Introduction to Veterinary Terminology
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What does the prefix 'dia-' in the word 'diagnosis' signify?

  • Complete (correct)
  • Knowledge
  • Information
  • Process

Which part of the term 'diagnosis' serves as the root?

  • -sis
  • gnos/o (correct)
  • dia-
  • gnos

In the word 'diagnosis', what does the suffix '-sis' refer to?

  • Knowledge
  • Information
  • Complete
  • Process (correct)

How is the combining form represented in the word breakdown of 'diagnosis'?

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What is the function of the hyphen in the breakdown of word parts?

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Which component of 'diagnosis' means 'knowledge' or 'information'?

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What does the breakdown of 'diagnosis' reveal about its meaning when combined?

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Which of these accurately reflects how parts of medical terms are often presented?

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What is the term for a unit of meaning that modifies the root of a word?

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How should you approach understanding the meaning of the word 'cystocentesis'?

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What is the core component of a word called?

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Which statement accurately represents the structure of words?

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What does the suffix in a word typically indicate?

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Why is it not always correct to assume the beginning of a word is a prefix?

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Which of the following defines a prefix?

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What does analyzing terminology involve?

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What does the suffix -IA commonly denote in medical terminology?

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How do nouns ending in -US typically become plural in medical terms?

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Which suffix means 'characteristic of'?

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What is the primary function of the suffix -ALGIA in medical terms?

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The suffix -IC can transform which of the following noun suffixes?

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What is the meaning of the suffix -ID in medical terminology?

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In the term hypothermic, which part indicates a low body temperature?

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The suffix -ICAL functions as what in relation to -IC?

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What is the primary purpose of using abbreviations in medical documentation?

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Which unit is commonly used to measure liquid volume in the metric system?

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What denotes the basic unit of weight in the metric system?

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Why are metric systems preferred in medical offices?

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Which of the following is NOT a unit of measurement mentioned in the metric system?

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What is the significance of prefixes in metric terminology?

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What is the metric measurement equivalent of 39.37 inches?

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Which of the following best describes the role of abbreviations in patient history?

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What does the term 'bovine' refer to?

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Which aspect of medical terminology is primarily described by 'qualitative prefixes'?

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What is the correct order for analyzing medical terms?

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Which systems of the body are primarily discussed in veterinary studies?

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What is indicated by locational prefixes in medical terminology?

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Which of the following is a key component in understanding medical terms?

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What do the basic building blocks of anatomy and physiology refer to?

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What can be said about medical suffixes in medical terminology?

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What does the term 'diagnosis' refer to in medical terminology?

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In analyzing a medical term, which part should be considered last?

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Which element in the term 'electroencephalography' indicates the process being described?

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Why is the term 'encephaloelectrography' considered less appropriate than 'electroencephalography'?

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What is the primary focus of the definition for 'electroencephalography'?

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When analyzing a term, which part does not contribute its own meaning?

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What is the significance of beginning the analysis of a medical term from the end?

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Which term emphasizes the recording aspect in its definition?

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Prefix

A word part placed at the beginning of a word.

Suffix

A word part placed at the end of a word.

Root

The core part of a word that gives it its basic meaning.

Combining form

A root plus a combining vowel used to create a complete word.

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Combining vowel

A vowel added to a root to connect it to a prefix or suffix.

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Diagnosis meaning

"complete knowledge process"

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DIA-

Prefix meaning 'complete'.

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GNOS/O-

Root/Combining form meaning 'knowledge'.

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Analyzing medical terms

Start at the end of the term and proceed through suffixes, prefixes, and roots.

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Medical Term Structure

Medical terms are composed of combining forms (prefixes, roots, suffixes).

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Diagnosis Definition

The process of complete knowledge, especially in medical context, through examination and testing.

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

The process of recording electrical activity in the brain.

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Combining Forms (Example: EEG)

Multiple combining forms can exist within a single medical term.

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Order of Analysis

Analyze medical terms in this order: suffix, prefix, root(s).

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Word Order Difference (English vs. Medical Terms)

Medical terms don't always follow the English adjective-noun pattern. Electrical activity in the brain (English) vs. Electricity of the Brain (Medical).

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-US to -I

This suffix change turns singular nouns ending in -US into plural forms. For example, 'radius' becomes 'radii'.

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-ALGIA

This suffix indicates 'pain' related to a specific body part or condition. For example, 'cephalalgia' is a headache.

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-OSIS

This suffix indicates 'condition of' or 'state of'. For example, 'psychosis' is a condition of abnormal mental state.

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-LEPSY

This suffix indicates 'seizure or attack'. For example, 'epilepsy' is a condition with seizures.

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Bovine

Relating to cows or cattle.

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Cardiac

Relating to the heart.

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Medical Suffixes

Word parts added to the end of a word, often indicating diagnosis, procedure, or adjective.

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Locational Prefixes

Word parts added to the beginning of a word, indicating where something is located.

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Qualitative Prefixes

Word parts added to the beginning of a word, describing the quality or stage of a condition.

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Organ Systems

Groups of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

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Positional and Directional Terms

Words used to describe the location and orientation of body parts.

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Why are abbreviations used in medicine?

Abbreviations simplify medical records and prescriptions, making communication more efficient and standardized.

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What is the primary function of metric abbreviations in medicine?

The metric system is used to express quantities of medications, sizes of injuries, and other medical measurements.

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What unit is the basis of metric weight?

The gram (g) is the foundational unit for measuring weight in the metric system.

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What unit is the basis of metric liquid volume?

The liter (L) is the fundamental unit for measuring liquid volume in the metric system.

