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Origin of Medical Terminology

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What is the primary basis of medical terminology?

  • English and Spanish terms
  • Sanskrit and Arabic words
  • Greek and Latin words (correct)
  • French and German phrases

    • Which statement best describes the consistency of medical terminology?

  • It is only used in English-speaking countries.
  • It is uniform throughout the world. (correct)
  • It varies significantly by region.
  • It is based solely on ancient Roman language.

    • Who is recognized as the father of medicine?

  • Galileo
  • Hippocrates (correct)
  • Hippocrates of Carthage
  • Aristotle

    • Why is medical terminology important in healthcare?

    <p>It simplifies communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Medical terminology is primarily characterized by its:

    <p>Global consistency and uniformity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Greek word root corresponds to the organ known as the liver?

    <p>hepat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the combining form 'cardio-' represent in medical terminology?

    <p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following word roots is linked to the organ involved in filtration of blood?

    <p>nephr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct Greek root for the term indicating bone?

    <p>osteon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combining form typically includes a vowel to indicate a body part?

    <p>cardi-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of medical terms originates from Greek or Latin?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a basic element of medical terms?

    <p>modifier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential for creating a medical term by combining a root with a suffix?

    <p>combining vowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a root in medical terminology?

    <p>Provides the fundamental meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following combinations correctly identifies the basic elements of medical words?

    <p>prefix, root, combining vowel, suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely origin of most medical word roots?

    <p>Greek or Latin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the function of word roots?

    <p>They frequently indicate a body part.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many word roots do most medical terms typically contain?

    <p>One or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Greek word 'Gaster' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word root corresponds to the Greek word 'Kardia'?

    <p>Cardi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inserting a vowel after a medical root?

    <p>To facilitate pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medical roots means 'stomach'?

    <p>Gast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root 'Hepat' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following combinations is correctly formed from the root for 'heart'?

    <p>Cardi/o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the root 'Cardi' altered to aid in pronunciation?

    <p>A vowel is inserted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combining form corresponds to the meaning of 'bone' in medical terminology?

    <p>Oste+to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the combining form for 'lung' in the examples provided?

    <p>Pulm+to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following suffixes is NOT represented in the examples given?

    <p>-pulmo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the provided examples, which medical term directly relates to the kidney?

    <p>Nephron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the combining form 'Cyt+to' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>Cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of prefixes in medical terminology?

    <p>To change the meaning of a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically indicated by medical prefixes?

    <p>Emotional state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the term 'gastromegaly', what does the prefix 'gastr/o-' specifically refer to?

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic do prefixes in medical terminology usually provide?

    <p>Numerical or directional context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a prefix indicating negation?

    <p>A-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'centesis' indicate in medical terminology?

    <p>Puncture for aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers specifically to an incision in the chest?

    <p>Thorac/o-tomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix 'otomy'?

    <p>Cutting or incision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which languages are most medical suffixes derived?

    <p>Greek and Latin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the application of the suffix 'arthr/o'?

    <p>Relating to the joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Hyper-' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>Excessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix corresponds to a condition in medical terminology?

    <p>-ia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word root is associated with the concept of 'white' in medical terminology?

    <p>leuk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pertaining to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the term 'Leukocytopenia' be best described?

    <p>Condition of low white blood cell count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'penia' indicate in medical terms?

    <p>decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combining vowel is commonly used in medical terminology?

    <p>o</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following roots refers specifically to 'cell' in medical contexts?

    <p>cyt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combination of elements would correctly describe a decrease in white blood cells?

    <p>leuk-cyt-penia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Origin of Medical Terminology

    • Medical terminology is a consistent and uniform language used by healthcare professionals for effective communication, mainly based on Greek and Latin words.

    Basic Elements of Medical Terms

    • Medical terms consist of four basic elements: prefix, root, combining vowel, and suffix.

    Word Roots (WR)

    • Word roots are usually derived from Greek or Latin words and frequently indicate a body part.
    • Most medical terms have one or more word roots.

    Greek Word Roots

    • Kardia (heart) forms the word root "cardi".
    • Gaster (stomach) forms the word root "gastr".
    • Hepat (liver) forms the word root "hepat".
    • Nephros (kidney) forms the word root "nephr".
    • Osteon (bone) forms the word root "oste".

    Combining Forms (CF)

    • Combining forms are word roots plus a vowel, usually "o", and usually indicate a body part.
    • Examples of combining forms include cardi+o, gastr+o, and hepat+o.

    Suffixes

    • Suffixes usually indicate a procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech.
    • Examples of suffixes and their meanings include:
      • -to, indicating a procedure or condition
      • -centesis, indicating puncture
      • -tomy, indicating incision
      • -ia, indicating a condition

    Prefixes

    • Prefixes are word elements located at the beginning of a word and change its meaning.
    • Prefixes usually indicate a number, time, position, direction, or sense of negation.
    • Examples of prefixes and their meanings include:
      • Hyper-, indicating excessive
      • Intra-, indicating within
      • Therm, indicating heat
      • Muscl, indicating muscle

    Examples of Medical Terms

    • Gastr/o-megaly, meaning enlargement of the stomach
    • Leukocytopenia, meaning a decrease in white blood cells
    • Breakdown of Leukocytopenia:
      • Leuk, meaning white
      • cyt, meaning cell
      • -penia, meaning decrease

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