Terminologia Medical: Root Words, Suffixes, Prefixes, e Abbreviations
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Terminologia Medical: Root Words, Suffixes, Prefixes, e Abbreviations

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What does the suffix '-itis' typically indicate in a medical term?

  • inflammation or infection (correct)
  • a surgical procedure
  • a congenital condition
  • a tumor or swelling
  • What is the root word 'cardi-' related to in a medical term?

  • the brain
  • the heart (correct)
  • the lungs
  • the liver
  • What is the prefix 'endo-' related to in a medical term?

  • outside or external
  • above or superior
  • inside or internal (correct)
  • below or inferior
  • What is the abbreviation 'MD' typically used to represent?

    <p>Medical Doctor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of the structure and function of the body?

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

    Quale est le significato del prefixo 'hemi-' in un contesto de terminologia medical?

    <p>relativo a un lato del corpore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quale est le significato del suffisso '-pnea' in un contesto de terminologia medical?

    <p>relativo al respirar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quale specialitate medical se foca in le tractamento de maladias del systema nervose central?

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

    Quale abbreviation medical est utilisate per representar 'doctors de medicina'?

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

    Quale parte del corpore es describe per le termino 'cranio'?

    <p>ossa del cranio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual es le function de un prefixo in un termino medical?

    <p>Modificar le significato del radice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quale specialitate medical se foca in le tractamento de maladias del systema circulatori?

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

    Quale es le significato del suffisso '-algia' in un contesto de terminologia medical?

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

    Qual es le function del radice 'neur-' in un termino medical?

    <p>Relatar al systema nervose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quale es le abbreviation medical pro 'medical doctor'?

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

    Quale radice medical es relate al corde?

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

    Quale specialitate medical se foca in le tractamento de maladias del systema digestive?

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

    Quale abbreviation medical es utilisate per representar 'doctors de medicina interna'?

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

    Quale prefixo medical indica 'around' o 'circa'?

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

    Quale radice medical es relate al nervos?

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

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

    <p>To modify or specify the meaning of the root word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of the structure, function, and diseases of the skin?

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

    What is the meaning of the root word 'osteo-' in a medical term?

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

    What is the abbreviation 'ICU' typically used to represent?

    <p>Intensive Care Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys?

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

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology Basics

    • Medical root words: words that form the core of medical terms, carrying the primary meaning
    • Medical root words: often derived from Greek or Latin words, used to build medical terminology

    Suffixes in Medical Terminology

    • Suffixes: word endings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of suffixes: -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -oma (tumor)
    • Suffixes: often indicate a condition, procedure, or body part

    Prefixes in Medical Terminology

    • Prefixes: word beginnings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of prefixes: anti- (against), hypo- (under), meta- (beyond)
    • Prefixes: often indicate a direction, location, or extent

    Medical Abbreviations

    • Medical abbreviations: shortened forms of medical terms
    • Examples of medical abbreviations: Dr. (Doctor), Rx (prescription), BP (blood pressure)
    • Medical abbreviations: used to simplify documentation and communication

    Communication in Medical Terminology

    • Effective communication: crucial in medical professionals' communication
    • Medical terms: used to convey specific information, facilitate understanding
    • Medical terminology: enables accurate and precise communication among healthcare professionals

    Medical Specialties

    • Medical specialties: areas of medical practice focused on specific aspects of health
    • Examples of medical specialties: cardiology (heart), neurology (brain and nervous system), oncology (cancer)

    Anatomical Terminology

    • Anatomical terminology: used to describe body parts and functions
    • Examples of anatomical terms: anterior (front), posterior (back), distal (farthest from the body)
    • Anatomical terminology: essential for accurate descriptions and diagnoses

    Medical Terminology Basics

    • Medical root words: words that form the core of medical terms, carrying the primary meaning
    • Medical root words: often derived from Greek or Latin words, used to build medical terminology

    Suffixes in Medical Terminology

    • Suffixes: word endings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of suffixes: -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -oma (tumor)
    • Suffixes: often indicate a condition, procedure, or body part

    Prefixes in Medical Terminology

    • Prefixes: word beginnings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of prefixes: anti- (against), hypo- (under), meta- (beyond)
    • Prefixes: often indicate a direction, location, or extent

    Medical Abbreviations

    • Medical abbreviations: shortened forms of medical terms
    • Examples of medical abbreviations: Dr. (Doctor), Rx (prescription), BP (blood pressure)
    • Medical abbreviations: used to simplify documentation and communication

    Communication in Medical Terminology

    • Effective communication: crucial in medical professionals' communication
    • Medical terms: used to convey specific information, facilitate understanding
    • Medical terminology: enables accurate and precise communication among healthcare professionals

