Medical Terminology: Root Words

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In the context of gland diseases, such as those affecting the endocrine system, the prefix pertaining to "gland" is commonly represented by the root word ______.

Adeno

For surgical interventions aimed at repairing or reconstructing blood vessels affected by conditions like atherosclerosis, the procedure, often involving techniques such as stenting or bypass grafting, is referred to using the root word ______.

Angio

In rheumatology, the inflammatory condition affecting synovial joints, leading to pain, swelling, and potential joint destruction, is classified under the umbrella term derived from the root word ______.

Arthro

The dental procedure involving the manipulation of a tooth’s position within the oral cavity, often to correct malocclusion, is termed using the root word ______.

<p>Bucco</p>
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In oncology, malignant neoplasms arising from epithelial cells, characterized by uncontrolled growth and the potential for metastasis, are categorized under the classification denoted by the root word ______.

<p>Carcino</p>
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The disease affecting the heart muscle, often leading to impaired cardiac function, structural abnormalities, and potential heart failure, is classified under the diagnostic term derived from the root word ______.

<p>Cardio</p>
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The branch of neuroscience focused on the structural and functional aspects of the brain, and particularly its relationship to the head, often uses the prefix denoted by the root word ______.

<p>Cephalo</p>
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The domain of cognitive neuroscience investigating the functions and processes of the brain’s largest part, particularly with relating to higher processes, is named using the root word ______.

<p>Cerebro</p>
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The surgical removal of a segment of the large intestine, a procedure often indicated in cases of severe diverticulitis or colorectal cancer, is termed using the root word ______.

<p>Colo or Colono</p>
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In dermatology, injections or treatments administered beneath the skin's surface to target conditions like cellulite or to deliver medications systemically, are referred to using the root word ______.

<p>Cutaneo</p>
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In urology, the condition involving fluid-filled sacs or pouches, often originating from lymphatic vessels or other tissue structures, are identified using the root word ______

<p>Cysto</p>
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Surgical procedures performed to create an opening in the small intestine’s first part, allowing for drainage or feeding purposes, utilize a term derived from the root word ______.

<p>Duodeno</p>
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In gastroenterology, the class of infectious or inflammatory conditions affecting the small intestinal lining is classified under the designation related to the root word ______.

<p>Entero</p>
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The inflammatory process affecting the tube connecting the throat to the stomach, leading to discomfort and potential swallowing difficulties, is clinically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Esophago</p>
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The surgical procedure involving the partial or complete removal of the stomach, often performed in cases of gastric cancer or severe peptic ulcer disease, is referred to using the root word ______.

<p>Gastro</p>
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In otolaryngology, inflammation of the tongue, characterized by swelling, redness, and potential discomfort, is clinically identified using the root word ______.

<p>Glosso</p>
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The metabolic process involving the breakdown of glucose to produce energy, a fundamental pathway in cellular respiration, is biochemically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Glyco</p>
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The inflammatory condition affecting the largest gland in the body, often resulting from viral infections, alcohol abuse, or autoimmune disorders, is clinically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Hepato</p>
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The surgical excision of a portion of the small intestine beyond the duodenum, typically indicated in cases of severe obstruction or disease, is termed using the root word ______.

<p>Jejuno</p>
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The surgical procedure wherein a instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to visualize the abdominal organs and perform minimally invasive surgeries, is termed using the root word ______.

<p>Laparo</p>
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In developmental biology, the precursor cells that differentiate into muscle fibers, exhibiting characteristics of both proliferation and fusion, are designated using the root word ______.

<p>Myo</p>
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The branch of medicine concerning the function and disorders of the peripheral and central nervous systems use the word ______.

<p>Neuro</p>
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The pathological enlargement of one or both organs responsible for filtering waste from the blood, often indicative of underlying renal disease, is clinically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Nephro</p>
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The area of dentistry focusing on the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth, including the gums, alveolar bone, and periodontal ligament, is termed by the root word ______.

<p>Odonto</p>
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The branch of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neoplastic disorders and cancers is termed using the root word ______.

<p>Onco</p>
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The discipline of biomedical science concerning the study of the causes, mechanisms, and effects of diseases is classified under the term denoted by the root word ______.

<p>Patho</p>
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The region of anatomy situated behind the nasal cavity and oral cavity, serving as a passageway for air and food, which, when experiencing spasms, is medically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Pharyngo</p>
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In otolaryngology, the excessive discharge from the main facial feature associated with smell, impacting nasal airflow, is clinically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Rhino</p>
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The malignant tumor arising from connective tissue, characterized by rapid growth and the potential for metastasis, is medically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Sarco</p>
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In neurology, the progressive condition characterized by the hardening of tissues, often affecting the brain and spinal cord, is clinically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Sclero</p>
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The life-threatening response to an infection, characterized by widespread inflammation and organ dysfunction, is clinically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Sepso</p>
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In dentistry, the condition characterized by dryness of the entry point of food, often resulting from reduced saliva production or medication side effects, is clinically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Stoma, Stomo</p>
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The region of anatomy pertaining to the upper part of the body, housing vital organs such as the lungs and heart, which when experiencing trauma, is medically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Thoraco</p>
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Procedures to create an artificial opening in the windpipe, aiding in breathing, involve the scientific nomenclature of the organ of focus, termed using the root word ______.

