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1
Q

Most medical terms are derived from _____ and _____ due to the precision of the word

A

Greek
Latin

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Where do medical terms not derived from Greek and Latin derived from?

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Developed from the individual that identified the disease/procedure (E.x. Huntington’s)

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3
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Medical terms are developed with the use of a ____ ____ attached to a ______ or ______

A

Word root
Suffix
Prefix

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Define:
Root

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The main part of the word

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What is the root indicated by?

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Indicated with the use of (i/o)
(Either the i or o is used to connect the word to the suffix)

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6
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Give the meaning for the root:

Cardi/o

A

Heart

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7
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Give the meaning for the root:

Cerebr/o

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Brain, cerebrum

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8
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Give the meaning for the root:

Col/o, colon/o

A

Colon (section of large intestine)

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9
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Give the meaning for the root:

Crani/o

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Cranium, skull

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10
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Give the meaning for the root:

Dermat/o

A

Skin

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11
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Give the meaning for the root:

Disk/o

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Disk (as in disk of spine)

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12
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Give the meaning for the root:

Gastr/o

A

Stomach

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13
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Give the meaning for the root:

Nephr/o, ren/o

A

Kidney

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14
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Give the meaning for the root:

Oste/o

A

Bone

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15
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Give the meaning for the root:

Pulmon/o

A

Lung

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16
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Define and explain:
Prefixes

A

Comes before the root word
Used to indicate location, time, number, or status of the root

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17
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

Pre-

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Before

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18
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

Post-

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After, behind

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19
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

Peri-

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Around, surrounding

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20
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

Intra-

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Within

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21
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

Inter-

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Between

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22
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

Sub-, infra-

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Below, beneath

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23
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

Supra-, super-

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Above

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24
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

A-, an-

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Without, not

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25
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

Poly-

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Many, much

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26
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Give the meaning for the prefix:

Dys-

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Painful, difficult, abnormal

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27
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Define and explain:
Suffixes

A

Comes after the root word
Used to indicate the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease

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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-ac, -al, -ary, -ic, -ous

A

Pertaining to

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29
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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-algia

A

Pain

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30
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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-ectomy

A

Excision, surgical removal

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31
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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-gram

A

Record, recording

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32
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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-ism, -ia

A

Condition of

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33
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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-itis

A

Inflammation

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34
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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-ium

A

Tissue, structure

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35
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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-logy

A

Study of

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36
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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-oma

A

Tumor

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37
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Give the meaning for the suffix:

-tomy

A

Incision

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38
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What are the rules when putting prefixes, roots, and suffixes together?

A
  1. Decide whether or not to include the combining vowel (i/o/e) to the end of the root word:

If suffix begins with consonant, include the combining vowel (E.x. Nephrology)

If suffix begins with vowel, do not include (E.x. Arthritis)

  1. Use the combining vowel is two combining forms (i/o/e) are being combined (E.x. Myocardial, Osteoarthritis)

Remember: Use the combining vowel even if the second combining form already begins with a vowel

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39
Q

List and give an example of the plural ending for the singular ending:

a

A

ae (E.x. Vertebra –> Vertebrae)

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40
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List and give an example of the plural ending for the singular ending:

en

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ina (E.x. Lumen –> Lumina)

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41
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List and give an example of the plural ending for the singular ending:

ex, ix, yx

A

ices (E.x. Index –> Indices)

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42
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List and give an example of the plural ending for the singular ending:

is

A

es (E.x. Ankylosis –> Ankyloses)

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43
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List and give an example of the plural ending for the singular ending:

on

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a (E.x. Phenomenon –> Phenomena)

44
Q

List and give an example of the plural ending for the singular ending:

um

A

a (E.x. Diverticulum –> Diverticula)

45
Q

List and give an example of the plural ending for the singular ending:

us

A

i (E.x. Nucleus –> Nuclei)

46
Q

List and give an example of the plural ending for the singular ending:

x, nx

A

ges, nges (E.x. Phalanx –> Phalanges)

47
Q

What can we determine by looking at the root word, prefix, and suffix?