    Medical Specialties

    • Medical specialties: areas of medical practice focused on specific aspects of health
    • Examples of medical specialties: cardiology (heart), neurology (brain and nervous system), oncology (cancer)

    Anatomical Terminology

    • Anatomical terminology: used to describe body parts and functions
    • Examples of anatomical terms: anterior (front), posterior (back), distal (farthest from the body)
    • Anatomical terminology: essential for accurate descriptions and diagnoses

    Medical Terminology Basics

    • Medical root words: words that form the core of medical terms, carrying the primary meaning
    • Medical root words: often derived from Greek or Latin words, used to build medical terminology

    Suffixes in Medical Terminology

    • Suffixes: word endings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of suffixes: -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -oma (tumor)
    • Suffixes: often indicate a condition, procedure, or body part

    Prefixes in Medical Terminology

    • Prefixes: word beginnings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of prefixes: anti- (against), hypo- (under), meta- (beyond)
    • Prefixes: often indicate a direction, location, or extent

    Medical Abbreviations

    • Medical abbreviations: shortened forms of medical terms
    • Examples of medical abbreviations: Dr. (Doctor), Rx (prescription), BP (blood pressure)
    • Medical abbreviations: used to simplify documentation and communication

    Communication in Medical Terminology

    • Effective communication: crucial in medical professionals' communication
    • Medical terms: used to convey specific information, facilitate understanding
    • Medical terminology: enables accurate and precise communication among healthcare professionals

    Medical Specialties

    • Medical specialties: areas of medical practice focused on specific aspects of health
    • Examples of medical specialties: cardiology (heart), neurology (brain and nervous system), oncology (cancer)

    Anatomical Terminology

    • Anatomical terminology: used to describe body parts and functions
    • Examples of anatomical terms: anterior (front), posterior (back), distal (farthest from the body)
    • Anatomical terminology: essential for accurate descriptions and diagnoses

    Medical Terminology Basics

    • Medical root words: words that form the core of medical terms, carrying the primary meaning
    • Medical root words: often derived from Greek or Latin words, used to build medical terminology

    Suffixes in Medical Terminology

    • Suffixes: word endings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of suffixes: -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -oma (tumor)
    • Suffixes: often indicate a condition, procedure, or body part

    Prefixes in Medical Terminology

    • Prefixes: word beginnings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of prefixes: anti- (against), hypo- (under), meta- (beyond)
    • Prefixes: often indicate a direction, location, or extent

    Medical Abbreviations

    • Medical abbreviations: shortened forms of medical terms
    • Examples of medical abbreviations: Dr. (Doctor), Rx (prescription), BP (blood pressure)
    • Medical abbreviations: used to simplify documentation and communication

    Communication in Medical Terminology

    • Effective communication: crucial in medical professionals' communication
    • Medical terms: used to convey specific information, facilitate understanding
    • Medical terminology: enables accurate and precise communication among healthcare professionals

    Medical Specialties

    • Medical specialties: areas of medical practice focused on specific aspects of health
    • Examples of medical specialties: cardiology (heart), neurology (brain and nervous system), oncology (cancer)

    Anatomical Terminology

    • Anatomical terminology: used to describe body parts and functions
    • Examples of anatomical terms: anterior (front), posterior (back), distal (farthest from the body)
    • Anatomical terminology: essential for accurate descriptions and diagnoses

    Medical Terminology Basics

    • Medical root words: words that form the core of medical terms, carrying the primary meaning
    • Medical root words: often derived from Greek or Latin words, used to build medical terminology

    Suffixes in Medical Terminology

    • Suffixes: word endings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of suffixes: -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -oma (tumor)
    • Suffixes: often indicate a condition, procedure, or body part

    Prefixes in Medical Terminology

    • Prefixes: word beginnings that modify the meaning of a medical term
    • Examples of prefixes: anti- (against), hypo- (under), meta- (beyond)
    • Prefixes: often indicate a direction, location, or extent

    Medical Abbreviations

    • Medical abbreviations: shortened forms of medical terms
    • Examples of medical abbreviations: Dr. (Doctor), Rx (prescription), BP (blood pressure)
    • Medical abbreviations: used to simplify documentation and communication

    Communication in Medical Terminology

    • Effective communication: crucial in medical professionals' communication
    • Medical terms: used to convey specific information, facilitate understanding
    • Medical terminology: enables accurate and precise communication among healthcare professionals

    Medical Specialties

    • Medical specialties: areas of medical practice focused on specific aspects of health
    • Examples of medical specialties: cardiology (heart), neurology (brain and nervous system), oncology (cancer)

    Anatomical Terminology

    • Anatomical terminology: used to describe body parts and functions
    • Examples of anatomical terms: anterior (front), posterior (back), distal (farthest from the body)
    • Anatomical terminology: essential for accurate descriptions and diagnoses

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