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What medical term refers to the inflammation of a tendon?
What medical term refers to the inflammation of a tendon?
- Tendinopathy
- Tendinous rupture
- Tendinosis
- Tendinitis (correct)
Which suffix means surgical removal?
Which suffix means surgical removal?
- -ectomy (correct)
- -rrhaphy
- -otomy
- -ostomy
What does the suffix -otomy signify?
What does the suffix -otomy signify?
- Disease condition
- Incision or cutting into (correct)
- Suture or stitch
- Surgical removal
Which term denotes removal of the prostate gland?
Which term denotes removal of the prostate gland?
What does the suffix -rrhaphy mean?
What does the suffix -rrhaphy mean?
Which of the following describes an X-ray picture of a blood vessel?
Which of the following describes an X-ray picture of a blood vessel?
What does the prefix 'esophag-' refer to?
What does the prefix 'esophag-' refer to?
What is the meaning of the suffix -osis?
What is the meaning of the suffix -osis?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the medical vocabulary module?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the medical vocabulary module?
What outcomes should students achieve by the end of the medical vocabulary module?
What outcomes should students achieve by the end of the medical vocabulary module?
What do the constituent parts of a medical term typically help with?
What do the constituent parts of a medical term typically help with?
Which of the following terms would relate to the study of the skin?
Which of the following terms would relate to the study of the skin?
What does the prefix 'poly-' in polycystic suggest about the medical term?
What does the prefix 'poly-' in polycystic suggest about the medical term?
Which medical term refers specifically to inflammation of the tonsils?
Which medical term refers specifically to inflammation of the tonsils?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis' in medical terminology?
Which suffix indicates a surgical removal?
Which suffix indicates a surgical removal?
In the term 'leukemia,' which part serves as the word root?
In the term 'leukemia,' which part serves as the word root?
What does the prefix 'contra-' indicate in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'contra-' indicate in medical terminology?
Which of the following terms means visual examination?
Which of the following terms means visual examination?
What does the suffix '-phobia' signify?
What does the suffix '-phobia' signify?
The term 'neuralgia' consists of which two parts?
The term 'neuralgia' consists of which two parts?
Which of the following describes the meaning of the suffix '-oma'?
Which of the following describes the meaning of the suffix '-oma'?
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antibiotic
antibiotic
A medicine that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
polycystic
polycystic
Having many cysts.
dermatitis
dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin.
dermatology
dermatology
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melanoma
melanoma
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rhinoplasty
rhinoplasty
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cardiology
cardiology
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hepatitis
hepatitis
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tonsillitis
tonsillitis
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Inflammation of a tendon
Inflammation of a tendon
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Removal of the thyroid gland
Removal of the thyroid gland
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Incision into the trachea
Incision into the trachea
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Any disease of the intestine
Any disease of the intestine
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Pain in the nerves
Pain in the nerves
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Inflammation in the urinary bladder
Inflammation in the urinary bladder
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Inflammation in a joint
Inflammation in a joint
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Removal of the spleen
Removal of the spleen
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An eye specialist
An eye specialist
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An x-ray picture of a blood vessel
An x-ray picture of a blood vessel
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Stones in the gallbladder
Stones in the gallbladder
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An obstructed artery
An obstructed artery
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Removal of a lung
Removal of a lung
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An x-ray picture of the spinal cord
An x-ray picture of the spinal cord
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Instrument for examining the ear
Instrument for examining the ear
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Incision into a vein
Incision into a vein
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Removal of the prostate gland
Removal of the prostate gland
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Rupture of a vessel in the cerebrum
Rupture of a vessel in the cerebrum
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Inflammation of the esophagus
Inflammation of the esophagus
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Incision into the thorax
Incision into the thorax
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-ectomy
-ectomy
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-ostomy
-ostomy
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-otomy
-otomy
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-rrhaphy
-rrhaphy
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-rrhage
-rrhage
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-rrhea
-rrhea
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-rrhexis
-rrhexis
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-oid
-oid
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-oma
-oma
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-osis
-osis
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Glaucoma constituents
Glaucoma constituents
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Leukemia constituents
Leukemia constituents
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Tachyphagia constituents
Tachyphagia constituents
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Dysphagia constituents
Dysphagia constituents
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Neuralgia constituents
