed tomography uses a special type of radioactive imaging to analyze body areas.

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Neurologists treat patients with conditions affecting the nervous system.

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CT scans can only be used for imaging bones.

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Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Osteomyelitis = Inflammation of the bone marrow Dyspnea = Difficulty in breathing Cystitis = Inflammation of the bladder Anemia = Condition of having a low red blood cell count</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical roots with their meanings:

<p>Osteo- = Bone Myel- = Spinal cord or bone marrow Cyst- = Bladder or sac Dys- = Abnormal or difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conditions with their clinical features:

<p>Osteomyelitis = Pain and swelling in the bones Dyspnea = Shortness of breath Cystitis = Frequent and painful urination Asphyxia = Lack of oxygen leading to suffocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the suffixes with their respective meanings:

<p>-itis = Inflammation -osis = Condition or disease -pathy = Disease or disorder -emia = Blood condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefixes with their definitions:

<p>Dys- = Abnormal or difficult Hyper- = Excessive or above normal Hypo- = Below normal or deficient A- = Without or not</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings:

<p>Cephal/o = Head Encephal/o = Inflammation of the brain Mening/o = Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord Myel/o = Spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>Dyslexia = Difficulty reading Meningitis = Inflammation of the membranes Aphasia = Loss of speech Encephalopathy = Disease of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefixes/suffixes with their meanings:

<p>Dys- = Difficult, painful, abnormal -pathy = Disease, abnormality Neur/o = Nerve Mening/o = Membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medical terms with their relevant conditions:

<p>Neuroma = Tumor of the nerve Myelogram = X-ray of the spinal cord Encephalitis = Inflammation of the brain Neuritis = Inflammation of the nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with the appropriate medical specialty:

<p>Neurologist = Specializes in nervous system conditions Radiologist = Uses imaging techniques like myelograms Pathologist = Studies diseases Neurosurgeon = Performs surgery on the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pain descriptions with their corresponding terms:

<p>Backache = Pain in the back Bone ache = Pain in certain bone Cytosis = Increase in number Leukocytosis = Increased number of leucocytes in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Leukocytes = White blood cells Cytosis = Condition of increase Acute = Short-term and severe Chronic = Long-lasting and persistent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each term with its focus area in the body:

<p>Backache = Spine and vertebrae Bone ache = Specific bones Leukocytosis = Blood composition Cytosis = Cellular increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their related health issues:

<p>Backache = Musculoskeletal pain Bone ache = Fracture or infection Leukocytosis = Infection or inflammation Cytosis = Hemopoietic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their outcomes or symptoms:

<p>Backache = Difficulty in movement Bone ache = Localized tenderness Leukocytosis = Immune response activation Cytosis = Elevated cell count</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Anemia = Low hemoglobin in the red blood cells Echocardiography = Uses low frequency sound waves to create images of the heart Meningitis = Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord Neurologist = Physician specializing in diseases of the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medical prefixes with their meanings:

<p>Dys- = Difficulty or impaired Macro- = Large or enlarged Hypo- = Below normal or low Neo- = New or recent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conditions with their respective descriptors:

<p>Acromegaly = Enlargement of the extremities Hepatomegaly = Large liver Splenomegaly = Enlargement of the spleen Cardiologist = Heart specialist</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding imaging techniques:

<p>CT scan = Computed tomography Myelogram = Imaging technique for the spinal cord Ultrasound = Uses sound waves to visualize organs X-ray = Standard imaging for visualizing bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medical terminology with their applications:

<p>Neurology = Study of the nervous system Cardiology = Study of the heart and its diseases Radiology = Use of imaging to diagnose diseases Oncology = Study of tumors and cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Root = The main part of a word that provides its primary meaning Prefix = A word part added to the beginning indicating modification Suffix = A word part added to the end that alters the meaning Combining form = A root with a vowel added to facilitate pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their components:

<p>Dermatitis = Root: derm(a), Suffix: -itis Hepatomegaly = Root: hepat(o), Suffix: -megaly Osteoporosis = Root: oste(o), Suffix: -osis Neuralgia = Root: neur(a), Suffix: -algia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>Acromegaly = Condition characterized by abnormal enlargement of extremities Anencephaly = Condition where major portions of the brain are missing Meningitis = Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain Splenomegaly = Enlargement of the spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prefixes with their meanings:

