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What is the meaning of the term 'Gastropathy' based on its components?

  • Hardening of the stomach
  • Disease of the stomach (correct)
  • Softening of the stomach
  • Surgical repair of the stomach

In forming the term 'Hepatitis', which combining vowel rule applies?

  • A combining vowel is always used
  • A prefix is necessary
  • A vowel is added after the root
  • A combining vowel is not used (correct)

What does the suffix '-megaly' denote in medical terms?

  • Softening
  • Enlargement (correct)
  • Structure
  • Inflammation

What is the correct combined form for the medical term 'Arthroplasty'?

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Which of the following terms indicates an inflammation of both the bone and cartilage?

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What does the suffix -ectomy signify?

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Which suffix refers to a decrease or deficiency?

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What does the suffix -scopy mean?

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Identify the suffix that indicates involuntary contraction.

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What does the suffix -genic signify?

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What does the suffix -itis indicate?

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What does the suffix -oma refer to in medical terminology?

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Which of the following suffixes indicates a condition of hardening?

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Which suffix signifies an enlargement of an organ?

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What does the suffix -emia refer to?

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Which suffix means fear of water?

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The suffix -pathy is used to denote what?

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What condition does the suffix -cele describe?

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What is the primary purpose of a prefix in a medical term?

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Which of the following correctly describes a word root?

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What is the combining form for the root 'Dermat'?

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In the term 'Gastrectomy', which part of the term indicates the procedure performed?

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What is true about combining vowels in medical terms?

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What is the correct combining form for the term 'Hepatosplenomegaly'?

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Which term refers to the study of the nervous system?

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What does the root 'Gastr' refer to in medical terminology?

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When is a combining vowel used in medical terms?

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What does the term 'Chemotherapy' refer to?

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Flashcards

Combining Vowel

Used when a suffix starts with a consonant, to link combining forms.

Chondromalacia

Softening of cartilage.

Hepatomegaly

Enlargement of the liver.

Arteriosclerosis

Hardening of arteries.

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Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

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Inflammation suffix

-itis indicates inflammation of a specific part of the body.

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Tumor suffix

-oma indicates a tumor or abnormal growth.

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Disease condition suffix

-osis indicates a disease or specific condition.

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-pathy suffix meaning

-pathy indicates a disease or disorder affecting a particular part of the body

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Blood related suffix

-emia relates to the blood or blood condition.

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Hernia/Protrusion suffix

-cele indicates a hernia or protrusion of an organ.

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Enlargement suffix

-megaly indicates enlargement of an organ.

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Hardening suffix

-sclerosis indicates hardening of a tissue or organ.

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Cholecystectomy

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

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Dentalgia

Pain in the tooth.

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Hemolysis

Destruction of red blood cells.

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Gastric

Pertaining to the stomach.

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Arthrodesis

Surgical fixation of a joint.

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Word Root

The core meaning of a medical term, typically describing a body part. It's the foundation upon which prefixes and suffixes build.

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Prefix

A word part added to the beginning of a medical term to modify its meaning. It can indicate location, number, or time.

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Suffix

A word part added to the end of a medical term to modify its meaning. It can describe a condition, process, or procedure.

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What is the meaning of 'Gastr/o/scope'?

A medical instrument used to visualize the inside of the stomach.

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Word Analysis

Breaking down a medical term into its individual parts, like roots and suffixes.

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Combining Form

A word part, often including a combining vowel, used to join two or more roots in a medical term.

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Root

The core part of a medical term, indicating the body part or condition.

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Study Notes

Rules of Word Building

  • A word element added at the end of the root to modify its meaning
  • Changing the suffix for a certain word root, changes the meaning
  • Gastritis → inflammation of the stomach
  • Gastrectomy → surgical removal of the stomach

Suffix Indicating a Disease

  • -itis → inflammation
  • -oma → tumor
  • -osis → condition or disease
  • -pathy → disease
  • -emia → blood

Examples

  • Encephalitis → inflammation of the brain
  • Lipoma → fatty tumor
  • Mycosis → disease caused by fungus
  • Neuropathy → disease of the nerves
  • Hypoglycemia → abnormally low amount of sugar in blood
  • Adrenalemia → adrenaline in the blood

Suffix Indicating a Diagnosis

  • -cele → hernia or protrusion
  • -ectasis / -ectasia → dilation or expansion
  • -iasis → condition
  • -malacia → softening
  • -megaly → enlargement
  • -sclerosis → hardening
  • -trophy → growth / nourishment
  • -phobia → fear of

Examples

  • Gastrocele → protrusion of hernia of the stomach
  • Angiectasis → abnormal dilation of a blood vessel
  • Nephrolithiasis → condition of stones in the kidney
  • Chondromalacia → softening of the cartilage
  • Hepatosplenomegaly → enlargement of liver and spleen
  • Arteriosclerosis → hardening of the arteries
  • Hypertrophy → excessive growth
  • Hydrophobia → fear from water

Combining Forms

  • A combining vowel is used to link a root to another root, even if the other root starts with a vowel
  • Arthroscopic → Arthr/o/scop
  • Gastre/o/enteritis → Gastro/o/enter
  • Osteo/o/arthritis → Oste/o/arthr
  • Osteo/o/chondritis → Oste/o/chondr
  • Hepatosplenomegaly → Hepat/o/splen/o/megaly

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Test your knowledge of medical suffixes, prefixes, and terms with this quiz. Learn about the meanings and applications of various medical components and enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary. Perfect for students studying healthcare or medicine!

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