Neuralgia constituents
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Anorexia constituents
Anorexia constituents
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Encephaloma constituents
Encephaloma constituents
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Appendectomy constituents
Appendectomy constituents
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Prefix a-, an- meaning
Prefix a-, an- meaning
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Prefix ambi-, ampho- meaning
Prefix ambi-, ampho- meaning
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Prefix contra- meaning
Prefix contra- meaning
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Prefix dys- meaning
Prefix dys- meaning
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Prefix ep-, epi- meaning
Prefix ep-, epi- meaning
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Prefix aut-, auto- meaning
Prefix aut-, auto- meaning
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Prefix multi- meaning
Prefix multi- meaning
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Prefix dis- meaning
Prefix dis- meaning
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Prefix infra- meaning
Prefix infra- meaning
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Prefix eu- meaning
Prefix eu- meaning
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Prefix ante- meaning
Prefix ante- meaning
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Prefix circum- meaning
Prefix circum- meaning
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Prefix meta- meaning
Prefix meta- meaning
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Prefix micro- meaning
Prefix micro- meaning
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Prefix pan- meaning
Prefix pan- meaning
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Suffix -al, -ic meaning
Suffix -al, -ic meaning
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Suffix -ectomy meaning
Suffix -ectomy meaning
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Suffix -penia meaning
Suffix -penia meaning
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Suffix -scopy meaning
Suffix -scopy meaning
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Suffix -emesis meaning
Suffix -emesis meaning
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Suffix -centesis meaning
Suffix -centesis meaning
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Suffix -oma meaning
Suffix -oma meaning
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Suffix -stomy meaning
Suffix -stomy meaning
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Suffix -logy meaning
Suffix -logy meaning
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Suffix -rrhage, -rrhagia meaning
Suffix -rrhage, -rrhagia meaning
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Suffix -graph meaning
Suffix -graph meaning
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Suffix -phagia, -phagy meaning
Suffix -phagia, -phagy meaning
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Suffix -form, -oid meaning
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Suffix -ptosis meaning
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Suffix -phobia meaning
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Study Notes
Module 6: Medical Vocabulary
- Learning medical terms is essential for understanding medical discourse.
- Medical vocabulary module covers how medical terms are formed, pronounced, and used in context.
- The module has seven sessions throughout the course.
- Students are encouraged to study medical terms outside of class.
- Medical terms are typically formed by combining word parts.
- This module focuses on anatomical and diagnostic terms, excluding abbreviations and eponyms.
- There's a final 25% quiz on the material at the end of the term.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will learn how medical words are formed.
- Students will understand the meaning of a medical word from its component parts.
- Students will be able to create new words using word parts.
- Students will be able to identify the number of syllables and stressed syllables in a medical term.
- Students will be able to understand medical terminology in context.
Session One: Introduction to Medical Vocabulary
- Task 1: Students are to work in pairs and define medical terms and abbreviations.
- Medical terms listed in Task 1 include:
- antibiotic
- polycystic
- dermatitis
- dermatology
- melanoma
- rhinoplasty
- cardiology
- hepatitis
- tonsillitis
- leukemia
Formation of Medical Terms
- Medical terms are created by combining Greek or Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
- The root contains the fundamental meaning of the word.
- Medical terms contain at least one word root, sometimes more.
- A combining vowel is used to connect roots and suffixes (usually "o" or sometimes "i" or "a").
Prefixes and Suffixes
- Prefixes are located at the beginning of medical terms and provide additional information or modify the meaning.
- Suffixes are located at the end of words, also modifying the word's meaning.
- Examples of prefixes and suffixes are listed throughout the module.
Session Two: Using Medical Glossaries
- Students will become familiar with medical glossaries.
- Students will learn how to use glossaries to translate medical terms into everyday language.
Session Three: The Organ System
- Students will be familiar with word roots relating to organs' systems.
- Students will understand the origin of word roots.
- Combining forms are used to help pronounce and understand terms.
Session Four: Parts of the Body
- Focuses on medical terms for body parts and how to form plural forms.
Session Five: Prefixes and Suffixes
- Learning outcomes focus on common prefixes and suffixes in medical terms.
Session Six: Pronunciation of Medical Terms I
- Students learn common pronunciation patterns in medical vocabulary.
- International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is used to aid understanding of pronunciation. Examples of words and their pronunciation are listed.
Session Seven: Pronunciation of Medical Terms II
- Understanding word stress rules for correct pronunciation is key.
- Syllable breakdown and stress identification are essential aspects of proper pronunciation.
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Test your knowledge of medical vocabulary in Module 6. This quiz will cover how medical terms are formed, pronounced, and used, focusing on anatomical and diagnostic terms. Prepare to apply what you've learned and demonstrate your understanding of the medical lexicon.