<p>Hypo- = Under or below normal Hyper- = Above or excessive Brady- = Slow Tachy- = Fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding medical imaging techniques:

<p>Echocardiogram = Uses sound waves to visualize the heart CT scan = Provides cross-sectional images using X-rays MRI = Uses magnetic fields to produce detailed images Ultrasound = Uses high-frequency sound waves for imaging just below the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Neurologist = A physician specializing in diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves Computed tomography (CT) = A specialized X-ray machine that takes multiple images of a body area from different angles Meningitis = The inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord Myelogram = An imaging technique used to visualize the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following imaging techniques with their characteristics:

<p>Computed tomography (CT) = Better resolution and differentiation of tissue than standard X-rays X-ray = Standard imaging technique with lower resolution MRI = Uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of organs Ultrasound = Uses sound waves to visualize internal body structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following specialists with their areas of expertise:

<p>Neurologist = Treats patients with conditions affecting the nervous system Cardiologist = Specializes in diseases of the heart Oncologist = Focuses on cancer treatment Radiologist = Interprets medical images for diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>Anencephalic = Refers to a condition of insufficient brain development Acromegaly = Characterized by enlargement of the extremities Splenomegaly = Indicates an enlarged spleen Hepatomegaly = Denotes an enlarged liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their related medical processes:

<p>Echocardiography = Uses low frequency sound waves to create images of the heart CT scan = Involves taking multiple X-ray images from different angles Biopsy = Involves taking a sample of tissue for examination Lumbar puncture = A procedure used to collect cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prefixes with their meanings:

<p>Hyper- = Excessive or above normal Sub- = Under or below Inter- = Between or among Trans- = Across or through</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their locations:

<p>Cervical = Neck region Thoracic = Chest region Lumbar = Lower back region Pelvic = Pelvis region</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prefixes with their implications:

<p>Mono- = One or single Bi- = Two or double Tri- = Three Quadri- = Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prefixes with their time references:

<p>Pre- = Before Post- = After Anti- = Against Pro- = For or in favor of</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical prefixes with their meanings:

<p>Epi- = Upon or over Hypo- = Deficient or below normal Dys- = Bad or difficult A- = Without or lacking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms that use the prefix 'Ante-' with their meanings:

<p>Antepartum = Before delivery Antenatal = Before birth Antecedent = Prior event or cause Anteversion = Forward tipping of an organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prefixes with their meanings:

<p>Peri- = Around Auto- = Self Dys- = Bad or difficult Hyper- = Above or excessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms involving the prefix 'Ante-' with their examples:

<p>Antepartum = Care during pregnancy Antenatal = Checkups before childbirth Antemortem = Conditions before death Antecedent = Influences before an event</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical prefixes with their correct descriptions:

<p>Ante- = Before Post- = After Intra- = Within Inter- = Between</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Dermatitis = Inflammation of the skin Hepatomegaly = Enlargement of the liver Cardiomyopathy = Disease of the heart muscle Meningitis = Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms that describe time relationships in medical terminology:

<p>Antemortem = Before death Antepartum = Before delivery Postpartum = After childbirth Postoperative = After surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical roots with their meanings:

<p>Neur/o = Nerve Hemat/o = Blood Oste/o = Bone Pulmon/o = Lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following suffixes with their meanings:

<p>-itis = Inflammation -megaly = Enlargement -ectomy = Surgical removal -pathy = Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions and their timing:

<p>Antenatal care = Care before birth Postnatal care = Care after birth Antepartum hemorrhage = Bleeding before labor Antegrade amnesia = Loss of memory for new events</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>Acromegaly = Enlargement of extremities Splenomegaly = Enlargement of the spleen Anemia = Deficiency of red blood cells Gastritis = Inflammation of the stomach lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the prefixes with their meanings:

<p>Bi = twice Auto = self Meso = middle Hyper = above normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Bilateral = Pertaining to both sides Dyslexia = Difficulty in reading Acromegaly = Enlargement of the extremities Splenomegaly = Enlarged spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>Meningitis = Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain Anencephalic = Lacking a major part of the brain Hepatomegaly = Enlarged liver Myelogram = Imaging technique for the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their related health issues:

<p>Neuro = Nervous system issues Dermato = Skin conditions Cardio = Heart diseases Gastro = Digestive disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medical terminology with their applications:

<p>Echocardiography = Heart imaging Computed tomography = Detailed body imaging Ultrasound = Soft tissue imaging MRI = Magnetic imaging for detailed structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

<p>Appendicitis = Inflammation of the appendix Dermatitis = Inflammation of the skin Tonsillectomy = Removal of the tonsils Arthritis = Inflammation of the joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings:

<p>Itis = Means inflammation Hepatitis = Inflammation of the liver Gastritis = Inflammation of the stomach Nephritis = Inflammation of the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions with their descriptions:

<p>Appendicitis = Acute pain in the lower abdomen Dermatitis = Redness and irritation of the skin Tonsillectomy = Surgical removal of the tonsils Meningitis = Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical roots with their meanings:

<p>Dermat/o = Skin Appendic/o = Appendix Nephr/o = Kidney Hepat/o = Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conditions with their associated terms:

<p>Rheumatoid arthritis = Chronic inflammation of joints Acute appendicitis = Sudden inflammation of the appendix Contact dermatitis = Skin inflammation due to contact with irritants Cholecystitis = Inflammation of the gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Pulmonologist = A physician specializing in diseases of the lungs Bronchoscopy = Examination of the bronchial tubes Echocardiography = Imaging technique using sound waves for heart assessment CT scan = Advanced imaging technique for detailed body analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the root words with their respective meanings:

<p>Pulmo/o = Lung Bronch/o = Lung air passageways Ech/o = Sound Cardi/o = Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following imaging techniques with their primary uses:

<p>Echocardiography = Heart imaging CT scan = Detailed cross-sectional body images Bronchoscopy = Viewing the bronchial tubes Ultrasound = Visualizing soft tissues and organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conditions with their related terms:

<p>Pulmonary disease = Condition treated by a pulmonologist Lung infection = Often diagnosed via bronchoscopy Heart failure = May be evaluated with echocardiography Respiratory distress = Could involve lung examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anatomical areas with their relevant terms:

<p>Abdominal organs = Visualized by ultrasound Bronchi = Air passageways of the lungs Uterus = Organ involved in pregnancy Lungs = Primary organs for respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Medical Terminology

The study of using medical terms correctly.

Medical terms

Words used to describe medical conditions, processes, and elements within the medical field.

Science of Medical Terms

The study of the proper use of medical terms.

Proper use of medical terms

Correctly employing medical words.

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Definition of Medical Terms

Explanation of medical terms; their meanings.

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Auto-

Prefix meaning 'self' or 'for oneself'.

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Autoimmune

Relating to a disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues.

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Prefix

A group of letters placed at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.

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Meaning of Auto-

The prefix "auto-" signifies self-action or self-relation.

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Example of Auto-

'Auto' as a prefix is used to form words related to self-function or self-operation.

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Acromegaly

Enlargement of the extremities (hands and feet).

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Splenomegaly

Enlargement of the spleen.

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Hepatomegaly

Enlargement of the liver.

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Megally

Medical term meaning enlargement.

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Enlargement

Increase in size; a medical term related to organ size.

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Echocardiography definition

Using high-frequency sound waves to see the heart's inside

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Sound waves in Echo

High-frequency sound waves beyond human hearing used in echocardiography

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Echocardiography purpose

Creates an image of the heart's interior

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High frequency sound in Echo

Sound waves used in echocardiography that are too high for humans to hear

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Medical imaging tool

Echocardiography is a way to see the heart's inside without surgery

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Cephal/o

Prefix meaning head.

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Encephal/o

Prefix meaning inside the head (brain).

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Mening/o

Prefix meaning membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

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Aphasia

Loss of speech.

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Dys-

Prefix meaning difficult, painful, or abnormal.

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Neurologist

A doctor who treats diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

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CT scan

A specialized X-ray that creates detailed images of the body from different angles.

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Computed Tomography

A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the inside of the body, especially for diagnosis.

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X-ray

A medical imaging technique that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of the inside of the body for diagnosis.

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Body Imaging

Methods to visually examine the internal structures of the human body for diagnostic reasons.

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Osteo-myelitis

Inflammation of the bone marrow.

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Dyspnea

Difficulty or shortness of breath.

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Cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder.

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Medical term roots

Basic word parts that combine to form medical terms.