A

Part of the body we are interested in
The location/time that is important
What is occurring to the part

48
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Give the meaning and state an example of these other important prefixes:

pseudo-

A

False (E.x. Pseudomalignancy)

49
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these other important prefixes:

neo-

A

New (E.x. Neonate)

50
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these other important prefixes:

re-

A

Again, backward (E.x. Reactivate)

51
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these other important prefixes:

brady-

A

Slow (E.x. Bradycardia)

52
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these other important prefixes:

tachy-

A

Rapid, fast (E.x. Tachycardia)

53
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to condition/disease:

-ism, -ia, -y

A

Condition of (E.x. Albinism)

54
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to condition/disease:

-algia

A

Pain (E.x. Myalgia)

55
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to condition/disease:

-emia

A

Blood (condition of) (E.x. Hypoxemia)

56
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to condition/disease:

-itis

A

Inflammation (E.x. Gastritis)

57
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to condition/disease:

-megaly

A

Enlargement (E.x. Cardiomegaly)

58
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to condition/disease:

-oma

A

Tumor (E.x. Osteoma)

59
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to condition/disease:

-osis

A

Abnormal condition (E.x. Diverticulosis)

60
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to condition/disease:

-pathy

A

Disease (E.x. Craniopathy)

61
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to condition/disease:

-rrhea

A

Flow, discharge (E.x. Diarrhea)

62
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-centesis

A

Puncture to aspirate (E.x. Amniocentesis)

63
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-ectomy

A

Excision, surgical removal (E.x. Appendectomy)

64
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-plasty

A

Surgical repair, reconstruction (E.x. Abdominoplasty)

65
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-rrhaphy

A

Suture (E.x. Cystorrhaphy)

66
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-stomy

A

Surgical opening (E.x. Colostomy)

67
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-tomy

A

Incision (E.x. Gastrotomy)

68
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important other suffixes:

-ic, -ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -ous

A

Pertaining to (E.x. Cardiac, cranial, articular, pulmonary, edematous)

69
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-genic, -genesis

A

Originating, producing (E.x. Osteogenesis)

70
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-gram

A

Record, recording (E.x. Cystogram)

71
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-graphy

A

Process of recording (E.x. Radiography)

72
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-ium

A

Tissue, structure (E.x. Myocardium)

73
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-logist, -ist

A

One who specializes in (E.x. Dermatologist)

74
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-ology

A

Study of (E.x. Dermatology)

75
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-meter

A

Instrument for measuring (E.x. Thermometer)

76
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-oid

A

Resembling (E.x. Lymphoid)

77
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-ole

A

Small (E.x. Arteriole)

78
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-scope

A

Instrument for examination (E.x. Microscope)

79
Q

Give the meaning and state an example of these important suffixes related to surgery:

-scopy

A

Process of examining, examination (E.x. Endoscopy)

80
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following diagnosis/treatment:

pt

A

Patient

81
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following diagnosis/treatment:

H&P

A

History and physical (examination)

82
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following diagnosis/treatment:

Hx

A

History

83
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following diagnosis/treatment:

Sx

A

Symptom

84
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following diagnosis/treatment:

Dx

A

Diagnosis

85
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following diagnosis/treatment:

Px

A

Prognosis

86
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following diagnosis/treatment:

Tx, Tr

A

Treatment

87
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following diagnosis/treatment:

Rx

A

Prescription

88
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

MD

A

Doctor of Medicine

89
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

DC

A

Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine

90
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

DDS

A

Doctor of Dental Surgery

91
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

OP

A

Doctor of Optometry

92
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

OB/GYN

A

Obstetrics/Gynecology

93
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

ENT

A

Ears, Nose, Throat

94
Q

Peds

A

Pediatrics

95
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

PA

A

Physician’s Assistant

96
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

ICU

A

Intensive Care Unit

97
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

ER, ED

A

Emergency Room, Emergency Department

98
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

PT

A

Physical Therapy

99
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

CAM

A

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

100
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following unit of measurement:

m, cm, mm

A

Meter
Centimeter
Millimeter

101
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

L, mL

A

Liter
Milliliter

102
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

g, gm, mg, kg

A

Gram
Milligram
Kilogram

103
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

cc

A

Cubic Centimeter

104
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

oz

A

Ounce

105
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

C

A

Celsius, centigrade (temperature)

106
Q

State the meaning for the abbreviation of the following practice area/specialist:

F

A

Fahrenheit (temperature)

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