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What is the importance of understanding prefixes in medical terminology?

Prefixes modify the meaning of medical terms, offering key insights into their definition and application.

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How do prefixes contribute to metric measurements?

Prefixes like 'milli-', 'centi-', and 'kilo-' denote specific increments within the gram and liter units.

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Give an example of a metric abbreviation.

mg represents milligrams, a unit of weight that is one thousandth of a gram (1/1000 g).

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Why is standardization crucial in medical abbreviations?

Standardization ensures clarity and reduces errors in communication, which is vital in medical settings.

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What is an affix?

An affix is a word part (prefix or suffix) that is added to a root word to modify its meaning.

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What is a root word?

The root word is the core part of a word that provides its basic meaning.

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Why are prefixes and suffixes important?

Prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of a word by adding extra information, making them crucial for understanding medical terms.

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What is 'cystocentesis'?

Cystocentesis means 'puncture of the urinary bladder' and is a medical procedure.

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Analyze a word from right to left

When breaking down a medical term, start with the suffix, then the prefix, and lastly the root word.

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What's the difference between English and medical word order?

English sentences usually put adjectives before nouns (electrical activity), but medical terms often reverse this, putting the noun first (electricity of the Brain).

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What is a combining vowel?

A combining vowel is a vowel, often 'o' or 'i,' added to a root word before a suffix to ease pronunciation and make the word flow better.

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What is a combining form?

A combining form is a root word with a combining vowel attached, making it ready to combine with other word parts.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Veterinary Terminology

  • Veterinary terminology is primarily medical terminology, but includes terms from zoology and animal husbandry.
  • Students will learn methods for defining medical terms in the field.
  • Study material will discuss specific types of terminology, including directional, locational, procedural, and medical shorthand.
  • Key components of medical terms include prefixes, roots, combining vowels, combining forms, suffixes, and affixes.
  • Students need to identify and define diagnostic, procedural, and adjectival suffixes, and quantitative, qualitative, and locational prefixes.
  • Medical terminology for body structures, medical specialties, and locational terms.
  • Medical shorthand abbreviations and general/specific veterinary terminology.
  • Successful completion of the course requires an overall average of 70% on the lesson quiz.

Introduction to Medical Terminology

  • Veterinary terms depend on the order of parts for specific meanings, including prefix, suffix, affix, or root.
  • Combining vowels/forms are also important.

Word Analysis

  • Word analysis involves breaking words into their component parts for meaning.
  • Medical terms can be analyzed in three steps:
    • Break the word into parts
    • Determine the meaning of each part
    • Combine the meanings of each part for the complete word meaning.
  • Components include prefixes, roots, combining vowels, combining forms, and suffixes.

Suffixes, Prefixes, Roots

  • Prefixes are units of meaning added to the start of a word.
  • Roots are the core/foundation of a word's meaning.
  • Combining vowels are most often "o" and are added after roots to smooth pronunciation.
  • Combining forms are the root plus the combining vowel.
  • Suffixes are units of meaning added to the end of a word, often indicating a condition, action, or relationship.
  • Affixes modify the root meaning.

Diagnostic Suffixes

  • Diagnostic suffixes describe abnormalities in the body.
  • Some include "-ALGIA," (pain), "-DYNIA," (pain), "-EMIA," (blood condition), "-IA," (condition/disease), "-ITIS," (inflammation), "-LEPSY," (seizure), "-MALACIA," (softening).

Procedural Suffixes

  • Procedural suffixes indicate procedures.
  • "-CENTESIS" (puncture and aspiration), "-ECTOMY" (surgical removal).
  • "-GENIC" (producing), "-GRAPHY" (process of recording), "-LYSIS" (separation).
  • "-OPSY" (view/vision), "-PLASTY" (surgical repair/replacement).

Adjectival Suffixes

  • Adjectival suffixes typically denote a characteristic of something.
  • Examples include "-AC," "-AL," "-AR," "-ARY," "-ELLA," "-IATRIC," "-IC," "-ICAL."

Quantitative and Qualitative Prefixes

  • Quantitative prefixes denote quantity. Examples include: "A-," "AN-," (non), "ANA- (up or apart), "ANTI-"(against), "AUTO-,"(self), "BI-"(two), etc
  • Qualitative prefixes add detail or quality. Some examples include: "A-," "AN-," (non), "ANA- (up or apart), "ANTI-"(against), "AUTO-,"(self), "BI-"(two), etc

Locational Prefixes

  • Locational prefixes describe locations or directions in the body.
  • Examples include "AB-," "AD-," "ANTE-," "DIA-," "DIS-," "EC- (ecto-), "ENDO-."

Planes of the Body

  • Anatomical planes divide the body into sections for better understanding.
    • The Dorsal plane divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts.
    • The Sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves
    • The transverse plane divides the body into cranial and caudal parts.

Anatomical Roots

  • Roots are parts that denote particular body structures (eg. aden/o for gland)

Terms Relating to Tissues, Organs, and Systems

  • Multiple terms are used to specify anatomy in the veterinary field.

Roots of Medical Specialties

  • Medical specialties use the names of body systems in their names (eg. cardio/o for heart)

Veterinary Procedure Terminology

  • Medical abbreviations and acronyms are used, as well as surgical terms.

Reproductive and Genetic Terminology

  • Terms related to reproduction and offspring are used in veterinary practice.

Medical Shorthand

  • Medical abbreviations are a quick and concise way to record findings and prescriptions

Metric Abbreviations

  • Standard units of measurement are used in veterinary medicine. (eg. ml, cm, kg)

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