Medical Terminology Lecture 2 PDF

Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Medical Terminology 2 Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamed Elkannishy Professor of Biochemistry Dr. Ahmed Hazem Elnagdy Lecture of Microbiology Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology Horus University...

Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Medical Terminology 2 Prof. Dr. Sherif Mohamed Elkannishy Professor of Biochemistry Dr. Ahmed Hazem Elnagdy Lecture of Microbiology Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology Horus University - Egypt ------------------- ‫كلية تكنولوجيا العلوم الصحية التطبيقية‬ ‫مصر‬-‫جامعة حورس‬ 2024-2025  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Synonym: a word having the same or almost the same meaning as another word Word Synonym Inadequate Deficient/ lacking/ weak/ incomplete Decrease Diminish/ decline/ low Increase Raised/ enhanced/ high Chapter 1 Questions: Prefix is defined as ………………………………………… Root is defined as …………………………………………. Suffix is defined as ………………………………………… Combining form is defined as …………………………….. Wrtie down the opposite word of the following: Hypo,………………………. Increased,…………………… Name the 3 parts of the medical word? Define the following suffixes: - Itis………… - Logy………  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Chapter 1 Answers: Prefix is defined as a short word part added before a root to modify its meaning Root is defined as the fundamental unit of each medical word It is the part to which modifying prefixes and suffixes are added. Suffix is defined as a short word part added at the end of a root to modify its meaning Combining form is defined as the combination of the root and the combining vowel Wrtie down the opposite word of the following: Hypo, hyper Increased,increased Name the 3 parts of the medical word? Define the following suffixes: - Itis= inflammation - Logy= study of  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Silent Letters and Unusual Pronunciations A silent letter or unusual pronunciation can be a problem, especially if it appears at the start of a word. Unlike other word with usual pronunciation as Apnea, means cessation of breathing Some examples: 1) Abscess, a collection of pus in any part of the body. 2) Pneumonia: is an inflammation of lungs due to infection of alveoli in one or both lungs, causing symptoms such as cough and fever. 3) Nephroptosis, means dropping of the kidney.  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) 4) Pseudopodia: Pseudo=False/ Podia=arm-like A temporary arm-like projection of a eukaryotic cell membrane that is emerged in the direction of movement. 5) Rheumatic: Pertaining to rheumatism, a disorder of muscles and joints (Rheumatic disease/ Rheumatic fever)  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Table (1): Silent Letters and Unusual Pronunciations:  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Suffixes beginning With rh When a suffix beginning with (rh), added to a root, the (r) is doubled - Hemorrhage (a bursting forth of blood) = hem/o (blood) + -rhage (bursting forth) Noun & Adjective When a word ending in (x), the (x) is changed to (g or c). - Pharynx: becomes pharyngeal, to mean “pertaining to the throat” - Coccyx (the terminal portion of the vertebral column): becomes coccygeal, to mean “pertaining to the coccyx”  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Thorax (chest): becomes thoracic to mean “pertaining to the chest.” Noun Adjective Example of use Myocardium Myocardial Myocardial disease Endometrium Endometrial Endometrial biopsy Rectum Rectal Rectal polyps Larynx Laryngeal Laryngeal disease (voice box)  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) liver Hepatic Hepatic artery Spleen Splenic Splenic vein/ artery skin Dermal Dermal scar  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Common Prefixes in medical terms Allogene: Different gene, or genetically different. Allograft: The transplant of an organ, tissue, or cells from one individual to another individual of the same species but different genetic (who is not an identical twin)  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) Allomorphism: Different in form without a change in chemical composition. (as crystalline). Anisocytosis: Red blood cells that are of different sizes (unequal size). Red blood cells of unequal sizes may be a sign of anemia Anisochromia: A variation in the colour of the red blood cells (RBCs) indicating a variation in the hemoglobin content from one red blood cell to another. Indicating severe forms of anemia. Isochromia: …………………………………………………………………….. Isograft:  Medical Terminology (FAC-102) A graft between two genetically identical individuals Contrindicated: Against indications. A specific situation in which a medicine, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the person Disarticulation: Is the separation of two bones at their joint.