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Prefix in medical terms

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

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Medical Term Components

Medical terms are made up of roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

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Root (Medical Term)

The core part of a medical term, often relating to a body part or function.

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Prefix (Medical Term)

A group of letters added to the beginning of a medical term to change its meaning.

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Suffix (Medical Term)

A group of letters added to the end of a medical term to change its meaning, often indicating a process or condition.

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Medical Term Structure

Medical terms are formed by combining roots, prefixes, and suffixes to describe a specific medical concept.

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Cardiologist

A doctor specializing in the heart.

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An (medical)

A prefix meaning 'no' or 'low'.

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Anemia

Condition with low red blood cell hemoglobin.

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Low Hemoglobin

Reduced hemoglobin in red blood cells.

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Examples of An

Prefix used in medical terms to represent a lack or reduction of something.

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Cephal/o

Prefix meaning head

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Encephal/o

Prefix meaning inside the head (brain)

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Mening/o

Prefix meaning membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

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Aphasia

Loss of speech

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Dys-

Prefix meaning difficult, painful, or abnormal

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Backache

Pain in the back.

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Bone ache

Pain in a specific bone.

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Leukocytosis

Increased white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood.

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Cytosis

Increase in number (of cells).

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Meaning of Cytosis

Increase in number, usually referring to cells.

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Neurologist

A doctor specializing in diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

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CT scan

A specialized X-ray producing multiple images of a body area from different angles, offering better tissue differentiation than standard X-rays.

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Computed Tomography (CT)

A medical imaging technique employing X-rays to create detailed images of the body's interior, particularly helpful in diagnosis.

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X-ray

A medical imaging technique using electromagnetic radiation to create images of the body's interior for diagnosis.

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Tissue Differentiation

Ability to clearly distinguish different types of tissue (e.g., bone, air, solid organ) on medical images.

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Prefix Function

Prefixes modify terms by adding information about location, number, or time to word roots.

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Prefix in Medical Terms

A letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word root to add specific meaning.

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Prefix's informational impact

Prefixes can specify a body part's position, the number of things, or the time frame involved.

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Example of Prefix Use

Adding 'cardio-' to '-pathy' changes the medical term to mean a heart disease.

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Prefix Location

In medical language, prefixes add info to the beginning of word roots, changing its overall meaning

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Medical Term Construction

Medical terms are built from prefixes, roots, and suffixes to describe specific elements or conditions.

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Prefix

Part of a medical term placed at the beginning, modifying the term's meaning.

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Root

The core part of a medical term, often relating to a body part or process.

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Suffix

Part of a medical term placed at the end, modifying the term's meaning.

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Pericarditis Example

Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart, combining prefix, root, and suffix.

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Ante-

Prefix meaning 'before'.

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Antepartum

Before childbirth, specifically related to the period before delivery for a pregnant woman.

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Antenatal

Relating to the period before the birth of a child.

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Before delivery

Referring to the time period prior to the act of giving birth.

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Before birth

Referring to the time period prior to the act of childbirth.

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Bi

Prefix meaning "twice" or "two"

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Bilateral

Relating to both sides.

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Meaning of Bi

The prefix 'bi' signifies "two" or "twice" in medical terms.

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Example of Bi

Used in medical terms to indicate double structures or actions.

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How to use 'bi' in medical terms

The prefix 'bi' appears in medical terms that refer to aspects involved with duplication of a structural feature or function.

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Inflammation

A reaction of body tissues to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

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Removal of tonsils

Surgical removal of the tonsils.

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Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix.

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Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin.

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Inflammation of the appendix

Inflammation of the appendix, medical term for appendicitis.

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Visualization of Abdominal/Pelvic Organs

Techniques used to see the internal organs of the abdomen and pelvis, particularly beneficial in pregnancy for visualizing the uterus.

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Bronch/o

Combining form meaning lung air passageways.

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Bronchoscopy

Procedure to examine the bronchi (airways in the lungs).

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Pulmo/o

Combining form for lung.

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Pulmonologist

Physician specializing in lung diseases.

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology

  • Medical terminology is the science of the proper use of medical terms.
  • Medical terms are usually composed of two or more components: the root, prefix, and suffix.

Medical Term Formation and Construction

  • Root: The main part of the word, often derived from Greek or Latin, describing a body part.