<p>Tracheo</p>
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The branch of medicine focusing on the urinary tract system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra, is medically termed using the root word ______.

<p>Uro</p>
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An adjective referring to structures related to the vessels that carry blood back to the heart use the root word ______.

<p>Veno</p>
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In the context of surgical removal of the stomach, a procedure often performed in cases of gastric cancer or severe peptic ulcer disease, the term used shares its root with the word ______.

<p>Gastro</p>
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Considering the inflammatory condition affecting the liver, often resulting from viral infections, alcohol abuse, or autoimmune disorders, its root originates from the word ______.

<p>Hepato</p>
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The term used to describe inflammation of the tongue, characterized by swelling, redness, and potential discomfort and difficulties with digestion, originates from the same root as the word ______.

<p>Glosso</p>
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In the surgical excision of a portion of the small intestine, a procedure beyond the duodenum typically indicated in cases of obstruction or disease, the root of the term is the same as the word ______.

<p>Jejuno</p>
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Adeno-

Relating to glands.

Angio-

Relating to blood vessels.

Arthro-

Relating to joints.

Bucco-

Relating to the cheek.

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Carcino-

Relating to cancerous tumors.

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Cardio-

Relating to the heart.

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Cephalo-

Relating to the head.

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Cerebro-

Relating to the cerebrum.

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Colo- / Colono-

Relating to the colon.

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Cutaneo-

Relating to the skin.

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Cysto-

A sac or pouch containing fluid, specifically the bladder.

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Duodeno-

Relating to the duodenum.

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Entero-

Relating to the small intestine.

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Esophago-

Relating to the esophagus.

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Gastro-

Relating to the stomach.

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Glosso-

Relating to the tongue.

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Glyco-

Relating to sugar.

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Hepato-

Relating to the liver.

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Jejuno-

Relating to the jejunum.

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Laparo-

Relating to the abdomen.

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Myo-

Relating to muscle.

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Neuro-

Relating to nerves.

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Nephro-

Relating to the kidney.

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Odonto-

Relating to teeth.

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Onco-

Relating to tumors.

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Patho-

Relating to diseases.

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Pharyngo-

Relating to the pharynx.

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Rhino-

Relating to the nose.

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Sarco-

Relating to flesh.

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Sclero-

Relating to hardening.

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Sepso-

Relating to infection.

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Stoma/Stomo-

Relating to the mouth.

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Thoraco-

Relating to the chest.

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Tracheo-

Relating to the trachea.

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Uro-

Relating to urine.

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Veno-

Relating to veins.

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Study Notes

  • The document outlines medical terminology root words along with their meanings and examples.

Root Words

  • Adeno means gland, exemplified in adenopathy (gland disease).
  • Angio means vessel, as seen in angioplasty (surgical repair of a vessel).
  • Arthro means joint, such as in arthritis (inflammation in a joint).
  • Bucco means cheek, illustrated by buccoversion (turning toward the mouth).
  • Carcino means cancer, for example, carcinoma (cancerous tumor).
  • Cardio means heart, evident in cardiomyopathy (any disease of the heart).
  • Cephalo means head, seen in cephaloc (pertaining to the head).
  • Cerebro means cerebrum, as in cerebral (pertaining to the cerebrum).
  • Colo or Colono means colon, exemplified by colectomy (excision of the colon).
  • Cutaneo means skin, such as in subcutaneous (below the skin).
  • Cysto means filled sac or pouch, bladder, evident in cystic (pertaining to or having cysts).
  • Duodeno means duodenum, for example, duodenostomy (surgical creation of the opening of the duodenum).
  • Entero means small intestine, seen in enteric (pertaining to small intestine).
  • Esophago means esophagus, as in esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus).
  • Gastro means stomach, exemplified by gastrectomy (removal of stomach).
  • Glosso means tongue, such as in glossitis (inflammation of tongue).
  • Glyco means sugar, evident in glycolysis (splitting of sugar).
  • Hepato means liver, for example, hepatitis (inflammation of liver).
  • Jejuno means jejunum, seen in jejunectomy (resection of the jejunum).
  • Laparo means abdomen, as in laparoscope (instrument to view abdomen).
  • Myo means muscle, for example, myoblast (immature muscle cell).
  • Neuro means nerve, evident in neural (pertaining to nerve).
  • Nephro means kidney, such as in nephromegaly (enlarged kidney).
  • Odonto means tooth, teeth, noticeable in periodontics (dental specialty that deals with the study and treatment of tissues around the teeth).
  • Onco means tumor, exemplified by oncology (study of tumors).
  • Patho means disease, as seen in pathology (study of disease).
  • Pharyngo means pharynx, for example, pharyngospasm (spasm of the pharynx).
  • Rhino means nose, evident in rhinorrhea (discharge from the nose).
  • Sarco means flesh, such as in sarcoma (flesh tumor).
  • Sclero means hard, exemplified by sclerosis (hardening of tissue).
  • Sepso means infection, as in sepsis (condition of infection).
  • Stoma or Stomo means mouth, for example, xerostomia (dryness of the mouth).
  • Thoraco means chest, seen in thoracic (pertaining to the chest).
  • Tracheo means trachea, as in tracheotome (instrument used to incise the trachea).
  • Uro means urine, exemplified by urology (study of urinary tract).
  • Veno means vein, such as in venous (pertaining to vein).

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