    • Example: Cysto (Bladder)

  • Prefix: Added before the root to modify it, providing additional information about location, number, or time.

    • Example: A (without) + symptomatic

  • Suffix: Added to the end of the root to describe a condition, disease process, or procedure.

    • Example: Appendicitis (inflammation of appendix)

  • Medical terms can be constructed in various ways, exemplified by:

    • Prefix, root, and suffix (e.g., Pericarditis)
    • Two roots and a suffix (e.g., Osteomyelitis)
    • Prefix and root (e.g., Dyspnea)
    • Root and suffix (e.g., Cystitis)
    • Prefix and suffix (e.g., Endoscopy)

  • Roots, prefixes, and suffixes can be used in combination to form various medical terms.

    • Multiple examples listed in the pages of the slides of different combinations to illustrate the concept.

Prefixes - Definition and Examples

  • A-: Lack of or absence

    • Atrophy: lack of growth
    • Asymptomatic: Absence of symptoms
    • Acyanotic: Absence of cyanosis
    • Anencephaly: Without head
    • Anuria: Absence of urine
    • Anemia: Deficiency of blood
    • Analgesia: Lack of pain

  • Aden-(o): Gland

    • Adenoma: Enlargement of gland
    • Adenocarcinoma: Tumors of gland
    • Adenitis: Inflammation of gland

  • Ante-: Before

    • Antepartum: Before delivery
    • Antenatal: Before birth

  • Anti-: Against

    • Antiviral: Against virus
    • Antimicrobial: Against microbe
    • Antibiotic: Against bacteria

  • Arteri-(o): Artery

    • Arteriosclerosis: Hardening of arteries
    • Arteritis: Inflammation of artery

  • Arthr-(o): Joint

    • Arthritis: Inflammation of joint
    • Arthralgia: Pain in the joint
    • Arthrocentesis: Taking fluids out of the joint
    • Arthrotomy: An opening in the joint

  • Audi-, Audio-: Pertaining to ear or hearing

    • Auditory: Hearing
    • Audiology: Study of hearing

  • Auto-: Self

    • Autoimmune: Self-immunity

  • Bi-: Twice

    • Bilateral: Both sides

  • Brady-: Slow

    • Bradycardia: Slow heart beat
    • Bradypnea: Slow breathing

  • Bronch-, Broncho-: Bronchus or bronchi

    • Bronchoscope: To view bronchi
    • Bronchitis: Inflammation of bronchi

Other Important Prefixes and Suffixes

  • Dys-: Difficult or bad

    • Dyspnea: Difficult breathing
    • Dyspepsia: Difficult digestion

  • -ology/-ologist: Study of/specialist in;

    • Cardiology
    • Cardiologist
    • Examples of other similar terms to explain the suffix and prefix relationship

  • An-: No or low;

    • Anemia: Low hemoglobin in RBCs
    • Anesthesia: Loss of sensation

  • Ache: Pain

    • Headache: pain in the head
    • Backache: pain in the back
    • Bone ache: Pain in bones

  • Cytosis: Increase in number of

    • Leukocytosis: Increase in WBCs in the blood

  • Cytopenia: Decrease in number of

    • Leukocytopenia: Decrease in WBCs in the blood.

  • Ectomy: Cutting or removing a body part

    • Appendectomy: Removal of appendix
    • Tonsillectomy: Removal of tonsils

  • -itis: Inflammation

    • Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix
    • Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.

  • Megaly: Enlargement

    • Acromegaly: Enlarged Extremities
    • Splenomegaly: Enlarged spleen
    • Hepatomegaly: Enlarged liver

  • -pathy : Pathologic changes

    • Cardiomyopathy: Pathological changes in the heart muscle
    • Encephalopathy: Pathological changes in the brain

Body Systems

  • Cardio : Heart

  • Cardiovascular terms

    • Endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis (heart inflammation)

  • Angi : Vessel

    • Angiography (X-rays of vessels), angiogram

  • Pulmo : Lungs -Pulmonology (Study of lungs)

  • Myo : Muscle

    • Various muscle-related terms

  • Neuro: Nerves

    • Neuralgia

  • Examples pertaining to each body system

Abbreviations

  • Examples of medical abbreviations with various components

Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  • Definitions of CT and MRI techniques
  • Differences between CT and MRI

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